Installing a whole-house humidifier can help decrease cold-weather problems in Marshalltown like scratchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Since it operates with your heating system, you don’t have to carry a portable humidifier across your home, spilling water as you go.

As this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Kapaun & Brown. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the model of humidifier you want and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your needs, let’s go over the different types and their estimated price.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed type as they’re the most affordable. They typically cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your residence by using a padded moving wheel, which lifts and disperses water.

They’re available as bypass, which works when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which operates independently. However, the decreased price tag also is accompanied by an increased need for service to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to send moisture around your residence. Depending on how frequently you need the humidifier, you’ll need to change this pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water than a drum model, but the likelihood of mold is lower because the moisture empties once the humidification cycle is finished. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to install a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the best efficiency and needs a minimal amount of service, since it doesn’t have to have a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you want, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

As they can work independently of your furnace, they might need a bit more electricity than drum and flow-through models. However, the compromise is that they typically don’t have mold issues.

Make Cold Weather Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Kapaun & Brown

Although a whole-house humidifier is pricier than a portable model, it provides many advantages a single-room model can’t. A couple of those benefits involve:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Making a healthier environment for household members with respiratory problems, including asthma
  • Alleviating common winter complaints, like scratchy skin or chapped lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your home? Our Kapaun & Brown specialists can help you select the right whole-house humidifier for your budget. Reach us at 641-812-2028 right away to begin the process.