Installing a whole-house humidifier can help decrease cold-weather problems in Portland such as itchy skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. Since it operates with your heating system, you don’t need to carry a portable humidifier around your home, splashing water as you go.

As this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Three Rivers Heating & Cooling. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the type of humidifier you select and how long we require to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested type as they’re the most economical. They usually are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your residence with a padded moving wheel, which raises and evaporates water.

You can select from bypass, which runs when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which runs by itself. However, the decreased price tag also includes a higher need for upkeep to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to send moisture throughout your residence. Depending on how frequently you need the humidifier, you’ll need to change this pad at least yearly.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water as opposed to a drum model, but the chance of mold is lower because the liquid empties once the humidification cycle is finished. 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 known as the greatest efficiency 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 cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Because they can operate independently of your furnace, they may need slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through types. However, the benefit is that they ordinarily don’t have mold troubles.

Make Cold Weather More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Three Rivers Heating & Cooling

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Creating an improved environment for loved ones who suffer from respiratory ailments, such as asthma
  • Decreasing usual winter complaints, such as dry skin or flaking lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our Three Rivers Heating & Cooling specialists can help you choose the ideal whole-house humidifier for your home. Give us a call at 503-213-4433 today to begin the process.