Installing a whole-house humidifier can help lessen cold-weather issues in Myrtle Beach including flaky skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. Because it runs with your heating system, you don’t have to drag a portable humidifier across your home, sloshing water as you go.

Because 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 Polar Air & Mechanical. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the model of humidifier you select and how long it takes us to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

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

They’re available as bypass, which runs when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which works independently. However, the lower price tag also comes with an increased need for service to stop mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to move moisture throughout your residence. Depending on how often you use the humidifier, you’ll have to replace the pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water when compared to a drum model, but the likelihood of mold is reduced since the water empties once the humidification cycle is done. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to install a new pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is regarded as the best efficiency and calls for the smallest amount of extra work, as it doesn’t require standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you need, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

As they can work independently of your furnace, they may need slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through models. However, the benefit is that they usually don’t involve mold troubles.

Make Winter Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Polar Air & Mechanical

Although a whole-house humidifier is pricier than a portable model, it provides many advantages a single-room model can’t. Some of those pluses entail:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing an improved climate for family members who have respiratory ailments, such as asthma
  • Decreasing common wintertime complaints, including scratchy skin or peeling lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while indoors? Our Polar Air & Mechanical specialists can help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your budget. Contact us at 843-253-4874 right away to start the process.