Adding a whole-house humidifier can help improve winter issues in Omaha like flaky skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it operates with your heating system, you don’t have to drag a portable humidifier around your home, sloshing water as you go.

Since this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like The Frazier Company. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the model of humidifier you choose and how long it takes us to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed type because they’re the most economical. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They humidify your residence through a padded rotated wheel, which moves up and dissolves water.

You can select from bypass, which runs when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which operates independently. However, the decreased price tag also includes an increased need for maintenance to stop mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to distribute moisture around your house. Depending on how often you turn on the humidifier, you’ll want to put in a new pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water when compared to a drum style, but the potential for mold is decreased because 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 annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is regarded as the greatest efficiency and needs the least amount of extra work, since it doesn’t have to have a pool 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.

As they can work independently of your furnace, they might consume slightly more electricity than drum and flow-through models. However, the compromise is that they usually don’t involve mold growth.

Make Wintertime Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from The Frazier Company

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Creating a better climate for family members with respiratory problems, including asthma
  • Decreasing usual cold-weather complaints, like dry skin or peeling lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your residence? Our The Frazier Company specialists can help you find the ideal whole-house humidifier for your needs. Reach us at 402-628-0206 today to start the process.