Installing a whole-house humidifier can help lessen wintertime ailments in Huntingburg including itchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it operates with your heating system, you don’t have to drag a portable humidifier from room to room, splashing water as you go.

Since this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Dearing's Service & Solutions. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the kind of humidifier you want 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 types and their estimated fee.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

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

They’re available as bypass, which works when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which works by itself. However, the lower price tag also comes with a greater need for maintenance to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to send moisture around your house. Depending on how often you turn on the humidifier, you’ll want 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 run between $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

They consume more water as opposed to a drum model, but the potential for mold is decreased because the moisture flows away once the humidification cycle is complete. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to put in a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

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

Because they can operate independently of your furnace, they may consume a bit more energy than drum and flow-through types. However, the benefit is that they usually don’t have mold issues.

Make Wintertime More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Dearing's Service & Solutions

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Making a healthier space for household members with respiratory conditions, including asthma
  • Alleviating frequent cold-weather complaints, like rough skin or chapped lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfy heating season while indoors? Our Dearing's Service & Solutions professionals can help you choose the ideal whole-house humidifier for your home. Give us a call at 812-200-5844 now to start the process.