Getting a whole-house humidifier can help decrease winter problems in Mobile including itchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it operates with your heating system, you don’t need to carry a portable humidifier around your home, sloshing water as you go.

Because this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Farnell Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the type of humidifier you select and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular kind since they’re the most reasonably priced. They often run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your home by using a padded moving wheel, which moves up and evaporates water.

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

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to send moisture around your house. Depending on how regularly you turn on the humidifier, you’ll need to change this pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water than a drum style, but the likelihood of mold is reduced because the moisture flows away once the humidification cycle is done. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to put in a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is regarded as the most efficient and requires the smallest amount of service, since it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you are looking for, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

As they can work without your furnace being on, they might require a bit more energy than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t have mold growth.

Make Winter More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Farnell Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Creating a healthier climate for loved ones who suffer from respiratory conditions, like asthma
  • Reducing frequent wintertime complaints, including rough skin or peeling lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our Farnell Heating & Air Conditioning Inc professionals can help you select the ideal whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at 251-471-2674 today to get started.