Adding a whole-house humidifier can help improve cold-weather problems in Rockford including scratchy skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. Because it operates with your heating system, there’s no need to drag a portable humidifier across your home, splashing water as you go.

Since this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Temperature Doctors Heating & Cooling. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the kind of humidifier you want and how long we require to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed kind as they’re the most reasonably priced. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your home through a padded spinning wheel, which moves up and evaporates water.

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

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to distribute moisture throughout your home. Depending on how frequently you turn on the humidifier, you’ll have to change this pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water than a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is reduced because the water drains once the humidification cycle is done. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to replace the pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the most efficient and requires the smallest amount of maintenance, because it doesn’t require standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you want, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can run independently of your furnace, they could consume slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through types. However, the benefit is that they typically don’t have mold troubles.

Make Winter More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Temperature Doctors Heating & Cooling

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Making a better environment for family members who have respiratory problems, such as asthma
  • Reducing frequent wintertime complaints, like scratchy skin or cracked lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while indoors? Our Temperature Doctors Heating & Cooling professionals can help you find the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Give us a call at (815) 914-6197 now to start the process.