Montgomery

Auburn-Opelika

Columbus, GA

Montgomery

Auburn-Opelika

Columbus, GA

Blog

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. 

Why Does My Kitchen Sink Smell?

The Christmas tree is up. The decorating is done. So, the house is ready for the holidays, right? Not so fast. Our imaginary homeowner Jessie says, “Honey would you take out the garbage? The kitchen smells.” Followed quickly by this reply from Greg, “But dear, I just took the garbage

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Six Reasons For A High Water Bill

We spend a lot of time talking about utility bills when it comes to heating and cooling, but what about your water bill? Does it seem unusually high? Let’s examine some of the reasons for that, what you can do about it, and when it’s time to call in Dixie

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Five Causes of Power Surges and How to Protect Your Property

When was the last time you counted the number of electrical devices and appliances in your business or commercial building? Or maybe you’ve lost count because there are so many. Now think for a minute about having to replace some or many of them. Sounds like a major inconvenience. It

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Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Why Put One in Your Garage?

Have your ever walked to the refrigerator then forgot what you were after? What about leaving a room and not shutting the lights off? Or leaving the water running in the kitchen sink? What does that have to do with a blog about carbon monoxide safety? Just bear with us,

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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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Holiday Fire Safety Tips

We understand that right now your top priority is finding the right costumes for the trick or treaters, but this is Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12) so it’s also a great time to talk about fire safety to prevent emergencies during the upcoming holiday season. Baking & Cooking Who doesn’t

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Workplace Fire Safety

The best way to avoid disaster is to train and prepare to avoid disaster. Specifically, we are talking about fire prevention for your business or company in Auburn, Opelika, and Montgomery, AL. Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air is here to help because we can all use a refresher course from time

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6 Reasons You Want to Schedule a Fall HVAC Tune-up

Old folks may remember these lyrics to a Johnny Horton song, “When it’s springtime in Alaska it’s 40 below.” Well, allow us to change things up just a little bit with these lyrics, “When it’s autumn in Alabama it’s hot and steamy.”  Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air understands if you

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