Getting a whole-house humidifier can help decrease wintertime ailments in Saint Louis including itchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Because it operates with your heating system, you don’t need to lug a portable humidifier from room to room, sloshing water as you go.

Because this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule skilled whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Morgner Inc. Air Conditioning & Heating. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the type of humidifier you choose and how long it takes us to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed type because they’re the most economical. They typically run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your house through a padded moving wheel, which moves up and dissolves water.

You can choose from bypass, which works when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which works on its own. However, the lower price tag also is accompanied by a greater need for service to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to distribute moisture across your residence. Depending on how frequently you turn on the humidifier, you’ll have to replace the pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water than a drum model, but the potential for mold is lower because the liquid drains once the humidification cycle is done. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to put in a new pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the greatest efficiency and calls for the least amount of extra work, because it doesn’t require a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the options you are looking for, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can operate without your furnace being on, they may consume slightly more electricity than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the benefit is that they typically don’t involve mold issues.

Make Cold Weather More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Morgner Inc. Air Conditioning & Heating

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing a better space for household members with respiratory ailments, like asthma
  • Decreasing usual winter complaints, including rough skin or peeling lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more comfy heating season while indoors? Our Morgner Inc. Air Conditioning & Heating pros can help you select the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Reach us at 314-262-4541 right away to get started.