Adding a whole-house humidifier can help improve cold-weather ailments in New Castle including flaky skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. As it operates with your heating system, there’s no need to carry a portable humidifier around your home, sloshing water as you go.

Because this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Central Heating & Plumbing. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the type 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 review the different types and their estimated price.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular model because they’re the most affordable. They usually are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your house by using a padded moving wheel, which raises and disperses water.

They’re available as bypass, which works when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which operates on its own. However, the lower price tag also is accompanied by a higher need for maintenance to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to send moisture throughout your home. Depending on how regularly you use 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 make humidity. They are around $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

They consume more water as opposed to a drum humidifier, but the potential for mold is reduced because the moisture empties once the humidification cycle is complete. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to install a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the greatest efficiency and calls for the least amount of extra work, as it doesn’t require standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you need, they can range 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 could require slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through types. However, the benefit is that they typically don’t experience mold growth.

Make Cold Weather More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Central Heating & Plumbing

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Creating an improved space for loved ones who have respiratory problems, including asthma
  • Alleviating usual cold-weather complaints, including scratchy skin or chapped lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Want to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our Central Heating & Plumbing pros can help you select the ideal whole-house humidifier for your needs. Contact us at 724-401-1843 now to begin the process.