Installing a whole-house humidifier can help decrease wintertime ailments in Delray Beach including flaky skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. As it operates with your heating system, you don’t have to carry a portable humidifier from room to room, sloshing 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 Kilbourne Heating & AC. 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 find the best whole-house humidifier for your needs, let’s review the different kinds and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed type as they’re the most reasonably priced. They typically cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your residence with a padded moving wheel, which lifts and dissolves water.

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

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to distribute moisture throughout your residence. Depending on how frequently you need the humidifier, you’ll want to replace the pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name suggests, flow-through humidifiers send water through an evaporator pad to make humidity. They are around $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

They use more water as opposed to a drum model, but the potential for mold is lower since the moisture empties once the humidification cycle is complete. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to put in a new pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the greatest efficiency and calls for a minimal amount of extra work, as it doesn’t require standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you need, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Since they can operate independently of your furnace, they may require slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they typically don’t have mold growth.

Make Wintertime More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Kilbourne Heating & AC

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Creating a healthier space for household members with respiratory ailments, including asthma
  • Alleviating common wintertime complaints, such as rough skin or cracked lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your residence? Our Kilbourne Heating & AC pros can help you select the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Contact us at 561-287-7071 right away to start the process.