Getting a whole-house humidifier can help lessen winter ailments in Crystal and Twin Cities including itchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Since it works with your heating system, there’s no need to carry a portable humidifier around your home, sloshing water as you go.

As this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like GV Heating & Air. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the type of humidifier you select and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular kind as they’re the most economical. They usually cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your home through a padded rotated wheel, which moves up and disperses water.

You can choose from bypass, which runs when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which operates independently. However, the decreased price tag also includes an increased need for upkeep to stop mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to distribute moisture around your residence. Depending on how often you use the humidifier, you’ll want to replace the pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water as opposed to a drum style, but the likelihood of mold is reduced as the liquid empties once the humidification cycle is finished. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to put in a new pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the best efficiency and requires the least amount of maintenance, since it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you need, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

As they can run independently of your furnace, they could consume a bit more electricity than drum and flow-through types. However, the trade-off is that they usually don’t involve mold issues.

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

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Making an improved environment for household members who suffer from respiratory problems, including asthma
  • Decreasing frequent cold-weather complaints, including dry skin or flaking lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfy heating season while indoors? Our GV Heating & Air specialists can help you find the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Reach us at 763-535-2000 now to begin the process.