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We are in the throes of the dog days of summer, and the heat is here. Dog days generally refers to the period between early July and September, when the hot, sultry weather of summer is at its peak. It’s also widely acknowledged that the oppressive heat of the dog

In Alabama, the occurrence of house fires has historically been among the highest in the nation. This is primarily because many home electrical systems were installed in the 1960s and 1970s using aluminum wire instead of copper, putting these homes at risk of electrical fires. At Dixie, we know our

Here at Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air, we believe in one thing first and foremost: our customers’ safety. The most important thing we can do to ensure your safety is help with electrical fire prevention at your home. Unfortunately in our area, home fires occur more frequently than you might

The average American household uses about 400 gallons of water per day. Multiply that by the total amount of households and you get… well, let’s just say that’s a lot of water! With that in mind, we need to remember that water is indeed a precious commodity. Most times it’s

Trying to stay afloat in a sea of never-ending utility bills can be frustrating. Sometimes it feels like you are simply treading water and never making progress. While we can never make those utility bills disappear, Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air can offer some advice to keep you from sinking,

Spring cleaning is an annual rite of homeowners. Winter leaves behind a mess of neglect and wear-and-tear and it’s important to clean up that mess and get ready for summer. In order to help keep your heating, cooling and plumbing systems in good working condition as the seasons change, here

Is your home safe from fire risk? This is a question of paramount importance, especially in Alabama, where the occurrence of house fires have historically been among the highest in the United States. A leading cause of house fires is problems with the electrical system. If your home was built

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 heating system. Before we get to how to prep your

There’s no easy way to say it: the cost of replacing your old cooling and heating system is not cheap. We know that many of our customers can use all the help they can get in purchasing a new system. That help can come in the form of federal and

It would be nice if we could could jump in our cars day after day, turn the ignition and just drive. But we all know that it’s not that easy…. we have to maintain the vehicle so it starts each day, runs smoothly and doesn’t leave you stranded. The same