January 14, 2020 at 1:20 pm by Mike Nicholson
Categories: Plumbing
Modern plumbing systems are largely responsible for much of the comfort and convenience that we enjoy in our lives. That is precisely why you should take any steps possible in order to prevent problems from developing with your plumbing system. During the winter months, frozen pipes are at the forefront of any homeowner’s plumbing concerns. Fortunately for you, there are some ways in which you can avoid this problem, as well as the plumbing repairs [Read More...]
February 5, 2021 at 5:50 am by Mike Nicholson
Categories: Uncategorized
Frozen pipes are a fairly common plumbing problem that many homeowners have dealt with. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know if this every happens to you! How to Know if Your Pipes are Frozen If you turn on a faucet and nothing comes out after a cold spell, there’s a pretty good chance you have a frozen pipe. The pipe may just be partially frozen if there’s a trickle of water coming [Read More...]
December 16, 2020 at 3:00 pm by Mike Nicholson
Categories: Heating/Cooling
Having a furnace that’s too big for your space is extremely inefficient. There are two simple signs that indicate that your furnace is most likely oversized: Your furnace runs for a short period of time before shutting off. Your home has uncomfortable hot and cold rooms. Let’s go into more detail about each of these. Furnace Turns Off and On An oversized furnace has short run times (or “short cycles”) because it’s quickly heating your [Read More...]
December 3, 2020 at 7:00 am by Mike Nicholson
Categories: Heating/Cooling
Old furnaces can make all sorts of noises. While many aren’t any cause for concern for Framingham-area homeowners, there are 3 furnace noises you should never ignore: Banging Grinding Whining We’ll explore what’s causing these noises and what should be done to stop them. Banging Noise When the Furnace Kicks On Common causes of banging noises include: Dirty furnace burners: Does it take several several seconds to a minute before the furnace comes on after [Read More...]
June 5, 2020 at 8:48 pm by Mike Nicholson
Categories: Uncategorized
It is officially June and we have been in quarantine for about 3 months now. At this point, we all have adapted to a routine. Everyone has a place for school and work. We are staying inside the house more, cooking more. Watching more television and using electronics. Unfortunately, this is going to be how we live moving forward. Even though we are using more electricity than normal, there are ways to keep your electric [Read More...]
April 14, 2020 at 7:00 pm by Mike Nicholson
Categories: Uncategorized
As it always has been, the health and welfare of our homeowners and our team is our top priority. While we are taking precautionary measures to limit the interaction we have with the general public, everyone needs heat, hot water, and clear drains in their homes. For this reason, we are still open for business, especially for emergency after hours services. Here’s what Nicholson is doing to keep everyone in our family safe: -If our [Read More...]
December 2, 2019 at 5:59 pm by Mike Nicholson
Categories: General, Uncategorized Tags: Electrical, Electrician, Fire Safety, Fuses and Breakers, heating, Home Safety, Maintenance, Outlets, Wire Insulation
The cold weather has already arrived the in New England and it is only going to get colder. As we start to spend more and more time inside, it is important that our home is safe. One thing we as homeowners don’t make a priority is fire safety. Below are some ways Nicholson can help prevent house fires from starting. Maintain Your Electrical System! Every year, house fires cause around $7 billion in damages. This [Read More...]
October 17, 2018 at 7:00 am by Mike Nicholson
Categories: Heating/Cooling Tags: heating problems, heating tune-ups, MetroWest HVAC
Winter is on its way. Is your heating system ready? Fall is here, and colder weather is on the way to the MetroWest area. Pretty fall colors and refreshing autumn air should serve as a reminder you need to get your heating system inspected and maintained before the New England winter hits. Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning’s expert technicians provide the most comprehensive heating tune-ups in the MetroWest area. Regular checkups are keys to [Read More...]
October 16, 2018 at 9:00 am by Mike Nicholson
Categories: General, Newsletters Tags: indoor air quality
Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning says simple steps can be very effective FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Oct. 16, 2018 – Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, a family-owned home service company and recipient of the Angie’s List Super Service Award for the eighth year in a row, is offering advice to Boston-area homeowners looking to improve the indoor air quality of their home or combat the possible development of mold during a damp fall [Read More...]
September 13, 2018 at 8:35 am by Mike Nicholson
Categories: General, Newsletters Tags: heating, heating maintenance, heating tune-ups
Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning encourages preventative tune-ups that will save Massachusetts residents time and money as school year gets underway FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Sep. 13, 2018 – Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, a family-owned home service company and recipient of the Angie’s List Super Service Award for the eighth year in a row, is urging MetroWest homeowners to consider early furnace tune-ups before the weather turns colder. It’s estimated the 40 [Read More...]