Installing a whole-house humidifier can help decrease winter issues in Wausau including flaky skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Since it operates with your heating system, you don’t have to lug a portable humidifier around your home, splashing water as you go.

Because this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Gilray Heating and Cooling. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the model of humidifier you select and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested model since they’re the most economical. They typically are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your house by using a padded spinning wheel, which raises and dissolves water.

You can select from bypass, which works when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which runs by itself. However, the lower price tag also comes with a greater need for service to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to send moisture throughout your home. Depending on how often you use the humidifier, you’ll need to replace the 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 put together by HomeAdvisor.

They need more water when compared to a drum humidifier, but the potential for mold is decreased because the liquid flows away once the humidification cycle is finished. You can choose 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 considered the most efficient and requires a minimal amount of extra work, since it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you want, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

As they can work independently of your furnace, they could consume somewhat more energy than drum and flow-through models. However, the compromise is that they ordinarily don’t experience mold growth.

Make Wintertime More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Gilray Heating and Cooling

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing a better space for household members who have respiratory ailments, like asthma
  • Alleviating usual wintertime complaints, such as dry skin or cracked lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while indoors? Our Gilray Heating and Cooling professionals can help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your budget. Contact us at 715-301-0727 now to get started.