Installing a whole-house humidifier can help lessen wintertime ailments in Hasbrouck Heights such as itchy skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. Because it runs with your heating system, you don’t need to drag a portable humidifier from room to room, splashing water as you go.

As this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like ACE Solutions. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the model of humidifier you choose and how long it takes us to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

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

You can select from bypass, which runs when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which operates by itself. However, the lower price tag also is accompanied by an increased need for maintenance to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to move moisture throughout your home. Depending on how regularly you use the humidifier, you’ll need to put in a new pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water than a drum model, but the likelihood of mold is reduced because the moisture empties once the humidification cycle is finished. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to install a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the most efficient and calls for a minimal amount of maintenance, as it doesn’t have to have a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you are looking for, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

As they can work without your furnace being on, they could require a bit more electricity than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t involve mold troubles.

Make Wintertime More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from ACE Solutions

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Making a better climate for loved ones who suffer from respiratory conditions, like asthma
  • Decreasing common wintertime complaints, like scratchy skin or chapped lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your home? Our ACE Solutions professionals can help you select the ideal whole-house humidifier for your budget. Contact us at 201-426-0650 now to get started.