Adding a whole-house humidifier can help lessen winter issues in Cache Valley such as flaky skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Since it runs with your heating system, there’s no need to carry a portable humidifier from room to room, splashing water as you go.

Since this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Western Mechanical, Inc.. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the type of humidifier you choose and how long we require to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested model as they’re the most economical. They usually cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your home with a padded spinning wheel, which moves up and dissolves water.

You can select from bypass, which works when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which works independently. However, the smaller price tag also is accompanied by a higher need for upkeep to stop mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to send moisture throughout your house. Depending on how regularly you turn on the humidifier, you’ll have to replace the pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name implies, flow-through humidifiers send water through an evaporator pad to produce 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 likelihood of mold is decreased because the moisture drains once the humidification cycle is done. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to install a new pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is regarded as the greatest efficiency and needs the least amount of service, because it doesn’t have to have standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you are looking for, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can work independently of your furnace, they could require somewhat more electricity than drum and flow-through types. However, the compromise is that they typically don’t have mold troubles.

Make Cold Weather Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Western Mechanical, Inc.

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing a better space for family members who suffer from respiratory conditions, including asthma
  • Reducing frequent winter complaints, like dry skin or chapped lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your home? Our Western Mechanical, Inc. specialists can help you find the ideal whole-house humidifier for your home. Contact us at 435-753-5515 right away to begin the process.