Spring has sprung, summer is right around the corner and with that comes vacation season. So, it’s time to get organized where spring cleaning and maintenance are concerned. This is especially important when it comes to your home’s cooling and…
If you think all water heaters work the same way, think again! Traditional tank style water heaters are the most common, but there are other styles to choose from. While all water heaters have their pros and cons, a tankless…
Since the 1970s, American households have doubled their energy usage, with 50 percent of energy going towards running your HVAC system. At the same time, it has never been more important for families to reduce their utility costs and their…
Winter has officially arrived for those of us in Alabama! Most homeowners have transitioned their HVAC system from using the cool air conditioning to warm, comforting heat. (Even though the possibility that we’ll have to turn it back to A/C…
It’s pretty much a given: No one likes paying monthly bills and the most annoying can be the utility bills like electricity and gas. Instead of just throwing up your hands in frustration Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air has some…
We all love lists and this blog is no different, but we’re going to do it in a different way. Instead of counting up, we’re going to countdown the most common furnace problems. It’s our way of getting you ready…
To explain the difference between a furnace and a heat pump let’s start in the kitchen. That may not make sense to you, but just bear with us. Let’s say there’s a gas stove in the kitchen and you light…
Many times, we are asked what is the best HVAC system for me? The first answer from us at Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air is always that it depends on your situation. One area that seems to confuse people is…
A list of things we all love: Going to the dentist. Getting stuck in a traffic jam. Listening to political TV commercials. Getting estimates to replace our home’s heating & cooling systems. NOT! Hey, we’re right with you. No one…
Right now, we can hear some of you asking, “Why is anyone talking about carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the heat of summer?” Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air wants to make sure everyone realizes protecting against CO takes year-round vigilance.…