Jackson County · Kansas City, MO
Heating and AC help in Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri, has some of the metro's oldest housing: brick Tudors and bungalows in Brookside and Waldo, large foursquares in Hyde Park and Midtown, and postwar ranches in south Kansas City. Heating and cooling problems follow the age of the house, and many homes have systems that were retrofitted into buildings never designed for central air.
- Same-day service when a technician is available
- Neighborhoods: Brookside, Waldo, Midtown
Areas in Kansas City
- Brookside
- Waldo
- Midtown
- Westport
- Crossroads
- Plaza
- Northeast
- Hyde Park
- Waldo
- South KC
- Red Bridge
ZIP codes: 64105, 64106, 64108, 64109, 64110, 64111, 64112, 64113, 64114, 64123, 64124, 64127, 64128, 64129, 64130, 64131, 64132, 64133, 64134, 64137, 64138, 64145, 64146
Kansas City homes and their heating and cooling
Pre-1940 homes often have basement furnaces venting into masonry chimneys, small or missing return air ducts, and upstairs rooms that were added to the duct system as an afterthought. Central air was added later, so coils sit on old furnaces and line sets run through tight chases. South Kansas City's 1950s and 60s ranches are simpler, with basement systems and short duct runs.
Hot second floors in older homes
Story-and-a-half bungalows and Tudors lose cooling upstairs because supply ducts are few and returns are missing. A ductless mini-split head or return air improvements fix it more reliably than a bigger AC.
Chimney venting after furnace upgrades
When an 80% furnace is replaced with a high-efficiency model, the water heater may be left alone in an oversized masonry chimney. That can cause poor draft and condensation, so a liner is often needed.
Asbestos on old ductwork
Some pre-1980 homes have white asbestos-containing tape or insulation on basement ducts and old boilers. A contractor should identify it before cutting into the ducts.
Common calls in Kansas City
- Furnace Repair
- AC Repair
- Furnace replacement in Kansas City, Missouri
- Ductless Mini-Split Installation
- Duct Sealing & Repair
- AC Replacement & Installation
Also available in Kansas City: emergency heating and AC and every HVAC service.
Kansas City at a glance
- County
- Jackson County
- Utilities
- Evergy supplies electricity and Spire supplies natural gas to most homes.
- Permits
- The City of Kansas City, Missouri, requires licensed mechanical contractors and permits for furnace and AC replacement and new ductwork.
- ZIP codes
- 64105, 64106, 64108, 64109, 64110, 64111, 64112, 64113, 64114, 64123, 64124, 64127, 64128, 64129, 64130, 64131, 64132, 64133, 64134, 64137, 64138, 64145, 64146
Kansas City heating and cooling FAQ
Do I need a permit to replace a furnace in Kansas City, Missouri?
Yes. The city requires a mechanical permit, which the licensed contractor normally pulls.
Why is my bungalow's upstairs so hot?
Most older homes have few upstairs supply ducts and little or no return air up there. Adding a return or a mini-split usually helps more than a bigger air conditioner.
Guides for Kansas City homeowners
Need HVAC help in Kansas City?
Same-day service when a technician is available. One call connects you with a licensed HVAC contractor who serves your ZIP.