Getting a whole-house humidifier can help lessen winter issues in Phoenix such as itchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Because it operates with your heating system, you don’t need to carry a portable humidifier across 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 Dial One Mears Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the kind of humidifier you select and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed kind as they’re the most economical. They usually are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your house with a padded rotated wheel, which moves up and dissolves water.

You can choose from bypass, which works when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which runs independently. However, the smaller price tag also is accompanied by an increased need for upkeep to prevent mold.

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

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water when compared to a drum humidifier, but the chance of mold is reduced as the liquid drains once the humidification cycle is finished. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to replace the pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the most efficient and needs a minimal amount of maintenance, as it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you are looking for, they can range 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 may need somewhat more utilities than drum and flow-through models. However, the compromise 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 more expensive than a portable model, it offers many perks a single-room model can’t. A few of those pluses include:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Creating an improved environment for household members who have respiratory ailments, including asthma
  • Alleviating common winter complaints, such as scratchy skin or cracked lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while indoors? Our Dial One Mears Air Conditioning & Heating Inc specialists can help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your home. Give us a call at 602-789-3315 right away to start the process.