Adding a whole-house humidifier can help improve winter problems in Thousand Palms including scratchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Since it operates with your heating system, you don’t need to carry a portable humidifier from room to room, splashing water as you go.

Since this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Marios Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the model of humidifier you choose 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 costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested type as 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 lifts and evaporates water.

You can choose from bypass, which operates when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which operates on its own. However, the decreased price tag also is accompanied by a higher need for service to stop mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to move moisture around your residence. Depending on how regularly you use the humidifier, you’ll have to replace the pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water than a drum humidifier, but the chance of mold is reduced since the liquid drains 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 annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is regarded as the best efficiency and requires the smallest amount of maintenance, since it doesn’t have to have standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you need, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

Since they can operate without your furnace being on, they may consume slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through models. However, the benefit is that they typically don’t experience mold troubles.

Make Winter More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Marios Air Conditioning

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Creating a healthier climate for loved ones who have respiratory conditions, including asthma
  • Alleviating common wintertime complaints, like rough skin or peeling lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your residence? Our Marios Air Conditioning specialists can help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your budget. Contact us at 760-314-4766 now to begin the process.