Envirotech has been installing and servicing water heaters across the Kansas City metro for over 40 years. We're a family-owned, WBENC-certified woman-owned company based in Shawnee, with a 4.9-star rating across 700+ customer reviews.

We install tank, tankless, and hybrid water heaters, and we've recently added whole-home water softener installation because hard water and water heaters are a problem that's better solved together.

If your water heater has failed, is failing, or you just want a straight answer on whether to repair or replace it, call us. We'll tell you what we'd do if it were our family and house. You can count on our experts for high quality work and honest recommendations on whether a repair or replacement is the right call.

The tank water heater is the most common system in Kansas City homes, and it still makes sense for a lot of households. A 40- or 50-gallon storage tank keeps hot water ready on demand, and the upfront cost is lower than tankless or hybrid alternatives.

The trade-off is efficiency. A tank heater cycles on and off all day because it must keep that stored water hot. And when the tank empties, you wait. The last one to shower knows what that feels like.

For smaller families or homes where hot water demand is predictable, a properly sized tank unit remains the most straightforward and cost-effective solution. We install and service tank water heaters from State, Bradford White, A.O. Smith, and other major brands, and we'll size the unit correctly for your household.

What we do:

• Tank water heater installation and replacement
• Repair heating elements, thermostats, pressure relief valves, and anode rods
• Proper sizing for your home and household size
• Gas and electric models

Most tank water heaters last 8 to 12 years. These are the signs it's time to replace yours:

• The unit is 10 years old or older
• You're running out of hot water faster than you used to
• The water looks rusty or has a metallic smell or taste
• You hear rumbling, popping, or banging from the tank
• There's water pooling or moisture around the base
• You've needed more than one repair in the past two years

A tankless water heater heats water on demand. No storage tank cycling on and off all day, which typically cuts water heating costs by 20 to 35 percent compared to a conventional tank.

The bigger benefit for most families is that you stop running out of hot water. A properly sized tankless unit delivers a continuous supply of hot water regardless of how many people are showering, doing laundry, or running the dishwasher at once.

Tankless systems cost more upfront; however, they also tend to last 20 or more years with proper maintenance, which is much longer than a tank unit. For many homeowners, the math works out over time.

Envirotech installs and services tankless water heaters from Navien, State, and other leading manufacturers. We'll calculate your home's peak demand and recommend the right unit.

What we do:

• Tankless water heater installation and replacement
• Gas and electric models
• Whole-home and point-of-use systems
• Repair and annual descaling service
• Conversion from tank to tankless, including gas line and venting work

A hybrid water heater (AKA a heat pump water heater) pulls heat from the surrounding air rather than generating it directly. That difference has a big impact on your energy bill: most hybrid units are two to three times more efficient than a standard electric tank.

They also vent through PVC instead of the metal flue that conventional tanks require. That gives us a lot more flexibility in placement. We can install a hybrid unit right where your old water heater sat, which keeps installation costs down and cuts the wait for hot water at your faucets.

If you're replacing an older electric tank heater, a hybrid system is usually the most cost-effective long-term choice. We'll tell you whether your home is a good fit before recommending it.

What we do:

• Hybrid / heat pump water heater installation and replacement
• Retrofitting from existing tank systems
• Service and repair

Most Kansas City homes run gas water heaters because natural gas is typically cheaper per BTU than electricity, and gas units recover faster after the tank empties. If your home already has a gas line to the water heater location, staying with gas usually makes the most sense.

Electric models, including hybrid heat pump units are worth considering if you don't have a gas line, if electricity rates in your area are competitive, or if you're pairing the water heater with solar panels. They're also quieter and don't require venting to the outside.

We install both. When you call, we'll look at your existing setup, your fuel costs, and your usage, and help you make the call that makes sense for your home.

Kansas City water is hard. The dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water supply leave scale buildup inside your pipes, your water heater tank, and your appliances. That buildup reduces efficiency and shortens lifespan. A water heater working against heavy mineral deposits doesn't just cost more to run; it wears out faster.

A whole-home water softener removes those minerals at the point of entry, before they reach your fixtures, your appliances, and your skin. The difference is noticeable. Dishes come out of the dishwasher without spots. Soap and shampoo lather the way they're supposed to. The scale stops accumulating on your faucets. And your water heater, whether it's the one you have or the one we're about to install, runs cleaner and lasts longer.

Envirotech installs whole-home water softeners sized to your household's water usage and local hardness levels. We'll assess your water, recommend the right system, and handle the installation.

Benefits of a whole-home water softener:

• Eliminates scale buildup in pipes, water heaters, and appliances
• Extends the life of your water heater, dishwasher, and washing machine
• Reduces soap and detergent use
• Softer skin and hair, less dryness after showering
• Cleaner, spot-free dishes and glassware
• Maximizes the efficiency and lifespan of a new tankless or hybrid water heater

If you're already replacing your water heater, it's a smart time to add a softener. Chances are you'll wish you'd had one sooner. We can coordinate both installations in a single visit.

The answer depends on three things: how old the unit is, what's wrong with it, and what your energy costs look like.

• A water heater under 8 years old with a failed heating element or a bad thermostat is almost always worth repairing.
• A 13-year-old tank that's leaking from the bottom is not. That's a vessel failure, and no repair changes that.
• An older unit that's technically working but running inefficiently may cost more to keep than to replace.

• In business since 1984. Over 40 years of water heater and water softener installation across the KC metro.
• 4.9-star rating across 700+ verified customer reviews.
• Family-owned and WBENC-certified woman-owned business, based in Shawnee, KS.
• 24/7 emergency service, every day of the year, including holidays.
• Upfront pricing. You'll know the cost before we start work.
• All major brands serviced and installed, including State, Bradford White, A.O. Smith, and Navien.
• Financing available for qualifying installations.
• Maintenance agreements make upkeep simple and affordable.

Envirotech installs, repairs, and replaces water heaters and water softeners throughout the Kansas City metro and Johnson County, including Shawnee, Lenexa, Overland Park, Mission, Merriam, Leawood, Olathe, Prairie Village, Kansas City, Basehor, Spring Hill, and surrounding communities.

When you call us, you reach our technicians, not a call center routing work to subcontractors. We live and work in the same neighborhoods you do.