Getting a whole-house humidifier can help decrease wintertime problems in Omaha including scratchy skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. Since it works with your heating system, there’s no need to lug a portable humidifier from room to room, sloshing water as you go.

Because this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Interstate Heating & Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the kind of humidifier you choose and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested kind because they’re the most reasonably priced. They typically cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your residence with a padded spinning wheel, which raises and evaporates water.

They’re available as bypass, which works when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which runs by itself. However, the smaller price tag also is accompanied by a greater need for upkeep to stop mold.

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to distribute moisture throughout your residence. Depending on how often you need the humidifier, you’ll have to put in a new pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water than a drum style, but the potential for mold is lower as the water flows away once the humidification cycle is finished. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to install a new pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the most efficient and requires the smallest amount of service, because it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you need, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Because they can work without your furnace being on, they may consume slightly more electricity than drum and flow-through types. However, the compromise is that they ordinarily don’t involve mold growth.

Make Cold Weather Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Interstate Heating & Air Conditioning

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Developing an improved space for household members who have respiratory conditions, including asthma
  • Decreasing common wintertime complaints, such as dry skin or cracked lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while indoors? Our Interstate Heating & Air Conditioning specialists can help you select the ideal whole-house humidifier for your home. Give us a call at 402-509-5940 now to begin the process.