Adding a whole-house humidifier can help decrease cold-weather ailments in Savage like itchy skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. Since it runs with your heating system, you don’t have 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 request pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Gopher Heating and Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due 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 house, let’s discuss the different types and their estimated price.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular kind as they’re the most affordable. They often run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your residence through a padded rotated wheel, which lifts and disperses water.

They’re available as bypass, which works when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which operates by itself. However, the lower price tag also includes an increased need for maintenance to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to send moisture across your house. Depending on how regularly you need the humidifier, you’ll need to change this pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water when compared to a drum model, but the potential for mold is decreased since the water drains once the humidification cycle is done. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to install a new pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the greatest efficiency and requires the least amount of service, as it doesn’t have to have standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you are looking for, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

Since they can run without your furnace being on, they could consume slightly more electricity than drum and flow-through types. However, the benefit 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 is more expensive than a portable model, it offers many advantages a single-room model can’t. Some of those pluses include:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Making a better climate for loved ones who suffer from respiratory conditions, such as asthma
  • Decreasing usual cold-weather complaints, including dry skin or cracked lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your home? Our Gopher Heating and Air Conditioning specialists can help you choose the right whole-house humidifier for your budget. Reach us at 952-373-0377 now to start the process.