Getting a whole-house humidifier can help improve winter issues in Carson City including flaky skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Since it works with your heating system, there’s no need to carry a portable humidifier around your home, spilling water as you go.

Since this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Anderson Heating & A/C. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the type of humidifier you want and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your house, let’s go over the different kinds and their estimated price.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested type since they’re the most affordable. They usually run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They humidify your home with a padded spinning wheel, which lifts and dissolves water.

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

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to send moisture across your residence. Depending on how frequently you need the humidifier, you’ll have to put in a new pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water as opposed to a drum humidifier, but the potential for mold is lower since the liquid 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 once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

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

Since they can work without your furnace being on, they could need slightly more energy than drum and flow-through models. However, the compromise is that they typically don’t involve mold issues.

Make Cold Weather More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Anderson Heating & A/C

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Making an improved environment for loved ones who have respiratory problems, such as asthma
  • Reducing usual winter complaints, such as scratchy skin or cracked lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while indoors? Our Anderson Heating & A/C specialists can help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your home. Contact us at 775-854-9700 now to start the process.