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There are two times of year that homeowners and businesses really get to thinking about the high cost of energy. During the winter, your heating costs can skyrocket. And our summers keep getting longer and longer which means triple digit temperatures, and triple digit electric bills. The good news is that if you take a proactive approach to cutting energy costs around your home or business, you can often find small, but significant ways to lower your bills.

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When you need quality electrical service, you have a lot of choices of residential and commercial electricians, and finding the one that’s the right fit can be a daunting task. You should always request bids from multiple contractors and see how they compare. You should also never be afraid to ask questions, particularly if a bid comes in substantially lower than the others: what corners are they prepared to cut to offer you that rock bottom price?

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Electricity is a convenience that we all enjoy, and it’s hard to believe that it’s only been common in homes for about a century. There are some inherent risks if electricity is used improperly, but most of us generally understand how to use it safely.

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Whether you’re building a new home business or remodeling an existing one, you owe it to yourself to insist on quality work from your commercial electrical contractors. There are many commercial electricians out there, so how do you know you are getting the best?

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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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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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Gary Houston Electric Company was voted this year in the Top 5 in the “Electrician” category, by the readers of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Voting for Best Electrician in Central Arkansas will begin on Friday, August 18th.

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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At Gary Houston Electric Company, we love a good do-it-yourself project, and understand the sense of accomplishment that you get from knowing you’ve improved your home using your own two hands and a little know-how. We get that. But we do caution people tackling DIY projects that involve electricity to KNOW YOUR LIMITS.

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Let GHEC help you with your home electrical problems!

Few things are more frustrating for homeowners than electrical problems. Once they start, it can feel like there’s no end in sight when it comes to problems and complications. Even homeowners who are handy do-it-yourselfers can find themselves in over their heads with one wrong turn of a screwdriver. Whatever the situation, when it comes to electrical repair done right, a certified electrician is the only way to go.

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