Getting a whole-house humidifier can help decrease winter issues in Hasbrouck Heights including scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Because it works with your heating system, you don’t have to lug a portable humidifier from room to room, sloshing water as you go.

Because this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like ACE Solutions. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the type of humidifier you choose and how long we need to install it.

To help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your home, let’s go over the different types and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested type because they’re the most affordable. They often cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your home by using a padded moving wheel, which moves up and evaporates water.

You can select from bypass, which runs when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which works independently. However, the smaller price tag also includes a higher need for maintenance to avoid mold.

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

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name says, flow-through humidifiers send water through an evaporator pad to create humidity. They cost $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

They consume more water when compared to a drum style, but the likelihood of mold is reduced because the moisture drains once the humidification cycle is complete. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to replace the pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the best efficiency and needs the smallest amount of maintenance, because it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you need, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

As they can run without your furnace being on, they could need slightly more electricity than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they usually don’t have mold growth.

Make Cold Weather Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from ACE Solutions

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Making an improved space for family members with respiratory problems, such as asthma
  • Alleviating usual cold-weather complaints, including dry skin or flaking lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our ACE Solutions professionals can help you choose the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Give us a call at 201-579-2562 right away to start the process.