Adding a whole-house humidifier can help decrease wintertime ailments in Wyandotte such as itchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it works with your heating system, you don’t need to lug a portable humidifier around your home, spilling water as you go.
Because this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the kind of humidifier you choose and how long we require to install it.
To help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your house, let’s review the different models and their estimated costs.
Drum Whole-House Humidifier
Drum humidifiers are the most requested kind as they’re the most reasonably priced. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your home by using a padded spinning wheel, which lifts and dissolves water.
You can choose from bypass, which operates when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which runs on its own. However, the decreased price tag also is accompanied by a higher need for service to prevent mold.
A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to move moisture across your home. Depending on how frequently you use the humidifier, you’ll have to replace the pad at least annually.
Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier
As the name implies, flow-through humidifiers move water through an evaporator pad to create humidity. They run between $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.
They need more water than a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is lower because the moisture drains once the humidification cycle is complete. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to put in a new pad at least every year.
Steam Whole-House Humidifier
A steam humidifier is known as the greatest efficiency and calls for the least amount of maintenance, as it doesn’t have to have standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you need, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.
As they can work independently of your furnace, they could require a bit more energy than drum and flow-through models. However, the benefit is that they ordinarily don’t have mold issues.
Make Wintertime More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning
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 advantages include:
- Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
- Creating a better climate for family members who have respiratory ailments, like asthma
- Reducing common winter complaints, such as dry skin or cracked lips
- Reducing static electricity
Ready to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your home? Our Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning specialists can help you find the right whole-house humidifier for your budget. Reach us at 734-284-1224 today to start the process.
