Getting a whole-house humidifier can help improve cold-weather problems in Florissant and St. Charles such as itchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it runs with your heating system, you don’t have to lug a portable humidifier from room to room, splashing water as you go.

Since this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like B & B Heating & Cooling. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the type of humidifier you choose and how long we require to install it.

To help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your house, let’s go over the different models and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most popular type since they’re the most affordable. They usually are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They humidify your house with a padded rotated wheel, which raises and dissolves water.

You can choose from bypass, which works when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which operates independently. However, the decreased price tag also is accompanied by a higher need for service to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to send moisture around your house. Depending on how often you turn on the humidifier, you’ll want to change this pad at least every year.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They consume more water as opposed to a drum style, but the potential for mold is lower as the liquid empties once the humidification cycle is done. You can select 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 greatest efficiency and requires a minimal amount of service, because it doesn’t have to have a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you want, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Since they can run independently of your furnace, they could consume a bit more electricity than drum and flow-through models. However, the benefit is that they usually don’t experience mold growth.

Make Winter More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from B & B Heating & Cooling

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Making a healthier environment for family members who have respiratory problems, including asthma
  • Decreasing frequent wintertime complaints, like dry skin or chapped lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your residence? Our B & B Heating & Cooling specialists can help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your budget. Give us a call at 314-325-7552 now to get started.