Adding a whole-house humidifier can help improve cold-weather ailments in Tucker like scratchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it works with your heating system, you don’t need to carry a portable humidifier across your home, sloshing water as you go.

Since this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like ACS Heating and Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to 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 needs, let’s review the different types and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested type as they’re the most economical. They usually cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your home through a padded spinning wheel, which lifts and disperses water.

They’re available as bypass, which works when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which runs by itself. However, the lower price tag also is accompanied by a greater need for service to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to distribute moisture across your residence. Depending on how regularly you need the humidifier, you’ll need to change this pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water as opposed to a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is decreased as the water flows away once the humidification cycle is done. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to replace the pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the best efficiency and requires a minimal amount of maintenance, since it doesn’t require standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you want, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Because they can work without your furnace being on, they might consume slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t have mold growth.

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

Although a whole-house humidifier is pricier than a portable model, it gives many perks a single-room model can’t. A few of those perks entail:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing a healthier space for loved ones who have respiratory conditions, like asthma
  • Alleviating frequent cold-weather complaints, such as dry skin or peeling lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while indoors? Our ACS Heating and Air Conditioning pros can help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Contact us at 770-450-1539 today to get started.