Getting a whole-house humidifier can help lessen wintertime ailments in Laurel like itchy skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. Since it works with your heating system, you don’t have to lug a portable humidifier around your home, spilling water as you go.

As this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like H&C Heating and Cooling. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the kind of humidifier you want and how long we need to install it.

To help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your house, 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 usually cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your home with a padded rotated wheel, which moves up and dissolves water.

You can select from bypass, which operates when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which operates by itself. However, the lower price tag also includes an increased need for service to stop mold.

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to move moisture across your home. Depending on how regularly you use the humidifier, you’ll need to replace the pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water than a drum humidifier, but the chance of mold is decreased since the moisture drains once the humidification cycle is complete. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to put in a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the best efficiency and needs a minimal amount of maintenance, since it doesn’t have to have standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you want, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can work without your furnace being on, they may consume slightly more electricity than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the benefit is that they typically don’t experience mold troubles.

Make Cold Weather More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from H&C Heating and Cooling

Although a whole-house humidifier costs more than a portable model, it offers many advantages a single-room model can’t. A couple of those advantages involve:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Making an improved environment for family members with respiratory problems, such as asthma
  • Reducing usual cold-weather complaints, including scratchy skin or peeling lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while indoors? Our H&C Heating and Cooling specialists can help you select the ideal whole-house humidifier for your budget. Contact us at 301-960-3247 now to start the process.