Installing a whole-house humidifier can help improve cold-weather ailments in Ballwin and St. Charles such as flaky skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. As it runs with your heating system, there’s no need to carry a portable humidifier around your home, splashing water as you go.

Since this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Air Alliance Team. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the model of humidifier you choose and how long we need to install it.

To help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your needs, let’s go over the different kinds and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested kind as they’re the most economical. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your residence with a padded rotated wheel, which lifts and dissolves water.

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

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to move moisture throughout your house. Depending on how regularly you turn on the humidifier, you’ll want to put in a new pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They use more water when compared to a drum model, but the likelihood of mold is lower as the water empties once the humidification cycle is complete. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to put in a new pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the best efficiency and calls for the smallest amount of service, as it doesn’t have to have a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you want, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

Since they can work without your furnace being on, they could require a bit more energy than drum and flow-through models. However, the compromise is that they ordinarily don’t have mold issues.

Make Winter More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Air Alliance Team

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Making an improved environment for household members who have respiratory problems, such as asthma
  • Decreasing frequent winter complaints, such as dry skin or peeling lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your residence? Our Air Alliance Team pros can help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your budget. Contact us at 636-206-4250 now to get started.