Adding a whole-house humidifier can help decrease cold-weather issues in Saint Louis like scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Because it works with your heating system, you don’t need to drag a portable humidifier around your home, spilling 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 Morgner Inc. Air Conditioning & 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 select the best whole-house humidifier for your needs, let’s go over the different kinds and their estimated fee.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular model since they’re the most affordable. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your house through a padded rotated wheel, which moves up and disperses water.

You can choose from bypass, which operates when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which runs by itself. However, the lower price tag also is accompanied by a higher need for maintenance to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to distribute moisture around your home. Depending on how regularly you use the humidifier, you’ll need to replace the pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water as opposed to a drum style, but the potential for mold is reduced as the liquid empties once the humidification cycle is complete. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to replace the pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is regarded as the best efficiency and calls for the smallest amount of service, because it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you need, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

As they can operate without your furnace being on, they could require somewhat more energy than drum and flow-through models. However, the benefit is that they ordinarily don’t involve mold issues.

Make Winter 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 pluses a single-room model can’t. Some of those perks entail:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Making a healthier climate for household members who suffer from respiratory conditions, such as asthma
  • Alleviating usual winter complaints, such as scratchy skin or chapped lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while indoors? Our Morgner Inc. Air Conditioning & Heating specialists can help you choose the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Contact us at 314-262-4541 right away to get started.