Adding a whole-house humidifier can help improve winter ailments in Phoenix including scratchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Since it works with your heating system, you don’t have to drag a portable humidifier across your home, spilling water as you go.

As this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Dial One Mears Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the type of humidifier you want and how long it takes us to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular kind as they’re the most economical. They usually run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your residence by using a padded rotated wheel, which moves up and dissolves water.

You can select from bypass, which operates when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which operates by itself. However, the decreased price tag also includes a greater need for service to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to distribute moisture across your home. Depending on how regularly you need the humidifier, you’ll need to replace the pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water as opposed to a drum humidifier, but the potential for mold is reduced because the liquid drains once the humidification cycle is done. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to replace the pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the most efficient and requires the least amount of maintenance, because it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you are looking for, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can run without your furnace being on, they may require slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t involve mold issues.

Make Wintertime More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Dial One Mears Air Conditioning & Heating Inc

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Creating a healthier environment for loved ones with respiratory ailments, such as asthma
  • Decreasing usual cold-weather complaints, including rough skin or cracked lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Want to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our Dial One Mears Air Conditioning & Heating Inc professionals can help you select the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Reach us at 602-789-3315 now to start the process.