Adding a whole-house humidifier can help decrease cold-weather ailments in Santa Clarita including scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it runs with your heating system, you don’t have to drag a portable humidifier around your home, sloshing water as you go.

Because this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Verona HVAC. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the model of humidifier you choose and how long we require to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular type since they’re the most economical. They usually run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your house through a padded spinning wheel, which lifts and dissolves water.

You can choose from bypass, which works when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which works by itself. However, the smaller price tag also is accompanied by a greater need for service to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to send moisture around your house. Depending on how regularly you use the humidifier, you’ll have to put in a new pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name suggests, flow-through humidifiers send water through an evaporator pad to produce humidity. They cost $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

They need more water than a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is lower as the moisture flows away once the humidification cycle is complete. You can select 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 calls for a minimal amount of service, since it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you are looking for, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can run independently of your furnace, they could require a bit more electricity than drum and flow-through models. However, the compromise is that they typically don’t have mold troubles.

Make Wintertime Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Verona HVAC

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Creating a healthier space for household members who have respiratory conditions, including asthma
  • Decreasing frequent wintertime complaints, including dry skin or cracked lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your home? Our Verona HVAC specialists can help you find the right whole-house humidifier for your needs. Contact us at 818-306-3387 right away to start the process.