Adding a whole-house humidifier can help improve winter ailments in Shamokin and Sunbury including scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. As it runs with your heating system, you don’t need to carry a portable humidifier around your home, spilling water as you go.

As this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like LTS Plumbing & Heating Inc.. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the type of humidifier you want and how long we require to install it.

To help you choose 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 often installed kind because they’re the most affordable. They often cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your house through a padded rotated wheel, which raises and dissolves water.

You can select from bypass, which operates when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which works independently. However, the smaller price tag also includes an increased need for service to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to move moisture across your home. Depending on how frequently 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 create humidity. They cost $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

They consume more water when compared to a drum humidifier, but the potential for mold is lower as the water empties 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 every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

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

As they can run without your furnace being on, they may require somewhat more electricity than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t involve mold troubles.

Make Winter Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from LTS Plumbing & Heating Inc.

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Creating a healthier environment for loved ones with respiratory conditions, such as asthma
  • Decreasing frequent cold-weather complaints, like rough skin or flaking lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our LTS Plumbing & Heating Inc. pros can help you select the ideal whole-house humidifier for your home. Reach us at 570-648-0748 right away to start the process.