Adding a whole-house humidifier can help lessen winter ailments in Pella like flaky skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it works with your heating system, there’s no need to lug a portable humidifier from room to room, sloshing water as you go.

As 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 Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the model of humidifier you choose and how long we need to install it.

To help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your home, let’s discuss the different types and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular model since they’re the most affordable. They usually cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your house through a padded rotated wheel, which lifts and evaporates water.

They’re available as bypass, which operates when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which works on its own. However, the lower price tag also comes with an increased need for upkeep to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to move moisture around your residence. Depending on how regularly you use the humidifier, you’ll want to replace the pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water than a drum model, but the likelihood of mold is reduced as the moisture empties once the humidification cycle is done. You can select between 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 requires the least amount of maintenance, 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 run without your furnace being on, they might require somewhat more energy than drum and flow-through types. However, the compromise is that they usually don’t involve mold issues.

Make Winter More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating

Although a whole-house humidifier is pricier than a portable model, it provides many advantages a single-room model can’t. A couple of those pluses include:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Developing a healthier environment for household members who suffer from respiratory conditions, including asthma
  • Alleviating usual wintertime complaints, including scratchy skin or cracked lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while indoors? Our Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating specialists can help you find the right whole-house humidifier for your budget. Contact us at 641-628-3621 right away to begin the process.