Adding a whole-house humidifier can help decrease winter issues in Omaha such as itchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it operates with your heating system, there’s no need to lug a portable humidifier from room to room, spilling water as you go.

As this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like The Frazier Company. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the model of humidifier you select and how long we require to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular model as they’re the most economical. They typically are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your residence with a padded moving wheel, which moves up and dissolves water.

You can select from bypass, which operates when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which operates on its own. However, the decreased price tag also is accompanied by an increased need for service to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to distribute moisture throughout your home. Depending on how regularly you need the humidifier, you’ll need to change this pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water as opposed to a drum style, but the likelihood of mold is reduced because the liquid drains once the humidification cycle is complete. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to put in a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the most efficient and requires the smallest amount of maintenance, since it doesn’t have to have a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you want, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Because they can operate without your furnace being on, they may need slightly more electricity than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t have mold growth.

Make Cold Weather More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from The Frazier Company

Although a whole-house humidifier is pricier than a portable model, it gives many perks a single-room model can’t. A few of those pluses involve:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Making a healthier climate for family members who have respiratory problems, including asthma
  • Reducing usual winter complaints, such as dry skin or flaking lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our The Frazier Company pros can help you find the ideal whole-house humidifier for your needs. Contact us at 402-628-0206 right away to start the process.