Getting a whole-house humidifier can help improve wintertime issues in Marshalltown including scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. As it operates with your heating system, there’s no need to carry a portable humidifier across your home, spilling 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 Kapaun & Brown. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the kind of humidifier you choose and how long we need to install it.

To help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your home, let’s discuss the different kinds and their estimated fee.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested kind as they’re the most economical. They usually are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your residence by using a padded moving wheel, which raises and dissolves water.

You can choose from bypass, which operates when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which operates on its own. However, the lower price tag also is accompanied by an increased need for maintenance to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to move moisture across your house. Depending on how often you turn on the humidifier, you’ll need to replace the 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 cost $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

They consume more water when compared to a drum model, but the likelihood of mold is lower since the water empties once the humidification cycle is done. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to replace the pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the most efficient and requires the smallest amount of maintenance, because it doesn’t require a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features 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 operate independently of your furnace, they might consume slightly more energy than drum and flow-through types. However, the benefit is that they usually don’t involve mold issues.

Make Wintertime More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Kapaun & Brown

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Developing an improved environment for family members who suffer from respiratory conditions, like asthma
  • Alleviating frequent wintertime complaints, like scratchy skin or flaking lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your home? Our Kapaun & Brown pros can help you find the ideal whole-house humidifier for your budget. Reach us at 641-812-2028 now to start the process.