Adding a whole-house humidifier can help decrease winter ailments in Long Island such as itchy skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. Since it works with your heating system, you don’t have to drag a portable humidifier around your home, splashing water as you go.

As this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Airmax Long Island. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the type of humidifier you select and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested kind since they’re the most reasonably priced. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your house through a padded rotated wheel, which raises and evaporates water.

You can choose from bypass, which works when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which runs on its own. However, the decreased price tag also includes an increased need for upkeep to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to distribute moisture across your residence. Depending on how often you turn on the humidifier, you’ll want to put in a new pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water when compared to a drum style, but the chance of mold is decreased because the water flows away once the humidification cycle is complete. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to install a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the best efficiency and requires a minimal amount of maintenance, because it doesn’t have to have standing 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 from HomeAdvisor.

Because they can run independently of your furnace, they may require a bit more energy than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the compromise is that they usually don’t experience mold growth.

Make Wintertime Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Airmax Long Island

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Making a better environment for loved ones who have respiratory conditions, such as asthma
  • Alleviating common winter complaints, including rough skin or cracked lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your residence? Our Airmax Long Island pros can help you select the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Contact us at 631-737-5566 today to begin the process.