Adding a whole-house humidifier can help improve cold-weather issues in Cedar Rapids including flaky skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it operates with your heating system, there’s no need to carry a portable humidifier around your home, splashing water as you go.

Because 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 Ilten's. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the kind of humidifier you choose and how long we require to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed model because 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 spinning wheel, which moves up and evaporates water.

They’re available as bypass, which works when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which operates by itself. However, the lower price tag also is accompanied by a greater need for maintenance to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to move moisture throughout your residence. Depending on how frequently you turn on the humidifier, you’ll have to change this pad at least annually.

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 from HomeAdvisor.

They use more water than a drum humidifier, but the likelihood of mold is reduced since the liquid drains once the humidification cycle is complete. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to install a new pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the best efficiency and needs the smallest amount of maintenance, as it doesn’t require a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you need, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

Since they can operate independently of your furnace, they may require slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the benefit is that they typically don’t involve mold growth.

Make Wintertime More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Ilten's

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from cracking
  • Developing a healthier climate for household members who suffer from respiratory problems, including asthma
  • Decreasing frequent winter complaints, including scratchy skin or chapped lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Looking to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your home? Our Ilten's pros can help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Reach us at 319-208-2351 right away to begin the process.