Getting a whole-house humidifier can help decrease winter problems in Chelan and Wenatchee such as flaky skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it works with your heating system, you don’t have to drag a portable humidifier from room to room, spilling water as you go.

As 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 Lakeside Heating & Air. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the type of humidifier you choose and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you find 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 popular model as they’re the most economical. They typically cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They humidify your house with a padded moving wheel, which lifts and disperses water.

You can select from bypass, which works when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which runs by itself. However, the decreased price tag also includes an increased need for service to stop mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to send moisture across your house. Depending on how regularly you turn on the humidifier, you’ll want to put in a new pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water than a drum humidifier, but the potential for mold is reduced since the water empties once the humidification cycle is finished. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to replace the pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the most efficient and calls for the smallest amount of maintenance, as it doesn’t require a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you are looking for, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Because they can operate without your furnace being on, they could need somewhat more electricity than drum and flow-through types. However, the compromise is that they typically don’t experience mold troubles.

Make Cold Weather More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Lakeside Heating & Air

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing a healthier climate for household members with respiratory ailments, including asthma
  • Decreasing common winter complaints, such as scratchy skin or peeling lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your residence? Our Lakeside Heating & Air professionals can help you find the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Reach us at 509-284-4265 right away to start the process.