Getting a whole-house humidifier can help lessen wintertime ailments in Tucker including flaky skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it runs with your heating system, you don’t need to drag a portable humidifier around your home, spilling water as you go.

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

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed kind as they’re the most reasonably priced. They usually are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your home with a padded rotated wheel, which raises and dissolves water.

They’re available as bypass, which runs when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which works by itself. However, the lower price tag also includes a higher need for upkeep to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to distribute moisture across your house. Depending on how often you need the humidifier, you’ll need to put in a new pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water as opposed to a drum style, but the potential for mold is decreased since the moisture flows away once the humidification cycle is done. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to replace the pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered 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.

Since they can work without your furnace being on, they may need somewhat more utilities than drum and flow-through types. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t have mold troubles.

Make Wintertime More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from ACS Heating and Air Conditioning

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Creating a healthier environment for household members who have respiratory conditions, like asthma
  • Alleviating frequent winter complaints, including dry skin or peeling lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your residence? Our ACS Heating and Air Conditioning professionals can help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Reach us at 770-450-1539 right away to start the process.