Installing a whole-house humidifier can help lessen cold-weather issues in Marshalltown like scratchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Because it works with your heating system, there’s no need to lug a portable humidifier around your home, sloshing water as you go.

Because this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Kapaun & Brown. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on 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 home, let’s go over the different models and their estimated price.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular type because they’re the most reasonably priced. They usually are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your house with a padded moving wheel, which lifts and evaporates water.

You can select from bypass, which works when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which runs independently. However, the lower price tag also comes with an increased need for service to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to send moisture across your house. Depending on how often you use the humidifier, you’ll want to replace the 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 than a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is lower because the moisture flows away once the humidification cycle is complete. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to install a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the greatest efficiency and needs the least amount of service, as it doesn’t require a pool 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 put together by HomeAdvisor.

As they can work independently of your furnace, they may consume slightly more electricity than drum and flow-through types. However, the benefit is that they typically don’t have mold troubles.

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

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Making a healthier climate for household members who have respiratory problems, like asthma
  • Alleviating common cold-weather complaints, including rough skin or chapped lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

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