Adding a whole-house humidifier can help decrease cold-weather problems in Monroe including itchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it operates with your heating system, there’s no need to lug a portable humidifier from room to room, splashing water as you go.

As this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Lanz Furnace and Fireplace. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the model of humidifier you select and how long we require to install it.

To help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your house, let’s discuss the different types and their estimated fee.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested kind as they’re the most affordable. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your residence with a padded moving wheel, which moves up and dissolves water.

They’re available as bypass, which runs when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which operates independently. However, the smaller price tag also includes a greater need for upkeep to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to move moisture around your residence. Depending on how often you turn on the humidifier, you’ll want to put in a new pad at least annually.

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 from HomeAdvisor.

They need more water when compared to a drum humidifier, but the chance of mold is lower since the water flows away once the humidification cycle is finished. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to replace the pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the greatest efficiency and needs the least amount of maintenance, because it doesn’t require a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you are looking for, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

Since they can operate without your furnace being on, they could consume slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through types. However, the compromise is that they typically don’t involve mold issues.

Make Cold Weather More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Lanz Furnace and Fireplace

Although a whole-house humidifier costs more than a portable model, it offers many pluses a single-room model can’t. A few of those perks include:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing an improved climate for family members with respiratory conditions, such as asthma
  • Alleviating frequent winter complaints, like scratchy skin or flaking lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Want to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our Lanz Furnace and Fireplace specialists can help you choose the ideal whole-house humidifier for your needs. Give us a call at 608-291-3606 today to start the process.