Installing a whole-house humidifier can help decrease winter ailments in Eastland like scratchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it runs with your heating system, you don’t have to drag a portable humidifier across your home, sloshing water as you go.

Because this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like J & J Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the type of humidifier you want and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your house, let’s go over the different kinds and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested model since they’re the most affordable. They typically cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your house through a padded spinning wheel, which lifts and evaporates water.

You can select from bypass, which operates when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which operates independently. However, the lower price tag also includes an increased need for service to stop mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to move moisture around your home. Depending on how regularly you need the humidifier, you’ll have to put in a new pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water when compared to a drum humidifier, but the chance of mold is lower because the water flows away 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 greatest efficiency and needs a minimal amount of maintenance, since it doesn’t have to have standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you want, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can run independently of your furnace, they could need somewhat more utilities than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the benefit is that they usually don’t involve mold growth.

Make Cold Weather More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from J & J Air Conditioning

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Making a better climate for household members who suffer from respiratory ailments, including asthma
  • Reducing frequent winter complaints, including scratchy skin or chapped lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your home? Our J & J Air Conditioning professionals can help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your budget. Contact us at 254-355-3833 now to start the process.