Installing a whole-house humidifier can help lessen wintertime problems in Lawrence like flaky skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it runs with your heating system, there’s no need to carry a portable humidifier from room to room, splashing water as you go.

As this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Scott Temperature. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the type of humidifier you select and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed kind as they’re the most affordable. They usually cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your house with a padded moving wheel, which moves up and disperses water.

You can choose from bypass, which operates when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which operates by itself. However, the smaller price tag also is accompanied by a greater need for maintenance to stop mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to distribute moisture across your home. Depending on how frequently you use the humidifier, you’ll have to put in a new pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water when compared to a drum model, but the potential for mold is decreased as the water drains once the humidification cycle is done. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to put in a new pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the greatest efficiency and requires the smallest amount of maintenance, because it doesn’t require a reservoir of 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 compiled by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can operate without your furnace being on, they could need slightly more electricity than drum and flow-through types. However, the benefit is that they usually don’t have mold issues.

Make Cold Weather More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Scott Temperature

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Developing a better space for loved ones who suffer from respiratory problems, including asthma
  • Decreasing usual winter complaints, including dry skin or peeling lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while indoors? Our Scott Temperature specialists can help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at 785-269-0465 right away to start the process.