Adding a whole-house humidifier can help lessen wintertime ailments in Bishop such as scratchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Since it works with your heating system, you don’t need to carry a portable humidifier around your home, sloshing water as you go.

As this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Bishop Heating & Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the type of humidifier you select and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your needs, let’s review the different kinds and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested kind because they’re the most affordable. They often run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They humidify your residence by using a padded rotated wheel, which raises and dissolves water.

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

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to send moisture throughout your home. Depending on how often you use the humidifier, you’ll have to replace the pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water as opposed to a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is reduced as the liquid drains once the humidification cycle is finished. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to replace the pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

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

Since they can work without your furnace being on, they may need slightly more energy than drum and flow-through types. However, the compromise is that they usually don’t have mold troubles.

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

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Creating a better climate for loved ones with respiratory problems, such as asthma
  • Decreasing frequent winter complaints, such as scratchy skin or chapped lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our Bishop Heating & Air Conditioning pros can help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at 760-784-9034 right away to start the process.