Adding a whole-house humidifier can help lessen winter issues in Tomball such as scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. As it runs with your heating system, there’s no need to carry a portable humidifier around your home, spilling water as you go.

As 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 Premium Air Services LLC. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the type of humidifier you want and how long we require to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed type as they’re the most affordable. They typically are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your home by using a padded rotated wheel, which lifts and dissolves water.

You can choose from bypass, which operates when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which works by itself. However, the decreased price tag also is accompanied by a greater need for maintenance to stop mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to send moisture across your house. Depending on how regularly you use the humidifier, you’ll need to change this pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water as opposed to a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is lower as the water flows away once the humidification cycle is done. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to install a new pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the best efficiency and requires a minimal amount of extra work, since it doesn’t have to have a pool 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.

As they can run without your furnace being on, they could require somewhat more utilities than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the compromise is that they usually don’t involve mold issues.

Make Cold Weather More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Premium Air Services LLC

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Creating a better climate for household members who have respiratory ailments, like asthma
  • Decreasing common wintertime complaints, such as scratchy skin or chapped lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your home? Our Premium Air Services LLC specialists can help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Give us a call at 713-364-9957 today to get started.