Installing a whole-house humidifier can help improve winter issues in Huntingburg such as itchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it runs with your heating system, you don’t need to carry a portable humidifier across your home, splashing water as you go.

As this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Dearing's Service & Solutions. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the model of humidifier you want and how long we require to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular type because they’re the most reasonably priced. They typically are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your house with a padded spinning wheel, which raises and dissolves water.

You can choose from bypass, which runs when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which works by itself. However, the decreased price tag also includes an increased need for maintenance to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to move moisture around your residence. Depending on how often you turn on the humidifier, you’ll have to change this pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water when compared to a drum style, but the chance of mold is decreased because the moisture drains once the humidification cycle is done. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to install a new pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the greatest efficiency and requires the smallest amount of maintenance, since it doesn’t have to have a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you want, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can work independently of your furnace, they might need slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the compromise is that they usually don’t experience mold growth.

Make Wintertime Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Dearing's Service & Solutions

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing an improved environment for family members who suffer from respiratory ailments, like asthma
  • Decreasing usual winter complaints, such as scratchy skin or peeling lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your home? Our Dearing's Service & Solutions professionals can help you choose the ideal whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at 812-200-5844 today to get started.