Adding a whole-house humidifier can help improve wintertime issues in Georgetown like scratchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Because it runs with your heating system, you don’t need to drag a portable humidifier across your home, sloshing water as you go.

Since this system works with 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 varies due to the kind of humidifier you choose and how long it takes us to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

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

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

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to distribute moisture around your house. Depending on how often you turn on the humidifier, you’ll want to replace the pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name suggests, flow-through humidifiers send 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 model, but the potential for mold is reduced as the water empties once the humidification cycle is finished. You can have your choice of 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 known as the most efficient and needs the least amount of service, as it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you need, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can work independently of your furnace, they may need a bit more energy than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the benefit is that they usually don’t experience mold growth.

Make Cold Weather More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Miller Climate Control LLC

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Making a healthier space for loved ones who have respiratory problems, including asthma
  • Decreasing common wintertime complaints, such as scratchy skin or peeling lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your residence? Our Miller Climate Control LLC pros can help you find the right whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at 512-937-2001 now to get started.