Getting a whole-house humidifier can help lessen winter problems in Savage like flaky skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Because it operates with your heating system, there’s no need to drag a portable humidifier around your home, splashing water as you go.

Because this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Gopher Heating and Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the model of humidifier you want and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed type as they’re the most affordable. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your residence through a padded moving wheel, which moves up and evaporates water.

They’re available as bypass, which operates when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which operates independently. However, the lower price tag also includes a greater need for maintenance to stop mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to distribute moisture across your home. Depending on how regularly you use the humidifier, you’ll want to change this pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water when compared to a drum style, but the likelihood of mold is reduced since the water flows away once the humidification cycle is finished. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to install a new pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

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

Since they can work independently of your furnace, they may need slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the compromise is that they usually don’t have mold issues.

Make Cold Weather Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Gopher Heating and Air Conditioning

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Creating a better space for loved ones who have respiratory conditions, including asthma
  • Decreasing common wintertime complaints, such as scratchy skin or chapped lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your residence? Our Gopher Heating and Air Conditioning specialists can help you select the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Give us a call at 952-373-0377 now to get started.