Installing a whole-house humidifier can help lessen winter ailments in Moline including flaky skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it operates with your heating system, you don’t need to lug a portable humidifier around your home, splashing water as you go.

Since this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like J.L. Brady Company LLC. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the kind of humidifier you choose and how long we require to install it.

To help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your needs, let’s go over the different types and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested model because they’re the most economical. They usually are priced 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 disperses water.

You can choose from bypass, which runs when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which works on its own. However, the smaller price tag also is accompanied by an increased need for service to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to move moisture throughout your residence. Depending on how regularly you use the humidifier, you’ll have to change this pad at least yearly.

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 as opposed to a drum humidifier, but the chance of mold is reduced as the water flows away once the humidification cycle is finished. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to install a new pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the greatest efficiency and requires a minimal amount of maintenance, as it doesn’t require a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you are looking for, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

As they can run without your furnace being on, they might need slightly more electricity than drum and flow-through models. However, the benefit is that they typically don’t have mold issues.

Make Wintertime More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from J.L. Brady Company LLC

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Creating a healthier space for loved ones who suffer from respiratory problems, such as asthma
  • Decreasing usual cold-weather complaints, such as scratchy skin or chapped lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your home? Our J.L. Brady Company LLC pros can help you find the right whole-house humidifier for your budget. Reach us at 309-517-7511 today to begin the process.