Installing a whole-house humidifier can help decrease winter ailments in Norton including flaky skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it operates with your heating system, there’s no need to drag a portable humidifier around your home, sloshing water as you go.

As this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like HCE Systems. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the model of humidifier you choose and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested kind since they’re the most affordable. They often run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They humidify your residence with a padded spinning wheel, which raises and evaporates water.

You can select from bypass, which operates when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which operates by itself. However, the smaller price tag also is accompanied by a greater need for maintenance to avoid mold.

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

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water as opposed to a drum style, but the potential for mold is lower since the water flows away once the humidification cycle is finished. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to replace the pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the greatest efficiency and needs the smallest amount of service, because it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you are looking for, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

As they can operate without your furnace being on, they could need slightly more energy than drum and flow-through types. However, the trade-off is that they typically don’t have mold issues.

Make Cold Weather More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from HCE Systems

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Creating an improved environment for household members who suffer from respiratory problems, including asthma
  • Reducing frequent cold-weather complaints, such as rough skin or flaking lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your home? Our HCE Systems specialists can help you choose the ideal whole-house humidifier for your budget. Reach us at 276-302-0076 now to start the process.