Installing a whole-house humidifier can help improve cold-weather problems in Swanton including scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it works with your heating system, there’s no need to carry a portable humidifier across your home, spilling water as you go.

As this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Northwest Services. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the kind of humidifier you want and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your home, let’s go over the different types and their estimated fee.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed type because they’re the most affordable. They often run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your home with a padded spinning wheel, which raises and disperses water.

You can select from bypass, which runs when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which works on its own. However, the decreased price tag also includes an increased need for upkeep to stop mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to send moisture across your home. Depending on how regularly you turn on the humidifier, you’ll have to replace the pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name says, flow-through humidifiers flow water through an evaporator pad to make humidity. They cost $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

They consume more water as opposed to a drum style, but the chance of mold is reduced since the water empties once the humidification cycle is finished. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to install a new pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the most efficient and requires the least amount of maintenance, because it doesn’t have to have standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you want, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

Since they can operate independently of your furnace, they might require a bit more utilities than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they typically don’t experience mold growth.

Make Cold Weather More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Northwest Services

Although a whole-house humidifier is pricier than a portable model, it provides many benefits a single-room model can’t. A couple of those benefits include:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Making an improved space for family members who suffer from respiratory conditions, like asthma
  • Decreasing usual wintertime complaints, like dry skin or chapped lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while indoors? Our Northwest Services pros can help you choose the ideal whole-house humidifier for your needs. Contact us at 419-548-5017 today to get started.