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Perhaps you are caught in a war of wills with your spouse or other family members on thermostat settings. This room is just right for you but not for others and vice versa. Or maybe some areas or rooms of your home do not cool down or heat up as

When Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air began in 1908, indoor plumbing in the United States – like electricity – was just becoming common. It is said that Benjamin Franklin was not only the founder of electricity, but he also imported the first bathtub to America. Who says electricity and water

When it comes to keeping your home and family safe and sound, there’s only one company that has served the Montgomery and Auburn areas since 1908: Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air. Dixie is committed to your safety, that’s why all our electricians are background checked, and drug tested. They are

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a tasteless, odorless and colorless gas that occurs in minimal amounts naturally in the environment as a result of the deterioration of animal products. However, carbon monoxide is also produced in fuel burning devices, such as furnaces, boilers and water heaters. If these devices are operated

The popular mantra “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” does not apply to the HVAC industry. Regular maintenance is crucial to keep your home comfort system in tip-top shape to perform effectively and efficiently as you heat and cool your home. Even though you believe your heating and cooling

Summer is hard on home plumbing systems. This is mostly a result of increased water usage. Kids are home from school for the summer, meaning they take more showers, flush the toilets more and turn on the tap for more glasses of water. Water usage increases also come as swimming

It’s hard to believe, but summer vacation is coming to a close. As families scramble to get ready for a new school year, it’s important to get not only the kids organized, but your home’s heating and air conditioning system, too. Before we get to HVAC seasonal maintenance, parents can

Here is a sobering fact: Alabama leads the nation in house fire deaths. A big reason why is because many home electrical systems in the state are the originals installed in the 1960s and 1970s using aluminum wire instead of copper, putting these homes at risk of electrical fires. If

It seems everyone has a word of wisdom or two when it comes to air conditioning during the hot summer months. While some tips can be helpful, many others are simply not accurate. Here are some of the common myths, misperceptions and inaccurate advice many air conditioning professionals hear: Leaving

There is nothing more frustrating than coming home and finding that the temperature inside your house is almost as hot as the temperature outside. Unfortunately, air conditioners often let us down at the most inopportune times. It could be the result of a major mechanical failure, but it could also