Installing a whole-house humidifier can help improve winter ailments in Kutztown and Breinigsville like itchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. As it operates with your heating system, you don’t have to drag a portable humidifier around your home, sloshing water as you go.

Since this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Moyer Total Indoor Comfort. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the model of humidifier you select and how long it takes us to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular model as they’re the most reasonably priced. They typically cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your home by using a padded spinning wheel, which moves up and evaporates water.

You can choose from bypass, which runs when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which runs on its own. However, the decreased price tag also includes an increased need for maintenance to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to move moisture around your house. Depending on how often you need the humidifier, you’ll want to put in a new pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water as opposed to a drum model, but the chance of mold is reduced since the liquid empties once the humidification cycle is complete. 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 known as the greatest efficiency and calls for the least amount of maintenance, since it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you want, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

Since they can operate independently of your furnace, they could require slightly more electricity than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the trade-off is that they typically don’t experience mold troubles.

Make Wintertime More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Moyer Total Indoor Comfort

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Making a healthier environment for family members who have respiratory ailments, such as asthma
  • Reducing usual winter complaints, including rough skin or cracked lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while indoors? Our Moyer Total Indoor Comfort pros can help you choose the ideal whole-house humidifier for your home. Contact us at 484-646-3363 right away to begin the process.