Adding a whole-house humidifier can help lessen wintertime ailments in Northridge such as flaky skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it works with your heating system, there’s no need to drag a portable humidifier from room to room, spilling water as you go.

As this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Enertek Air Conditioning & Heating. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the model of humidifier you want and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular model as they’re the most economical. They often run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your home by using a padded moving wheel, which moves up and dissolves water.

They’re available as bypass, which operates when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which operates on its own. However, the smaller price tag also is accompanied by an increased need for service to avoid mold.

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

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water as opposed to a drum humidifier, but the chance of mold is lower because the moisture drains once the humidification cycle is finished. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to install a new pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

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

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

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

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Making a better space for loved ones who have respiratory conditions, including asthma
  • Decreasing common wintertime complaints, like scratchy skin or cracked lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your home? Our Enertek Air Conditioning & Heating specialists can help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at (818) 727-9993 today to get started.