Getting a whole-house humidifier can help alleviate winter issues in Auburn including flaky skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. As it works with your heating system, there’s no need to drag a portable humidifier across your home, spilling water as you go.
Since this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Forster Heating. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the type of humidifier you want and how long we need to install it.
To help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your house, let’s review the different models and their estimated fee.
Drum Whole-House Humidifier
Drum humidifiers are the most popular model as they’re the most reasonably priced. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your home through a padded spinning wheel, which lifts and disperses water.
They’re available as bypass, which runs when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which operates independently. However, the lower price tag also comes with a higher need for maintenance to avoid mold.
A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to move moisture across your residence. Depending on how frequently you need the humidifier, you’ll need to replace the pad at least once a year.
Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier
As the name suggests, flow-through humidifiers flow water through an evaporator pad to create humidity. They run between $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.
They need more water when compared to a drum style, but the chance of mold is lower as the liquid flows away once the humidification cycle is done. You can have your choice of 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 considered the greatest efficiency and requires the least amount of service, because it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you are looking for, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.
Because they can operate without your furnace being on, they could need somewhat more energy than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarly don’t have mold growth.
Make Winter More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Forster Heating
Although a whole-house humidifier is pricier than a portable model, it offers many benefits a single-room model can’t. Some of those benefits include:
- Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
- Creating a healthier space for loved ones who have respiratory ailments, including asthma
- Decreasing frequent winter complaints, including scratchy skin or chapped lips
- Decreasing static electricity
Looking to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our Forster Heating professionals can help you choose the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Reach us at 530-885-8081 right away to begin the process.