Adding a whole-house humidifier can help lessen cold-weather issues in Georgetown such as flaky skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Since it runs with your heating system, you don’t need to carry a portable humidifier from room to room, splashing water as you go.

Because this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Miller Climate Control LLC. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the kind of humidifier you choose and how long we need 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 fee.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular model because they’re the most economical. They often run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your house through a padded moving wheel, which raises and dissolves water.

They’re available as bypass, which works when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which operates independently. However, the decreased price tag also comes with an increased need for service to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to move moisture around your residence. Depending on how frequently you use the humidifier, you’ll have to put in a new pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water as opposed to a drum humidifier, but the potential for mold is reduced because the moisture flows away once the humidification cycle is finished. 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 regarded as the greatest efficiency and needs the smallest amount of extra work, because it doesn’t require standing 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 put together by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can run without your furnace being on, they may consume somewhat more energy than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the trade-off is that they typically don’t involve mold issues.

Make Wintertime Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Miller Climate Control LLC

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Creating an improved climate for family members who suffer from respiratory problems, like asthma
  • Reducing frequent wintertime complaints, like rough skin or flaking lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our Miller Climate Control LLC specialists can help you choose the right whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at 512-937-2001 right away to begin the process.