Getting a whole-house humidifier can help lessen wintertime ailments in Troy including scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. As it works with your heating system, you don’t have to carry a portable humidifier from room to room, sloshing 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 Edington Heating & Cooling Inc. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the kind of humidifier you select and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you select 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 requested type because they’re the most reasonably priced. They usually cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your home through a padded spinning wheel, which lifts and evaporates water.

You can select from bypass, which runs when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which runs by itself. However, the decreased price tag also is accompanied by a greater need for maintenance to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to distribute moisture across your house. Depending on how often you use the humidifier, you’ll want 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 create humidity. They cost $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

They need more water as opposed to a drum style, but the chance of mold is decreased since the moisture flows away once the humidification cycle is complete. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to put in a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is regarded as the most efficient and requires the smallest amount of service, because it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you are looking for, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

As they can run without your furnace being on, they may need slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t involve mold troubles.

Make Winter More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Edington Heating & Cooling Inc

Although a whole-house humidifier is more expensive than a portable model, it provides many pluses a single-room model can’t. Some of those perks entail:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Developing a healthier environment for family members who suffer from respiratory problems, like asthma
  • Reducing frequent cold-weather complaints, including rough skin or flaking lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your residence? Our Edington Heating & Cooling Inc professionals can help you find the ideal whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at 937-558-9478 today to start the process.