Adding a whole-house humidifier can help lessen cold-weather ailments in Milledgeville and Middle Georgia such as scratchy skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it works with your heating system, you don’t need to lug a portable humidifier around your home, spilling water as you go.

As this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Air Concepts of Middle Georgia. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the type of humidifier you choose and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your home, let’s go over the different models and their estimated fee.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular type as they’re the most reasonably priced. They usually are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your residence through a padded moving wheel, which moves up and disperses water.

You can choose from bypass, which operates when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which operates by itself. However, the lower price tag also is accompanied by an increased need for service to stop mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to send moisture across your residence. Depending on how often you use the humidifier, you’ll need to put in a new pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water when compared to a drum humidifier, but the potential for mold is lower because the liquid empties once the humidification cycle is finished. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to put in a new pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the greatest efficiency and calls for a minimal amount of maintenance, because it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you want, they can range 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 might need slightly more electricity than drum and flow-through types. However, the trade-off is that they typically don’t have mold growth.

Make Cold Weather More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Air Concepts of Middle Georgia

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Creating a better climate for household members who have respiratory ailments, like asthma
  • Decreasing frequent winter complaints, such as dry skin or chapped lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your home? Our Air Concepts of Middle Georgia specialists can help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Contact us at 478-200-5689 today to begin the process.