Getting a whole-house humidifier can help decrease cold-weather ailments in Norco and St. Charles Parish such as flaky skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it works with your heating system, you don’t need to carry a portable humidifier from room to room, sloshing 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 model of humidifier you choose and how long we need to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular type as they’re the most reasonably priced. They typically run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your residence with a padded spinning wheel, which moves up and dissolves water.

They’re available as bypass, which operates when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which operates on its own. However, the smaller price tag also is accompanied by an increased need for upkeep to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to send moisture across your home. Depending on how frequently you need the humidifier, you’ll have to change this pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water than a drum model, but the potential for mold is decreased because the moisture empties once the humidification cycle is finished. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to replace the pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is regarded as the most efficient and calls for the smallest amount of extra work, as it doesn’t require standing 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 put together by HomeAdvisor.

As they can work independently of your furnace, they may consume a bit more energy than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they usually don’t have mold troubles.

Make Cold Weather More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Mayeuxs AC & Heating

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Creating a better climate for loved ones with respiratory problems, including asthma
  • Decreasing usual winter complaints, including scratchy skin or cracked lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your residence? Our Mayeuxs AC & Heating specialists can help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your home. Reach us at (985) 764-2426 today to begin the process.