Adding a whole-house humidifier can help improve wintertime ailments in Alliance like scratchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it operates with your heating system, you don’t need to drag a portable humidifier around your home, splashing water as you go.

Because 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 Jack's Heating, Cooling, Stoves & Fireplaces. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the kind of humidifier you select and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular type because they’re the most reasonably priced. They typically run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your residence with a padded spinning wheel, which moves up and disperses water.

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

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to move moisture around your residence. Depending on how frequently you turn on the humidifier, you’ll have to replace the pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water than a drum humidifier, but the chance of mold is reduced because the water empties once the humidification cycle is done. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to replace the pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

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

As they can work without your furnace being on, they may consume a bit more energy than drum and flow-through types. However, the compromise is that they typically don’t have mold issues.

Make Cold Weather More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Jack's Heating, Cooling, Stoves & Fireplaces

Although a whole-house humidifier is pricier than a portable model, it provides many benefits a single-room model can’t. Some of those advantages involve:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Developing an improved environment for household members with respiratory conditions, including asthma
  • Alleviating common winter complaints, including rough skin or peeling lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your home? Our Jack's Heating, Cooling, Stoves & Fireplaces specialists can help you find the ideal whole-house humidifier for your home. Reach us at 308-762-1613 now to begin the process.