Adding a whole-house humidifier can help decrease winter ailments in Cedar Rapids like flaky skin, a dry nose and peeling lips. As it runs with your heating system, there’s no need to carry a portable humidifier from room to room, sloshing water as you go.

As this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Ilten's. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the type of humidifier you select and how long we require to install it.

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

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most often installed type since they’re the most reasonably priced. They typically run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your home through a padded moving wheel, which moves up and evaporates water.

They’re available as bypass, which operates when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which runs independently. However, the decreased price tag also is accompanied by a higher need for service to stop mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to send moisture throughout your home. Depending on how frequently you use the humidifier, you’ll need to replace the pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

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

They need more water as opposed to a drum style, but the likelihood of mold is decreased since the water drains once the humidification cycle is finished. You can select between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to put in a new pad at least annually.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the most efficient and requires the smallest amount of extra work, because it doesn’t have to have standing water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you want, they can cost from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Because they can run without your furnace being on, they could need a bit more utilities than drum and flow-through types. However, the benefit is that they usually don’t experience mold troubles.

Make Cold Weather Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Ilten's

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

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Making an improved space for household members with respiratory ailments, like asthma
  • Alleviating frequent winter complaints, like dry skin or chapped lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more comfy heating season while at your residence? Our Ilten's pros can help you select the ideal whole-house humidifier for your home. Contact us at 319-208-2351 now to get started.