Getting a whole-house humidifier can help improve winter ailments in Lincoln such as scratchy skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. As it runs with your heating system, you don’t need to drag a portable humidifier from room to room, sloshing water as you go.

Because this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like AW Heating & Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the type of humidifier you select and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your needs, let’s review the different kinds and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular kind because they’re the most reasonably priced. They usually cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your residence through a padded rotated wheel, which moves up and evaporates water.

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

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to distribute moisture around your home. Depending on how frequently you turn on the humidifier, you’ll need 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 compiled by HomeAdvisor.

They use more water as opposed to a drum humidifier, but the potential for mold is reduced as the liquid drains once the humidification cycle is done. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to replace the pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is regarded as the greatest efficiency and requires the least amount of extra work, because it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you need, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

As they can run independently of your furnace, they might consume a bit more energy than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t have mold growth.

Make Winter More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from AW Heating & Air Conditioning

Although a whole-house humidifier costs more than a portable model, it provides many advantages a single-room model can’t. A couple of those advantages involve:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Creating an improved climate for household members who have respiratory ailments, such as asthma
  • Alleviating common winter complaints, like scratchy skin or flaking lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your residence? Our AW Heating & Air Conditioning pros can help you select the right whole-house humidifier for your needs. Contact us at 402-438-7992 today to start the process.