Adding a whole-house humidifier can help decrease cold-weather problems in Norco and surrounding parishes such as flaky skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. As it works with your heating system, there’s no need to lug a portable humidifier from room to room, spilling water as you go.

As this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Mayeuxs AC & Heating. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the model of humidifier you want and how long it takes us to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested type because they’re the most economical. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your home through a padded spinning wheel, which raises and evaporates water.

You can choose from bypass, which operates when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which runs by itself. However, the decreased price tag also comes with a greater need for upkeep to stop mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to send moisture throughout your residence. Depending on how often you need the humidifier, you’ll need to replace the 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 cost $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

They consume more water when compared to a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is reduced since the moisture flows away once the humidification cycle is complete. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to replace the pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the best efficiency and needs the least amount of maintenance, since it doesn’t require a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you want, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.

As they can run without your furnace being on, they may require slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they typically don’t have mold issues.

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

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Making a better climate for loved ones with respiratory problems, such as asthma
  • Reducing usual wintertime complaints, including rough skin or chapped lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your home? Our Mayeuxs AC & Heating pros can help you choose the ideal whole-house humidifier for your budget. Reach us at (985) 764-2426 right away to get started.