Adding a whole-house humidifier can help decrease cold-weather ailments in Monroe including flaky skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. As it works with your heating system, there’s no need to carry a portable humidifier from room to room, spilling 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 Lanz Furnace and Fireplace. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the model of humidifier you choose and how long we need to install it.
To help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your home, let’s discuss the different types and their estimated price.
Drum Whole-House Humidifier
Drum humidifiers are the most popular type because they’re the most affordable. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your home with a padded moving wheel, which moves up and disperses water.
They’re available as bypass, which works when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which works by itself. However, the lower price tag also includes an increased need for upkeep to prevent mold.
A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to send moisture throughout your house. Depending on how often you use the humidifier, you’ll want to put in a new pad at least yearly.
Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier
As the name implies, flow-through humidifiers move water through an evaporator pad to create humidity. They cost $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.
They need more water when compared to a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is lower because the liquid empties once the humidification cycle is finished. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to put in a new pad at least once a year.
Steam Whole-House Humidifier
A steam humidifier is regarded as the greatest efficiency and calls for the smallest amount of service, as it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you are looking for, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.
Because they can operate without your furnace being on, they could require somewhat more electricity than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the trade-off is that they typically don’t involve mold issues.
Make Winter Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Lanz Furnace and Fireplace
Although a whole-house humidifier costs more than a portable model, it offers many perks a single-room model can’t. Some of those perks involve:
- Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
- Creating a healthier space for family members who have respiratory conditions, like asthma
- Decreasing frequent winter complaints, like scratchy skin or peeling lips
- Lowering static electricity
Looking to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your home? Our Lanz Furnace and Fireplace specialists can help you choose the right whole-house humidifier for your needs. Contact us at 608-291-3606 today to begin the process.