Air conditioning is something that no Arkansan can do without, but no one looks forward to opening their electric bills during the summertime. Our utility providers are legal monopolies with the authority to raise our rates as they see fit, and it’s easy to understand why our parents were always so particular about the thermostat now that it’s our name on the bills! The good news is that there are plenty of easy and inexpensive ways to “tighten your belt,” and our team at Gary Houston Electric is here to help!

Gary Houston Electric has been offering trusted residential and commercial electrical service throughout central Arkansas for nearly five decades, and our commitment to doing quality work at fair prices is just as strong now as it was when we opened our doors! Companies like ours depend on repeat and referral business to survive, and we always appreciate it each time our satisfied customers tell their friends about us or take the time to leave us a five-star review. We take great pride in our reputation for legendary service, and we’re ready to earn your business!

We’ve already experienced two rounds of snowfall in 2025, and it won’t be long before we’re forced to deal with another springtime tornado season! Every Arkansan considers inclement weather his or her year-round companion, and we can always count on plenty of extended power outages when Mother Nature does her worst. But what if we told you that you no longer have to “grin and bear it” when your power goes out?

2025 has already gotten off to a wintry start, and parts of central Arkansas were recently blanketed with nearly a foot of snow! Our children love snow days, and there’s nothing like watching them play outside as we enjoy a few unplanned days off from work. But this is also the time of year when our home heating costs predictably skyrocket, and it’s difficult to relax when we know our utility providers have the freedom to raise our rates as they see fit! The only way to fight back is to reduce our energy consumption, and that’s where our team at Gary Houston Electric comes in!

We all remember how challenging it was to find the right home, but nothing’s too good for our families! We all started out with plenty of “must haves” for our ideal home, but the reality is that we’re often limited by our budgets or what’s available for sale in our market. No one wants to compromise when buying a new home, but sometimes it makes more sense to invest in a “handyman’s special” and upgrade as your budget allows. The good news is that there are plenty of surprisingly affordable home upgrades that can be completed in a week or less, and our team at Gary Houston Electric is here to help!

There’s nothing more exciting than buying a new home, and it’s the single most important investment you’ll ever make! The average homeowner looks at eight or more properties before making an offer, and you owe it to yourself to leave no stone unturned to find the most suitable home for your family’s needs and budget. But it’s a good bet that your “new to you” home needs a few electrical safety upgrades, and our team at Gary Houston Electric is here to help!

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 their utility bills skyrocket! But winter weather is coming, like it or not, and this is a great time to ensure you’re properly prepared. Our team at Gary Houston Electric is always a phone call away when you need us this winter, and we also offer in-home energy efficiency audits to help you find ways to reduce your energy consumption without sacrificing your family’s comfort!

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 survival would depend on consistently offering quality work at fair prices and backing it up with the best customer service in central Arkansas. We owe our ongoing success and longevity to plenty of repeat and referral business, and we’re always a phone call away when you need us!

There are many reasons why homeowners choose to make renovations. Sometimes, they buy a “fixer-upper” in a great neighborhood and make small upgrades as their budget allows. Sometimes, the home doesn’t quite fit their needs like it once did, and they seek to make some big changes to accommodate a growing family. And if you’re relocating for a new career opportunity, a few quick updates can substantially boost your home’s resale value. Whatever your situation, our team at Gary Houston Electric is here to help!

We’ve all grown so accustomed to the convenience of electricity that we often take it for granted until the power goes out! But severe weather events occur year-round in Arkansas, and it’s not uncommon for outages to last several days each time that tornadoes and severe thunderstorms ravage one of our communities. But if you don’t feel like waiting out the utility companies as they struggle to restore power, you don’t have to! KOHLER emergency generators are capable of restoring power to your home or business in a matter of seconds, and they’re more affordable than you think!