Monday, December, 2nd, 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...]
Thursday, September, 13th, 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...]
Saturday, August, 11th, 2018 at 7:00 am by Mike Nicholson
Categories: Heating/Cooling Tags: energy bills, heating, HVAC
Summer is heating up in the MetroWest area, and homeowners want to be able to stay cool without breaking the bank with high utility bills. The experts at Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning can offer some tips to reduce energy costs while staying comfortable. Install a New Thermostat An easy way to save money on cooling costs is by installing a new smart thermostat. They can be programmed to lower the temperature when you’re [Read More...]
Wednesday, June, 13th, 2018 at 7:00 am by Mike Nicholson
Categories: Heating/Cooling Tags: air conditioning, heating, MetroWest
Now that winter is past and summer is coming, greater MetroWest area homeowners can save money by getting their heating and cooling systems inspected and tuned-up at the same time. Time for a Tune-Up It’s hard to remember to schedule annual air conditioning maintenance before the temperature starts to soar but flipping the switch on an HVAC unit that hasn’t been inspected after lying dormant all winter can lead to trouble. Scheduling a tune-up by [Read More...]
Thursday, February, 15th, 2018 at 7:00 am by Mike Nicholson
Categories: Heating/Cooling Tags: frozen pipes, heating, plumbing, winter
Old Man Winter has been hitting the MetroWest area hard this year, and frigid temperatures bring the risk of frozen and burst pipes. The licensed professionals at Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning are ready to help in the case of an emergency but are also glad to offer some tips on mitigating damage to your home. If a Pipe Bursts In the case of a burst pipe, the first step is to shut off [Read More...]
Wednesday, January, 10th, 2018 at 8:00 am by Mike Nicholson
Categories: Heating/Cooling Tags: heat pump, heating, mini-split
Modernizing the heating in older MetroWest houses can be an expensive challenge if extensive ductwork installation is required, but mini-split heat pumps can be a cost-effective alternative for homeowners. Advantages of mini-split systems The wall- or floor-mounted indoor units provide heating and air conditioning without the need for duct work. They are also more energy-efficient than standard window-mounted AC units, and on top of that, they are more aesthetically pleasing. Since mini-split heat pumps are [Read More...]
Wednesday, December, 13th, 2017 at 8:00 am by Mike Nicholson
Categories: Heating/Cooling Tags: heating, HVAC, Massachusetts, MetroWest, tankless water heater
As Christmas approaches, it might be time to consider whether a tankless water heater would make a good addition to your greater MetroWest area home. Who wouldn’t like the gift of dependable, energy-efficient hot water? Also known as demand-type or instantaneous water heaters, tankless heaters provide hot water only as needed. This means less energy is wasted trying to keep stored water hot. How it works To accomplish this, water is heated as it flows [Read More...]
Monday, November, 20th, 2017 at 7:00 am by Mike Nicholson
Categories: Heating/Cooling Tags: heating, holidays, HVAC
MEDIA CONTACT: Heather Ripley Ripley PR 865-977-1973 hripley@ripleypr.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Five Tips to Prepare Your Home for the Holidays Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning offers tips for preparing your home for colder weather and holiday visitors FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Nov. 20, 2017 – Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, a family-owned home service business serving the greater MetroWest area, offers tips for homeowners to help them prepare for holiday visitors and keep their [Read More...]
Wednesday, November, 15th, 2017 at 7:00 am by Mike Nicholson
Categories: Heating/Cooling Tags: energy efficiency, furnace, heating, heating maintenance, heating repair
As another winter comes to the greater MetroWest area, Massachusetts residents continue to struggle to maintain comfortable home temperatures. One common problem is consistency. Do you ever wonder why some rooms in your house are colder than others? How can you be freezing in the bedroom but roast in the bathroom? Furnace issues The uneven temperatures could result from furnace problems. It could be a malfunction or your furnace could be an older model, struggling [Read More...]
Wednesday, September, 13th, 2017 at 12:53 pm by Mike Nicholson
Categories: Heating/Cooling Tags: boiler, energy efficiency, heating, heating maintenance
Massachusetts winters can be brutal, but homeowners in the greater MetroWest area still have a chance to prepare for cold weather. Annually adjusting and cleaning your heating system will maintain its efficiency and can save you money on utility bills. Increasing efficiency Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning offers heating system inspections and tune-ups to make sure the system is running at peak capacity in order to avoid wasting energy and to keep your utility [Read More...]