Installing a whole-house humidifier can help lessen cold-weather problems in Payson such as flaky skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. Because it operates with your heating system, you don’t have to drag a portable humidifier across your home, spilling 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 North Mechanical Heating and Cooling. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the model of humidifier you select 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 kinds and their estimated fee.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested model as they’re the most affordable. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your house through a padded rotated wheel, which moves up and evaporates water.

You can choose from bypass, which runs when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which works by itself. However, the decreased price tag also comes with a greater need for service to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to send moisture around your home. Depending on how frequently you turn on the humidifier, you’ll have to put in a new pad at least yearly.

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 put together by HomeAdvisor.

They need more water when compared to a drum style, but the chance of mold is reduced as the water flows away once the humidification cycle is done. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to replace the pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the greatest efficiency and requires a minimal amount of maintenance, since it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you need, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Because they can run independently of your furnace, they may need somewhat more electricity than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the benefit is that they typically don’t experience mold troubles.

Make Cold Weather More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from North Mechanical Heating and Cooling

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Creating a healthier environment for loved ones with respiratory conditions, such as asthma
  • Alleviating common cold-weather complaints, including dry skin or peeling lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while indoors? Our North Mechanical Heating and Cooling professionals can help you select the ideal whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at 928-263-8570 now to begin the process.