Getting a whole-house humidifier can help improve cold-weather ailments in Sacramento including itchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Because it works with your heating system, you don’t need to carry a portable humidifier around your home, sloshing water as you go.

Since this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Bishop’s HVAC. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the kind of humidifier you choose and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

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

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

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to distribute moisture throughout your home. Depending on how often you turn on the humidifier, you’ll want to put in a new pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name suggests, flow-through humidifiers move water through an evaporator pad to make humidity. They are around $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

They consume more water as opposed to a drum style, but the chance of mold is lower because the water drains once the humidification cycle is finished. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to replace the pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the greatest efficiency and needs a minimal 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 cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

Since they can run independently of your furnace, they could require slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t involve mold troubles.

Make Winter Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Bishop’s HVAC

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Creating a healthier climate for loved ones who have respiratory conditions, including asthma
  • Alleviating frequent wintertime complaints, including rough skin or chapped lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your residence? Our Bishop’s HVAC pros can help you find the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Contact us at 916-591-6889 right away to start the process.