Spring 2013 Newsletter
Dial in more energy savings. With time thermostats lose their accuracy and start to misread temperature settings. 2013 tax credits are rebates are offering great incentive to replace old inefficient heating and cooling items in your home. See our newsletter for ways to save money and get ready for the spring and summer!
2 Spring Cleaning Jobs You’ll Absolutely Regret Not Doing
Spring cleaning is a pain. Nobody will debate this with you. But there are certain jobs around your home you can’t afford to ignore because the cost of not doing them far outweighs the effort needed to do them. Recognizing which jobs these are helps you prioritize what needs to get done now and what [...]
To All Prior Comfort Air Systems Customers
Last year Comfort Air Systems previously located at 119 Hebert Street in Framingham, MA went out of business. We are aware of many stranded customers whom have been impacted by their sudden closure. We understand many customers were left in the middle of repairs and installations, and Nicholson would like to extend their assistance to anyone [...]
Solution to case of the vanishing cat in Westborough
On March 23rd our on-call technician received a call from a Westborough homeowner. With over 16 years of experience as an HVAC technician he had never received a call as strange as this one. The homeowner was moving out the next day and had his duct work cleaned for the new homeowner. Well low and behold [...]
Vinegar and Baking Soda: A Safer Alternative to Chemical Drain Cleaners?
You’ve probably seen the commercials. A picture of a pipe with some ugly gunk in it. But by pouring some magical liquid down the drain, the junk is gone and the pipe is clog-free. The magic liquid being advertised? Probably Liquid Plumbr, Drano or one of the other chemical drain cleaners available in grocery and [...]
Problems with Your Furnace? It Could be Your Thermostat
There are few things as frustrating as a problem with your furnace in the middle of winter. But before you put all the blame on your furnace, you can do some simple troubleshooting to see if your thermostat is the real culprit. Here’s how. Check the batteries We recommend you check this first, because it [...]
3 Essential Keys to Furnace Energy Efficiency
So how do you choose an energy efficient furnace and make sure it stays energy efficient? That’s what you’ll learn from this blog post. We’ll show you the trifecta of furnace energy efficiency to get maximum money savings. Choose an energy efficient furnace After a qualified HVAC contractor determines what size furnace you need to [...]
2012 Angie’s List Super Service Awards
Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Earns Two Esteemed 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Awards Plumbing Heating/Air Conditioning Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning of Framingham, MA has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent [...]
Understand Your Furnace’s AFUE Rating to Get Big Winter Savings
As winter comes and the temperatures plunge you turn the heat up in your Framingham-area home. You may cringe just thinking about how much it’s going to cost you to run your furnace. But did you know that you can minimize how much money flies out of your pocket each year by upgrading to a [...]
Why is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?
One of the most common furnace problems reported each winter by Framingham-area homeowners is a furnace that seems to be blowing cold air. There could be a variety of reasons your furnace is blowing cold air and they range from very simple to quite complex.Here are some of the most common causes of this problem. [...]


