Installing a whole-house humidifier can help lessen winter issues in Rapid City such as flaky skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Because it works with your heating system, you don’t have to lug a portable humidifier across your home, sloshing water as you go.

Since this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Precision Mechanical. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the model of humidifier you want and how long we need to install it.

To help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your needs, let’s go over the different types and their estimated price.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed model as they’re the most reasonably priced. They often run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your residence with a padded rotated wheel, which moves up and evaporates water.

You can select from bypass, which works when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which operates independently. However, the decreased price tag also comes with a greater need for service to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to move moisture throughout your residence. Depending on how regularly you use the humidifier, you’ll need to put in a new pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water as opposed to a drum model, but the potential for mold is decreased as the moisture flows away once the humidification cycle is complete. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to put in a new pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the greatest efficiency and calls for a minimal amount of service, because it doesn’t require a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you need, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can operate without your furnace being on, they may require somewhat more energy than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the trade-off is that they usually don’t have mold issues.

Make Winter More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Precision Mechanical

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Developing a better space for family members who have respiratory ailments, like asthma
  • Reducing frequent wintertime complaints, like rough skin or cracked lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your residence? Our Precision Mechanical specialists can help you choose the right whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at 605-206-3766 today to get started.