Adding a whole-house humidifier can help decrease cold-weather ailments in East Bernard including scratchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it runs with your heating system, there’s no need to drag a portable humidifier across your home, spilling water as you go.

As 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 E.B. Air. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the kind of humidifier you want and how long we require to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed model as they’re the most affordable. They often run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your residence by using a padded moving wheel, which raises and evaporates water.

They’re available as bypass, which operates when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which runs independently. However, the smaller price tag also includes a higher need for service to stop mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to move moisture throughout your home. Depending on how often you use the humidifier, you’ll have to put in a new pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water when compared to a drum humidifier, but the potential for mold is decreased since the moisture flows away once the humidification cycle is finished. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to install a new pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the greatest efficiency and calls for the least amount of extra work, because it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you are looking for, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Since they can work without your furnace being on, they might require somewhat more electricity than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t have mold issues.

Make Wintertime Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from E.B. Air

Although a whole-house humidifier is pricier than a portable model, it gives many advantages a single-room model can’t. Some of those perks entail:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Making a healthier environment for loved ones with respiratory problems, like asthma
  • Alleviating common cold-weather complaints, such as rough skin or cracked lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your home? Our E.B. Air pros can help you find the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Give us a call at 979-335-4262 now to start the process.