Installing a whole-house humidifier can help decrease cold-weather issues in Tannersville such as scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Because it runs with your heating system, there’s no need to lug a portable humidifier around your home, sloshing water as you go.

As this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Speed Air. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the model of humidifier you want and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your home, let’s review the different types and their estimated price.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular type as they’re the most reasonably priced. They usually cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your home with a padded moving wheel, which lifts and evaporates water.

You can choose from bypass, which operates when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which operates on its own. However, the lower price tag also is accompanied by a higher need for upkeep to stop mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to send moisture across your residence. Depending on how frequently you use the humidifier, you’ll want to put in a new pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name says, flow-through humidifiers flow water through an evaporator pad to create humidity. They run between $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

They use more water than a drum style, but the potential for mold is decreased as the moisture flows away once the humidification cycle is done. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to replace the pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the best efficiency and needs the smallest amount of maintenance, since it doesn’t have to have a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you want, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Because they can run without your furnace being on, they could require somewhat more energy than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t have mold issues.

Make Winter More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Speed Air

Although a whole-house humidifier is pricier than a portable model, it offers many advantages a single-room model can’t. A few of those advantages involve:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing a better space for family members with respiratory conditions, including asthma
  • Reducing frequent wintertime complaints, like dry skin or chapped lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while indoors? Our Speed Air professionals can help you find the ideal whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at 800-941-0247 now to get started.