Adding a whole-house humidifier can help lessen wintertime problems in Wilkes Barre and Scranton including scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Because it operates with your heating system, you don’t need to lug a portable humidifier across your home, splashing water as you go.

As this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like GLR Mechanical. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the type of humidifier you want and how long we need to install it.

To help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your house, let’s discuss the different kinds and their estimated price.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested kind because they’re the most reasonably priced. They usually cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your residence by using a padded rotated wheel, which raises and disperses water.

They’re available as bypass, which operates when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which works by itself. However, the smaller price tag also is accompanied by a greater need for maintenance to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to move moisture around your house. Depending on how often you turn on the humidifier, you’ll want to put in a new pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water than a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is lower since the moisture empties once the humidification cycle is finished. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to install a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is regarded as the greatest efficiency and needs a minimal amount of extra work, as it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you need, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

As they can operate without your furnace being on, they could require somewhat more electricity than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the benefit is that they typically don’t involve mold growth.

Make Winter Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from GLR Mechanical

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Creating a better space for loved ones who have respiratory problems, like asthma
  • Alleviating frequent cold-weather complaints, including scratchy skin or cracked lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your residence? Our GLR Mechanical pros can help you find the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Contact us at 570-309-0403 now to get started.