Installing a whole-house humidifier can help decrease winter problems in Columbia including itchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Because it works with your heating system, you don’t have to lug a portable humidifier around your home, sloshing water as you go.

Because this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Watts Electric & AC. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the kind of humidifier you choose and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular model because they’re the most affordable. They typically cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They humidify your home through a padded spinning wheel, which moves up and evaporates water.

You can choose from bypass, which operates when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which works on its own. However, the lower price tag also is accompanied by a higher need for service to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to send moisture across your residence. Depending on how regularly you turn on the humidifier, you’ll need to replace the pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water when compared to a drum style, but the chance of mold is reduced as the moisture drains once the humidification cycle is finished. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to replace the pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the greatest efficiency and requires the least amount of service, since it doesn’t have to have standing 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 put together by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can run independently of your furnace, they may require slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t involve mold issues.

Make Winter More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Watts Electric & AC

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Creating an improved climate for loved ones who suffer from respiratory problems, like asthma
  • Decreasing common winter complaints, such as rough skin or peeling lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your residence? Our Watts Electric & AC specialists can help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Contact us at 601-736-7362 now to get started.