A Guide of Commonly Asked Questions About Refrigerants in 2025

January 15, 2025

In the world of HVAC, change is constant, and 2025 marks a significant shift in refrigerant standards.

With the transition to A2L refrigerants and the phasedown of R-410A, the industry is abuzz with questions, concerns, and opportunities.

Why Get a Water Filtration System?

December 30, 2024

As a Canonsburg homeowner, you invest thousands of dollars in your plumbing system. But how much money have you spent improving the quality of your drinking water?

Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important

December 13, 2024

Essentially, the air in your Cranberry Township home is carried to and from your lungs back to the HVAC system. Air ducts are the paths traveled by the air, meaning it’s optimum for the traveling air to be as clean as possible, because the air can pick up any particles or debris in the ducts and carry it straight to you.

What to Do If Your Main Line Drain Is Clogged

November 29, 2024

Are you anxious after seeing water backing up in your Cranberry Township home? After all, who wouldn’t worry when they see water piling up in their home? The truth is this could be a sign of a serious problem—a clogged main line drain.

How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

November 15, 2024

Our team at McVay Plumbing, Heating & Cooling could help you save big bucks on your monthly utility bill by performing a furnace replacement.

5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

October 15, 2024

As the leaves change color here in Pennsylvania, our team at McVay Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is preparing for an important time of the year—furnace inspection season.

3 Health Benefits for Using Your AC While Sleeping

September 16, 2024

A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You also need to keep your home comfortably cool at night as well.

Going Ductless

August 30, 2024

You can spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when you upgrade your AC system, according to ENERGY STAR®.

Air Conditioning Basics–Did You Know?

August 15, 2024

Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air.  Below are some air conditioning basics.

Help! I Have No Hot Water in my Water Heater

June 4, 2024

Our certified plumbers can help with whatever water heater issue you may have. Talk to us about a new installation or replacement, a repair, or water heater maintenance.

Need HVAC Service?

Contact the experts at McVay Plumbing Heating & Cooling Company.

Call us at 412-828-7212!