Adding a whole-house humidifier can help decrease wintertime ailments in Mechanicsburg such as flaky skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Because it works with your heating system, there’s no need to drag a portable humidifier around your home, splashing water as you go.

Because this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like H & H Service Company. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the kind of humidifier you select and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your needs, let’s review the different models and their estimated fee.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed model because they’re the most reasonably priced. They typically cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your home by using a padded moving wheel, which moves up and dissolves water.

They’re available as bypass, which operates when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which works on its own. However, the lower price tag also is accompanied by a greater need for service to avoid 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 need to replace the pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name implies, flow-through humidifiers send water through an evaporator pad to produce humidity. They run between $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

They consume more water than a drum humidifier, but the chance of mold is lower as the liquid drains once the humidification cycle is finished. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required 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 extra work, since it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you are looking for, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Since they can work without your furnace being on, they might need somewhat more electricity than drum and flow-through models. However, the compromise is that they usually don’t have mold troubles.

Make Winter Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from H & H Service Company

Although a whole-house humidifier costs more than a portable model, it gives many advantages a single-room model can’t. A couple of those benefits involve:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Developing a healthier environment for family members who suffer from respiratory ailments, like asthma
  • Alleviating usual cold-weather complaints, including scratchy skin or peeling lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfy heating season while indoors? Our H & H Service Company pros can help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Contact us at 717-220-4502 today to begin the process.