Installing a whole-house humidifier can help improve winter problems in Narvon like itchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it operates with your heating system, you don’t need to drag a portable humidifier around your home, spilling water as you go.

As 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 Ameri-Tec. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the type of humidifier you want and how long it takes us to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed type since they’re the most reasonably priced. They often cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your home with a padded rotated wheel, which raises and evaporates water.

They’re available as bypass, which runs when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which works on its own. However, the smaller price tag also includes an increased need for service to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to move moisture around your house. Depending on how frequently you use the humidifier, you’ll want to put in a new pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name implies, flow-through humidifiers flow water through an evaporator pad to create humidity. They are around $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

They use more water when compared to a drum model, but the likelihood of mold is reduced as the liquid empties once the humidification cycle is finished. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to install a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is regarded as the greatest efficiency and calls for the least amount of extra work, since it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you need, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Because they can operate without your furnace being on, they could consume slightly more energy than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they usually don’t involve mold issues.

Make Cold Weather Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Ameri-Tec

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Making a better space for loved ones who suffer from respiratory conditions, like asthma
  • Alleviating frequent winter complaints, like dry skin or cracked lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while indoors? Our Ameri-Tec pros can help you find the ideal whole-house humidifier for your budget. Contact us at 717-479-4950 today to begin the process.