Installing a whole-house humidifier can help improve wintertime problems in Sandpoint such as itchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Since it runs with your heating system, there’s no need to lug a portable humidifier from room to room, sloshing water as you go.

As this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Age Heating & Cooling. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the model of humidifier you choose and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your house, let’s review the different models and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed model because they’re the most reasonably priced. They usually cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your house with a padded rotated wheel, which moves up and evaporates water.

You can select from bypass, which operates when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which works on its own. However, the lower price tag also is accompanied by an increased need for maintenance to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to send moisture throughout your house. Depending on how regularly you turn on the humidifier, you’ll need to change this pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water than a drum style, but the chance of mold is reduced as the liquid flows away once the humidification cycle is complete. You can choose 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 best efficiency and needs a minimal amount of extra work, as it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you need, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Since they can operate independently of your furnace, they may consume slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through models. However, the compromise is that they usually don’t involve mold issues.

Make Wintertime More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Age Heating & Cooling

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Creating a better climate for household members with respiratory conditions, including asthma
  • Reducing frequent wintertime complaints, such as scratchy skin or flaking lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your residence? Our Age Heating & Cooling pros can help you choose the right whole-house humidifier for your needs. Reach us at 208-603-2210 now to get started.