How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

August 26, 2025

Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case.

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What to Do When Your Basement Floods in Allegheny County

What to Do When Your Basement Floods in Allegheny County

August 18, 2025

Your Pittsburgh, basement is flooded and filled with water. Now what?

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3 Signs It’s Time For a New AC

July 31, 2025

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, high-efficiency air conditioners can reduce energy usage by 20 to 50 percent per year.

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Do I Need a Plumbing Inspection?

Do I Need a Plumbing Inspection?

July 16, 2025

Gurgle, gurgle. Hiss. If you immediately recognize these sounds from any plumbing in your Pennsylvania home, it could indicate you need a home plumbing inspection.

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What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup? Photo of a man holding his nose due to odor.

What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

June 30, 2025

As the temperatures begin to rise in Pittsburgh, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?

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Upgrade Your Outdated Electrical Panel. An electrician working on a panel.

Upgrade Your Outdated Electrical Panel

June 16, 2025

This silent workhorse is easy to overlook, but you cannot power your home without it. Like any critical home system or appliance, it can become outdated and incapable of doing its job efficiently. It may not be able to handle increased electrical load or safely supply the power you need.

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Spring AC Maintenance Tips

May 30, 2025

From replacing air filters to scheduling maintenance, cleaning your cooling system can prevent breakdowns and keep your home comfortable.

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Planning to Remodel? Go Ductless! Relaxed young hispanic female homeowner sitting on huge comfortable couch, turning on air conditioner with remote controller, switching on cooler system, setting comfortable temperature in living room.

Planning to Remodel? Go Ductless!

May 15, 2025

You probably already know about the advantages of ductless heating and cooling systems—and how they can significantly lower your Pittsburgh, home’s carbon footprint while improving your indoor air quality.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Drinking Water. Photo of a water filtration installed.

5 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Drinking Water

April 30, 2025

You pour yourself a glass of water, crystal clear and seemingly refreshing.

But what if your water is not as pure as it looks?

What if, lurking within that seemingly innocent glass of water, are microscopic particles of plastic, remnants of industrial waste, or even traces of harmful chemicals?

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What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies? Sick little schoolgirl coughs and blows nose wiping with white paper napkin.

What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?

April 15, 2025

If your Pittsburgh home is facing air-quality issues, you may be suffering anything from minor discomfort to significant allergy or health problems. Our team at McVay Plumbing, Heating & Cooling wants to help keep your home’s indoor air quality high and you and your family healthy and comfortable.

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