Adding a whole-house humidifier can help decrease wintertime ailments in Cache Valley like flaky skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it works with your heating system, you don’t need to drag a portable humidifier from room to room, spilling water as you go.

Because 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 Western Mechanical, Inc.. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the kind 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 discuss the different kinds and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed type since they’re the most reasonably priced. They typically cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your residence through a padded moving wheel, which lifts and disperses water.

They’re available as bypass, which works when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which runs independently. However, the decreased price tag also is accompanied by a greater need for maintenance to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to send moisture throughout your home. Depending on how regularly you turn on the humidifier, you’ll have to change this pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name suggests, flow-through humidifiers flow water through an evaporator pad to create humidity. They are around $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

They consume more water when compared to a drum model, but the likelihood of mold is lower because the water drains once the humidification cycle is done. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to install a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is regarded as the greatest efficiency and requires the smallest amount of maintenance, because it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you want, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can work without your furnace being on, they might require a bit more energy than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the benefit is that they ordinarily don’t experience mold issues.

Make Wintertime More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Western Mechanical, Inc.

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing a healthier space for family members who suffer from respiratory conditions, including asthma
  • Alleviating frequent wintertime complaints, including dry skin or cracked lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your residence? Our Western Mechanical, Inc. professionals can help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Give us a call at 435-753-5515 today to begin the process.