Montgomery

Auburn-Opelika

Columbus, GA

Montgomery

Auburn-Opelika

Columbus, GA

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Get expert tips on the best ceiling fans, whether or not you should replace your air conditioning unit, or how to trouble shoot common garage door problems. Our blog is a combination of resources that our clients have found useful in improving their homes electric, plumbing, air and garage doors. 

common hvac problems

Six Pesky HVAC Problems Your Family May Suffer Through This Winter

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 tomorrow is always present!)  From Montgomery to Auburn, colder temperatures

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Problems that Can Affect Your Utility Bill

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 recommendations for your Auburn, Opelika, or Montgomery, AL home. Thermostat

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Ten Common Furnace Problems & Repairs

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 for the New Year’s Eve party countdown. Drum roll, please

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Heat Pump and Furnace 101

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 one of the burners. When you hold your hand above

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Heat Pumps vs. Air Conditioners

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 the difference between a heat pump and an air conditioner.

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What to Expect When Replacing an HVAC System

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 at Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air has said replacing your

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This Groundhog Day: Be Prepared for Anything

It’s that time of the year. People across the country will watch with fascination as a large squirrel predicts the weather. That’s right, the groundhog is the largest member of the squirrel family. You might want to keep that little “knowledge nut” (see what we did there) in mind when

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How and Why a Furnace Gets Red Tagged

If you’re looking for bargain, a red tag sale is good. But if you’re trying to heat your home, a red tag on your furnace is bad. In plain language, a furnace red tag means your furnace has been condemned because it’s dangerous to operate. It can be a pretty

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