Adding a whole-house humidifier can help lessen cold-weather problems in Norco and St. Charles Parish including flaky skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. As it operates with your heating system, you don’t have to carry a portable humidifier from room to room, spilling water as you go.

As this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Mayeuxs AC & Heating. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the kind of humidifier you choose and how long we require to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular kind since they’re the most affordable. They typically cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your home with a padded rotated wheel, which moves up and evaporates water.

You can choose from bypass, which runs when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which works independently. However, the lower price tag also includes a higher need for upkeep to avoid mold.

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

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 use more water as opposed to a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is decreased as the moisture drains 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 annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the best efficiency and requires a minimal amount of service, as it doesn’t require standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you are looking for, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

As they can run without your furnace being on, they might need a bit more electricity than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t experience mold troubles.

Make Winter Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Mayeuxs AC & Heating

Although a whole-house humidifier is more expensive than a portable model, it offers many advantages a single-room model can’t. Some of those advantages include:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Developing a healthier space for household members who have respiratory conditions, like asthma
  • Reducing frequent winter complaints, including dry skin or flaking lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your residence? Our Mayeuxs AC & Heating pros can help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Give us a call at (985) 764-2426 now to start the process.