Getting a whole-house humidifier can help lessen wintertime issues in Naples such as itchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Because it works with your heating system, you don’t need to carry a portable humidifier from room to room, sloshing water as you go.

As this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Speedy Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the kind of humidifier you choose and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed type because they’re the most economical. They typically cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your house through a padded spinning wheel, which moves up and disperses water.

You can choose from bypass, which works when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which runs on its own. However, the lower price tag also includes a greater need for maintenance to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to move moisture across your residence. Depending on how regularly you turn on the humidifier, you’ll need to change this pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water than a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is reduced because the liquid flows away once the humidification cycle is done. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to put in a new pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the greatest efficiency and calls for the least amount of extra work, as it doesn’t have to have standing 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 put together by HomeAdvisor.

Since they can operate without your furnace being on, they could need somewhat more electricity than drum and flow-through types. However, the trade-off is that they usually don’t involve mold growth.

Make Winter More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Speedy Air Conditioning

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing a better space for family members who suffer from respiratory conditions, like asthma
  • Decreasing common cold-weather complaints, including dry skin or cracked lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your home? Our Speedy Air Conditioning professionals can help you choose the ideal whole-house humidifier for your home. Contact us at 239-244-3439 right away to get started.