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Whether it’s the middle of the night or the middle of the playoffs, there’s never a good time for the power to go out, which is why most people regard a power outage as an emergency. If the cause is a lightning strike, an overheated circuit, or an animal chewing on the wiring, your first priority is to make sure there is no danger to lives or property. If you smell smoke or see flames, get out immediately and call the fire department.

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As a business owner, it’s very important to find creative ways to get people to walk in your front door, stay in your store longer, and hopefully spend more. A prime location is an important first step, as is a quality product or service. But did you know that a one-time investment in quality lighting design can practically pay for itself in terms of new business and customers’ length of stay? It’s true!

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GHEC would like to recognize Kris Anderson for his commitment to our company and his skill in the electrical trade. Kris joined our company not long after high school and within two years has become a residential journeyman who enjoys the freedom of being a service lead electrician while working towards his commercial journeyman license.

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For quality electrical repair for your home or business, you want to be sure that you’re getting the top quality service that only a certified electrician can provide. At Gary Houston Electric Company, we’ve been Central Arkansas’ most trusted name in electrical services since 1978, and we owe our success to our commitment to 100% customer satisfaction.

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Summer is winding down, and it won’t be long before we’re in the middle of another brutal winter. As any Arkansan will tell you, we live in a place that is certainly no stranger to extreme weather, and with it comes the inevitable power outages. They’re certainly inconvenient for everyone, but for the elderly and for people who need power for medical equipment, they can sometimes be a matter of life and death!

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We’ve all been there. Something electrical goes haywire and the lights go out. Or the refrigerator conks out. Or something-or-other hits a snag and you’re faced with an electrical repair. You must then decide whether to call an electrician or repair it yourself.

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Since 1978, central Arkansas business owners have been turning to Gary Houston Electric for their commercial electrical services, and we’re very proud of the large amount of repeat and referral business that we’ve developed over the past 4 decades. We know that there are many quality commercial electrical contractors to choose from, and we never take any job or client for granted.

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As a homeowner, a little technical know-how goes a long way. Some people are handier than others, but there are some common household repairs that you can learn how to do on your own. No matter what kind of repair work that you’re doing, you should always make safety your first priority! Don’t get in over your head, and don’t be too proud to ask for professional advice.

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In Arkansas, Mother Nature can be unforgiving at times. The Natural State is no stranger to tornadoes, tropical storms, blizzards, heatwaves, and droughts. If there’s a weather extreme to be had, we get it sooner or later.

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Electricity has only been widely available for a little over a century, but it’s truly amazing how much that we’ve come to depend on it for our safety, comfort, and recreation. It’s equally amazing how inconvenient that most of us find it when the power goes out, even if only for a couple of hours. And for some people, a power outage is a great deal more serious, particularly if they need to operate life-saving medical equipment.

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Sunday, December 15, 2024

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Monday, December 09, 2024

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Thursday, November 14, 2024

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Friday, November 01, 2024

Most Arkansans spend the whole summer complaining about the heat and talking about how ready they are for cold weather. They also complain just as much about winter weather, particularly when thei...

Friday, October 18, 2024

Owning and operating a small business is highly rewarding, but keeping the doors open is a constant struggle for the first few years. When Gary Houston Electric opened in 1978, we knew our surviva...