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. 

Can Toilet Paper Clog Your Plumbing System?

When was the last time you had that feeling of terror? You know the one I’m talking about. You flush the toilet and the water level in the toilet bowl starts rising and rising. Will it overflow onto the bathroom floor? Thankfully, the water almost always stops rising before that

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5 Benefits of Super Jetter / Drain Cleaning

The term “commercial grade” is used to describe many different things from lawnmowers to table saws. In short, it means high-quality. If you are a business owner or have commercial buildings, the term should also extend to your plumbing system. Commercial plumbing must stand up to many challenges: Systems are

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4 Rules for Electrical Safety After a Flood

Here we are once again in the heart of the hurricane and tropical storm season which means we can all use a refresher course in electricity and water safety. Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air knows there aren’t any beachfront homes in Auburn & Montgomery, AL but there is still danger.

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10 Things Your Plumber Wishes You Wouldn't Do

Messy. Stinky. Damaging. If you’ve ever had significant plumbing problems, you know what we are talking about. If it’s happened to you chances are good you NEVER want it to happen again. Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air has some tips from plumbers across the country about the biggest mistakes people

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When Is It Time for an A/C Tune-up?

The entire country is now in the dog days of summer. The difference for us in the south is the dog days can last for another two months. If you haven’t had your A/C tune-up yet, now is the time to act. Seasonal maintenance is the best way to assure

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Top 5 Reasons Why Safety Switches Trip/Go Off

People often confuse electrical safety switches and circuit breakers. Both are vital in protecting your Auburn or Montgomery, AL business or commercial building but they do have different purposes. In simple terms, safety switches are designed to primarily protect people. They detect the smallest of fluctuations and shut off the

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Why Is My Electric Water Heater Tripping My Circuit Breaker?

The old saying is electricity and water don’t mix, but sometimes they have to. Case in point: An electric water heater. Electricity is used to heat the elements inside the tank which in turn heat the water for use in your Auburn or Montgomery, AL home. Sometimes Dixie Electric, Plumbing

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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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Why Electrical Maintenance is Necessary

Think of all the 3-letter acronyms you know off the top of your head: FBI EPA CIA CDC SUV And don’t even get us started on all those acronyms our kids are using on social media. Don’t know about you, but we’ve pretty much given up trying to learn them.However,

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The Benefits of Having Annual Home Electrical Inspections

I wish I knew why that light is flickering? Why is the circuit breaker tripping? What shocked me when I plugged in the coffee maker? There could be any number of answers to those questions. Some very innocent and harmless. Some extremely dangerous. Very few homeowners are able to tell

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