Getting a whole-house humidifier can help decrease wintertime ailments in Crystal and Twin Cities such as scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Because it operates with your heating system, there’s no need to lug a portable humidifier across your home, sloshing water as you go.

Since this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like GV Heating & Air. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the kind of humidifier you select and how long we need to install it.

To help you select 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 model as they’re the most reasonably priced. They usually run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They humidify your residence through a padded moving wheel, which moves up and dissolves water.

You can choose from bypass, which runs when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which operates on its own. However, the lower price tag also includes a higher need for service to stop mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to send moisture across your house. Depending on how frequently you need the humidifier, you’ll need to put in a new pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name suggests, flow-through humidifiers move water through an evaporator pad to produce humidity. They are around $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

They consume more water than a drum model, but the chance of mold is lower as the moisture empties once the humidification cycle is done. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to replace the pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the best efficiency and needs the least amount of extra work, because it doesn’t have to have standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you are looking for, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

As they can operate independently of your furnace, they could consume slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through types. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t have mold growth.

Make Cold Weather More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from GV Heating & Air

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing a better space for household members with respiratory problems, such as asthma
  • Decreasing common cold-weather complaints, like dry skin or chapped lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while indoors? Our GV Heating & Air specialists can help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Give us a call at 763-535-2000 now to get started.