Adding a whole-house humidifier can help lessen cold-weather issues in Derby including scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it operates with your heating system, you don’t need to carry a portable humidifier around your home, spilling water as you go.

Since this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Giordanos Heating and Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the kind 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 costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular model because they’re the most economical. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your house through a padded spinning wheel, which raises and dissolves water.

They’re available as bypass, which runs when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which runs on its own. However, the lower price tag also includes a greater need for maintenance to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to send moisture across your house. Depending on how frequently you need the humidifier, you’ll have to put in a new pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water when compared to a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is reduced since the water flows away 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 every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the best efficiency and requires a minimal amount of extra work, as it doesn’t have to have standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you are looking for, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Since they can work independently of your furnace, they could consume a bit more energy than drum and flow-through types. However, the benefit is that they typically don’t involve mold growth.

Make Wintertime More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Giordanos Heating and Air Conditioning

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Making an improved climate for household members who suffer from respiratory problems, like asthma
  • Reducing frequent winter complaints, including scratchy skin or flaking lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your residence? Our Giordanos Heating and Air Conditioning specialists can help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Reach us at 203-772-8319 right away to start the process.