Installing a whole-house humidifier can help improve winter ailments in Michigan City like itchy skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. Because it operates with your heating system, you don’t have to lug a portable humidifier around your home, sloshing water as you go.

Since this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Paniccia Heating & Cooling. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the kind of humidifier you want 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 models and their estimated fee.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular kind as they’re the most reasonably priced. They typically are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your house by using a padded moving wheel, which moves up and evaporates water.

You can choose from bypass, which runs when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which works independently. However, the lower price tag also is accompanied by an increased need for upkeep to stop mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to distribute moisture around your house. Depending on how regularly you need the humidifier, you’ll want to put in a new pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water when compared to a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is lower since the liquid empties once the humidification cycle is done. You can select between 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 most efficient and requires the least amount of maintenance, since it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you are looking for, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Because they can run without your furnace being on, they could need slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through models. However, the benefit is that they usually don’t involve mold troubles.

Make Cold Weather Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Paniccia Heating & Cooling

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing a better climate for household members who suffer from respiratory ailments, like asthma
  • Alleviating frequent winter complaints, such as rough skin or flaking lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while indoors? Our Paniccia Heating & Cooling professionals can help you find the right whole-house humidifier for your budget. Contact us at 219-872-2198 today to start the process.