Adding a whole-house humidifier can help lessen cold-weather ailments in Neptune City including scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it operates with your heating system, you don’t need to lug a portable humidifier around your home, spilling water as you go.

As this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Aggressive Mechanical. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the type of humidifier you choose and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested model as they’re the most reasonably priced. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your home with a padded rotated wheel, which lifts and dissolves water.

You can select from bypass, which works when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which runs by itself. However, the decreased price tag also is accompanied by a higher need for upkeep to stop mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to send moisture throughout your residence. Depending on how regularly you use the humidifier, you’ll need to change this pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name says, flow-through humidifiers flow water through an evaporator pad to create humidity. They run between $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

They consume more water than a drum style, but the potential for mold is reduced as the moisture empties once the humidification cycle is complete. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to put in a new pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

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

Since they can work independently of your furnace, they could require slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through types. However, the compromise is that they ordinarily don’t involve mold growth.

Make Cold Weather Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Aggressive Mechanical

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Creating an improved climate for family members who suffer from respiratory problems, such as asthma
  • Alleviating common winter complaints, including rough skin or chapped lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while indoors? Our Aggressive Mechanical specialists can help you select the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Give us a call at 732-806-5536 today to begin the process.