Getting a whole-house humidifier can help decrease wintertime problems in Front Royal like scratchy skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. As it runs with your heating system, there’s no need to lug a portable humidifier from room to room, spilling water as you go.

Since this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Dave's Diversified Services. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the kind of humidifier you select and how long it takes us to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed kind as they’re the most affordable. They typically are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your residence through a padded spinning wheel, which moves up and disperses water.

You can choose from bypass, which works when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which operates independently. However, the lower price tag also comes with an increased need for service to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to distribute moisture across your house. Depending on how regularly you turn on the humidifier, you’ll want to replace the pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name says, 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 use more water than a drum humidifier, but the chance of mold is reduced as the moisture flows away once the humidification cycle is complete. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to put in a new pad at least annually.

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 pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you want, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Because they can work independently of your furnace, they might consume somewhat more utilities than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the benefit is that they ordinarily don’t have mold growth.

Make Cold Weather More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Dave's Diversified Services

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Developing an improved climate for family members with respiratory problems, such as asthma
  • Alleviating frequent cold-weather complaints, such as dry skin or cracked lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your residence? Our Dave's Diversified Services specialists can help you choose the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Give us a call at 540-636-3396 today to begin the process.