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In addition to frustration that accompanies power outages, those that occur during winter can be particularly tricky – sometimes downright dangerous. And that applies to safety and revenue.

While most are inconvenienced to some degree when the power goes out, businesses in particular potentially stand to lose more. For example, while the safety of a few could be at stake during a freezing winter storm at a residence, the same could be true for tens, hundreds, or even thousands of people trapped at a business during a blizzard.

Gary Houston Electric Company (GHEC) offers just a few benefits of investing in standby generators:

1 They automatically become a source of power within seconds after an outage.

2 For those in the food (retail or restaurant) business and service sectors, losses could be devastating if you lose power for a long period of time. Particularly when you can always rely on competitive pricing with GHEC, the question then becomes, “Can I afford not to have one?”

3 Business owners certainly should look into standby generators if they depend on having power 24/7 for routine operation. If having appliances and pumps running constantly is crucial, then so is a standby generator.

4 The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety maintains that commercial generators are an integral part of a business’ preparedness plan.

Protect your business, customers, and employees from power outages this winter with the best installation team (and generators) in Little Rock and surrounding areas.

As an authorized KOHLER generator dealer, we offer products from a manufacturer that has strived for and achieved excellence since 1920. They are trusted by hospitals, nuclear power plants, and the National Weather Service due to their reputation for being the most hard-working and long-lasting generators on the market.

In addition to commercial generators, we offer added peace of mind by safeguarding your home from outages. KOHLER’s residential standby generators can automatically power your HVAC unit, major appliances like your refrigerator and oven, and even your entire home – within only 10 seconds, all at once.

Call 501-375-8330, or contact GHEC online for more information.

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