Adding a whole-house humidifier can help lessen cold-weather problems in Lake Worth such as flaky skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. Since it operates with your heating system, you don’t need to carry a portable humidifier around your home, splashing water as you go.

Because this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Smyth Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the type of humidifier you select and how long we require to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed kind as they’re the most economical. They usually cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your residence with a padded spinning wheel, which raises and dissolves water.

You can choose from bypass, which operates when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which works on its own. However, the smaller price tag also is accompanied by a higher need for upkeep to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to distribute moisture around your residence. Depending on how regularly you turn on the humidifier, you’ll need to put in a new pad at least yearly.

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 as opposed to a drum style, but the likelihood of mold is decreased as the water flows away once the humidification cycle is complete. You can choose 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 known as the greatest efficiency and needs a minimal amount of service, as it doesn’t have to have a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you need, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

Since they can operate without your furnace being on, they might require somewhat more energy than drum and flow-through types. However, the trade-off is that they typically don’t experience mold issues.

Make Wintertime More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Smyth Air Conditioning

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Creating an improved environment for loved ones with respiratory conditions, like asthma
  • Decreasing common winter complaints, like dry skin or peeling lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your home? Our Smyth Air Conditioning specialists can help you find the ideal whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at 561-533-6066 right away to begin the process.