Installing a whole-house humidifier can help decrease wintertime ailments in McKinney and Frisco including scratchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it works with your heating system, there’s no need to lug a portable humidifier from room to room, splashing water as you go.

Because this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Bell Mechanical Services. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the type of humidifier you want and how long we need 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 often installed type as they’re the most reasonably priced. They often run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your home with a padded rotated wheel, which raises and disperses water.

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

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to distribute moisture around your house. Depending on how regularly you use the humidifier, you’ll need to replace the pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water when compared to a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is lower because the water empties once the humidification cycle is complete. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to put in a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is regarded as the best efficiency and requires the least amount of maintenance, because it doesn’t require standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras 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 work independently of your furnace, they may need a bit more electricity than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the benefit is that they typically don’t experience mold troubles.

Make Winter More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Bell Mechanical Services

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing an improved climate for loved ones who suffer from respiratory conditions, like asthma
  • Decreasing usual winter complaints, like scratchy skin or chapped lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Want to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our Bell Mechanical Services professionals can help you select the right whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at 888-863-0560 right away to begin the process.