Adding a whole-house humidifier can help improve winter ailments in Mason City including flaky skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it operates with your heating system, you don’t have to carry a portable humidifier across your home, sloshing water as you go.

Because this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Mechanical Air Systems Co. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the model of humidifier you select and how long it takes us to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed model since they’re the most reasonably priced. They often cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your house through a padded spinning wheel, which lifts and disperses water.

You can select from bypass, which runs when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which operates by itself. However, the smaller price tag also includes a greater need for maintenance to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to send moisture across your residence. Depending on how often you need the humidifier, you’ll need to replace the pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water as opposed to a drum humidifier, but the chance of mold is decreased because the liquid flows away once the humidification cycle is finished. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to replace the pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is regarded as the most efficient and requires the smallest amount of service, because it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you want, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

As they can operate independently of your furnace, they might require slightly more energy than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the trade-off is that they usually don’t experience mold troubles.

Make Cold Weather More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Mechanical Air Systems Co

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Making an improved space for family members who have respiratory conditions, such as asthma
  • Alleviating common winter complaints, like scratchy skin or flaking lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our Mechanical Air Systems Co pros can help you select the ideal whole-house humidifier for your needs. Contact us at 641-243-4654 today to start the process.