Installing a whole-house humidifier can help improve cold-weather issues in Ballwin and St. Charles including scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. As it works with your heating system, you don’t need to drag a portable humidifier across your home, sloshing 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 Alliance Team. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the model of humidifier you select 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 types and their estimated fee.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

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

You can choose from bypass, which works when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which runs on its own. However, the lower price tag also comes with an increased need for maintenance to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to distribute moisture across your residence. Depending on how regularly you turn on the humidifier, you’ll need to change this pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water than a drum model, but the chance of mold is lower because the liquid drains once the humidification cycle is done. 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 most efficient and requires a minimal amount of maintenance, because it doesn’t require a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you want, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

As they can operate without your furnace being on, they might need somewhat more electricity than drum and flow-through types. However, the compromise is that they usually don’t experience mold growth.

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

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Developing an improved environment for family members who have respiratory conditions, like asthma
  • Reducing frequent cold-weather complaints, including dry skin or chapped lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Want to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our Air Alliance Team pros can help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your home. Give us a call at 636-206-4584 now to start the process.