Adding a whole-house humidifier can help improve cold-weather ailments in Norton such as scratchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Because it operates with your heating system, you don’t need to drag a portable humidifier across your home, splashing water as you go.

Since this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like HCE Systems. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the type of humidifier you select and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your needs, let’s review the different kinds and their estimated price.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed model because they’re the most economical. They usually run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your home by using a padded moving wheel, which moves up and evaporates water.

You can select from bypass, which operates when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which works on its own. However, the decreased price tag also is accompanied by an increased need for service to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to send moisture across your home. Depending on how frequently you turn on the humidifier, you’ll need to put in a new pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water as opposed to a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is lower because the water drains once the humidification cycle is finished. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to put in a new pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the most efficient and calls for the smallest amount of extra work, since it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you need, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

Since they can run without your furnace being on, they might consume slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through models. However, the benefit is that they usually don’t experience mold growth.

Make Winter Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from HCE Systems

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Creating a healthier environment for household members who have respiratory ailments, like asthma
  • Reducing frequent winter complaints, such as scratchy skin or peeling lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our HCE Systems professionals can help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Reach us at 276-302-0076 right away to start the process.