Installing a whole-house humidifier can help decrease winter problems in Zelienople like flaky skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Since it runs with your heating system, there’s no need to drag a portable humidifier around your home, sloshing water as you go.

Because this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Knoechel Heating. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the model of humidifier you want and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your needs, let’s review the different kinds and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

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

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

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to distribute moisture across your residence. Depending on how frequently you turn on the humidifier, you’ll have to replace the pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water when compared to a drum model, but the chance of mold is reduced as the water flows away once the humidification cycle is done. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to replace the pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

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

Because they can work independently of your furnace, they might require somewhat more electricity than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they typically don’t experience mold growth.

Make Wintertime More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Knoechel Heating

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Creating an improved space for household members who have respiratory problems, like asthma
  • Reducing common wintertime complaints, including dry skin or peeling lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your residence? Our Knoechel Heating professionals can help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Give us a call at 724-425-5852 now to get started.