As we all breathe a sigh of relief at summer’s end, we also realize that it won’t be long before we’re dealing with mercilessly cold winter weather. And, as the mercury drops, heating bills can really begin to skyrocket in a hurry!

Each year, more than 25,000 electrical fires are reported, killing or injuring more than 1,300 people. At Gary Houston Electric Company, we want you to be a customer, not a statistic, so we’ve put together a list of some of the most common causes of home electrical fires, and what to look for to prevent them.

Most people living in older homes understand that no matter how well-built the home is, there is a certain amount of routine maintenance that must be performed every few years. This is particularly true for the home’s electrical service. A good rule of thumb is to have your home wiring inspected about every 25 years to ensure that the home meets current electrical safety standards.

Summer has finally departed, hopefully taking those high cooling bills with it, along with the threat of random power outages due to overloaded electrical systems. But, this is Arkansas, and the coming winter brings its own style of entertainment.

In just a few short weeks winter will be making another entrance, bringing with it uncertain weather and a risk of widespread power outages. But some smart preparation can help you weather the storm.

When you’re looking for a commercial or residential electrical contractor, making the right decision may seem a little overwhelming. Central Arkansas is a very competitive area, and there are many quality companies to choose from. How do you make the right choice?

When your wiring is struggling to keep up, it will give signs of trouble, and it helps to know what to look for. Here are eight signs you should never ignore:

How many times have you said to yourself, “If I had a dime for every time I’ve wished for an electrician near me can count on for all my projects?’ only to come up short time and time again because of work that won’t stand up, low-ball estimates that somehow start climbing as soon as the job is started, or other complications?

It’s a common homeowner frustration, feeling like you have to go to the ends of the earth just to find qualified people to perform needed work, but the reality is you don’t have to go far at all for professional, top quality electrical services from a residential electric company.