Getting a whole-house humidifier can help improve cold-weather ailments in Manassas like flaky skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. As it runs with your heating system, there’s no need to drag a portable humidifier across your home, spilling water as you go.

Because this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Woody's Sudden Service. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the kind of humidifier you want and how long we require to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular model because they’re the most economical. They usually are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your home through a padded moving wheel, which lifts and evaporates water.

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

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

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 use more water than a drum model, but the potential for mold is decreased as the liquid drains once the humidification cycle is finished. You can have your choice of 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 known as the most efficient and needs the least amount of service, since it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you want, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

As they can work independently of your furnace, they might require slightly more electricity than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t experience mold growth.

Make Cold Weather More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Woody's Sudden Service

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Developing a healthier space for household members who suffer from respiratory problems, like asthma
  • Decreasing usual wintertime complaints, such as rough skin or peeling lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Want to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your residence? Our Woody's Sudden Service pros can help you find the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Reach us at 703-278-2036 now to start the process.