Boiler Services in McMurray

Reliable Boiler Services in Washington County

Are you looking to stay warm in Pennsylvania? If you’re not a cold weather person, the boiler is your best friend. Like standing by a campfire, radiant heat helps you warm up quickly.

This form of heating feels warmer than a forced air system like a furnace or heat pump. That’s because forced air units use blowers to produce ventilation, which some homeowners find too breezy. Also, forced air units heat in cycles, which means the temperature fluctuates a few degrees from your thermostat setting between these cycles.

Valley Heating & Air Conditioning is pleased to provide a diverse array of heating, cooling, and indoor air quality (IAQ) products to our customers in Canonsburg and nearby.

The Advantages of a Boiler System

Boilers have significantly improved within the past decade—especially in the efficiency department. If you’ve owned your boiler for 10 years or longer, upgrading to a new one will help reduce your energy usage.

For example, let’s say your boiler is 56 percent AFUE (a typical efficiency rating for boilers manufactured 10 years ago). Upgrading to a 90 percent AFUE unit could reduce your carbon emissions by about 1.5 tons per year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

How Does a Boiler Operate? 

Hot steam rises from the spout when you boil water in a tea kettle on the stovetop. A boiler works the same way, but on a larger scale. Boilers can run on gas, oil, or electricity. Here’s what the process looks like:

1. A heating element boils water in a tank.
2. This produces steam, which flows through piping in your home.
3. The piping connects to heating modules (baseboard heaters, radiators, or radiant floor heating.)
4. The heating modules produce radiant heat, warming your home.

Boiler Installation and Replacement

Need a new boiler system installed? We’re here to get it done. Whether you need a unit replacement or all new piping, our team of HVAC experts is ready to assist.