Fall, with its joys of cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and warm evenings by the fireplace, will be here before we know it. As we get ready to say goodbye to another hot Kansas City summer, we’re sharing our ultimate checklist every homeowner can tackle—prepping your HVAC system for those cool autumn nights to come. Comfortable with DIY HVAC Maintenance? …

The U.S. Department of Energy set the rule. For maximum energy efficiency, and allegedly your optimal comfort, you should set your thermostat to 78 degrees during the summertime. Did the suits in Washington think about just how hot and humid places like the Kansas City metro get during the summer months? Suggesting 78 degrees suggests they didn’t. And, what about …

In addition to HVAC systems, Envirotech installs and services tanked, tankless and hybrid water heaters. After all, “comfort solutions” is in our name, and having hot water is certainly a comfort. If you’re upgrading or replacing your water heater, you want the perfect one for your home, usage and budget. However, water heaters aren’t as easy to choose as they …

When the power goes out, it can be a real hassle for you and your family. And until you’ve experienced it, especially under certain circumstances, which we’ll discuss later, a home generator might not have been on your list of home improvements to consider. After all, a home generator is a serious investment, but there are several reasons that make …

We get it. Everything is more expensive. It’s a busy time of year. Your furnace held its own against Kansas City’s last cold winter. You really don’t need something else on your fall to-do list. So, can you skip your HVAC maintenance service appointment this year? You could, but should you? No. But, really… what’s the harm if you miss …

Many homeowners know the feeling of turning on the air conditioner or furnace for the first time in a new season and it doesn’t kick on, or blow cold or hot air. Most have felt dread over their A/C or furnace going out on the hottest or coldest days of the year. There are a few who’ve completely ignored HVAC …

Maybe you feel like you’re living with Goldie Locks & the Three Bears—always adjusting the thermostat because your home feels too hot or too cold. Perhaps you’re looking for ways to save on your utility bills. Both are common situations when you live in the Kansas City metro, which has very hot summers and very cold winters. Seems like there …

Our customers and air conditioning service and repair experts can’t believe it either, but here we are in mid-July, experiencing a week of temperatures in the mid-90s. The forecast is for more heat next week. So, let’s answer this question a month early and review what you can do to counteract how extremely hot days affect your air conditioner. Does …

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been sounding the alarm for years regarding indoor air quality. It estimates that the concentrations of some pollutants are 2 to 5 times higher indoors than outdoors. This is an issue since most people spend the majority of their time inside, even more so over the past few years. It’s only getting …

HVAC systems have come a long way in energy efficiency since we began serving Kansas City area homeowners in 1984. Even back then, doing our part to protect the environment was just as important as ensuring your home’s environment was comfortable year-round. Doing right by our customers and the environment matters to us so much that “enviro” is part of …