Adding a whole-house humidifier can help lessen cold-weather ailments in Dresden such as scratchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Because it works with your heating system, you don’t need to drag 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 schedule professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like McFadden Heating & Cooling. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the type of humidifier you choose and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your needs, let’s go over the different kinds and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular kind because they’re the most economical. They usually are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your house with a padded rotated wheel, which raises and disperses water.

You can choose from bypass, which runs when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which operates on its own. However, the decreased price tag also includes a higher need for upkeep to stop 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 have to put in a new pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water as opposed to a drum style, but the potential for mold is decreased because the liquid drains once the humidification cycle is complete. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to install a new pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the greatest efficiency and requires a minimal amount of maintenance, as it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you need, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

As they can run independently of your furnace, they may require somewhat more utilities than drum and flow-through types. However, the trade-off is that they typically don’t have mold growth.

Make Winter More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from McFadden Heating & Cooling

Although a whole-house humidifier is more expensive than a portable model, it provides many perks a single-room model can’t. Some of those pluses entail:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Developing a healthier environment for family members who suffer from respiratory ailments, such as asthma
  • Decreasing usual winter complaints, like rough skin or chapped lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our McFadden Heating & Cooling pros can help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at 1-866-781-0111 today to begin the process.