Expert Tips

Whether it’s a local news anchor, your favorite home magazine or even your neighbor, as the temperatures continue to rise everyone seems to be an expert on staying cool and saving money. Unfortunately, popular air conditioning tips tend to become misconstrued and often misleading. At Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, we hear a lot … Continued

Noisy Air Conditioners & Other Common AC Problems Air conditioners fail from time to time. Whether your AC unit is making noise, doesn’t cool your home or just doesn’t turn on, we’ve listed some possible answers to your question of “why is my air conditioner not working?” and some ways to fix your air conditioner. … Continued

The decision to replace your air conditioner is not an easy one. The air conditioner replacement cost for a basic two-ton model is around $3,000, and a mid-grade model is around $5,000. So it’s not a purchase you take lightly. But the cost to keep an old AC unit could be more than purchasing a … Continued

As the weather continues to grow cold, the oncoming winter seems to already be upon us. You may be thinking about travel arrangements, gifts to buy and cards to write. But among all the activity, don’t neglect to prepare your house for the season as well. Heating SystemObviously, the colder the weather gets, the more … Continued

Winter is just around the corner. And with winter comes colder temperatures and high winter energy bills. However, with these 11 tips from Nicholson, you can reduce your energy usage and save money this winter. Install a programmable thermostat. Installing a programmable thermostat will allow you to lower the temperature (and save money!) while you are … Continued

As the summer heat slowly subsides and gives way to fall, now is a good time to make sure your heating system is ready for the cold temperatures around the corner. No matter what type of heating system you have, furnace, boiler heater, etc., proper maintenance not only improves its performance and avoids costly repairs, … Continued