Getting a whole-house humidifier can help lessen winter problems in Manassas such as flaky skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. As it runs with your heating system, there’s no need to carry a portable humidifier from room to room, splashing water as you go.

As this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Woody's Sudden Service. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the model of humidifier you select and how long it takes us to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested kind as they’re the most reasonably priced. They typically cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your residence with a padded rotated wheel, which raises and evaporates water.

They’re available as bypass, which runs when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which runs by itself. However, the lower price tag also is accompanied by an increased need for maintenance to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to send moisture across your residence. Depending on how regularly you turn on the humidifier, you’ll want to replace the pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water as opposed to a drum style, but the likelihood of mold is lower because the liquid flows away 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 once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the best efficiency and calls for a minimal amount of extra work, since it doesn’t have to have a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you are looking for, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can operate without your furnace being on, they could need somewhat more electricity than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the benefit is that they ordinarily don’t involve mold growth.

Make Winter Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Woody's Sudden Service

Although a whole-house humidifier is more expensive than a portable model, it gives many perks a single-room model can’t. Some of those pluses entail:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Developing an improved environment for family members who have respiratory ailments, such as asthma
  • Decreasing frequent wintertime complaints, such as scratchy skin or flaking lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

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