Getting a whole-house humidifier can help improve wintertime ailments in Ames including scratchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Because it operates with your heating system, there’s no need to drag a portable humidifier across your home, splashing water as you go.

Since this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Haselhoff Air Solutions. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the type of humidifier you select and how long we require to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed kind as they’re the most economical. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your home by using a padded spinning wheel, which raises and evaporates water.

You can choose from bypass, which operates when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which operates on its own. However, the decreased price tag also comes with a higher need for maintenance to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to send moisture throughout your house. Depending on how often you need the humidifier, you’ll need to replace the pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water when compared to a drum style, but the potential for mold is reduced as the water flows away once the humidification cycle is finished. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to replace the pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

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

Because they can operate independently of your furnace, they might need somewhat more energy than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the compromise is that they usually don’t have mold growth.

Make Cold Weather More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Haselhoff Air Solutions

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Making an improved environment for loved ones who have respiratory conditions, including asthma
  • Reducing common cold-weather complaints, such as scratchy skin or flaking lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your residence? Our Haselhoff Air Solutions professionals can help you find the right whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at 515-450-8739 right away to start the process.