Regardless of how much of a “do-it-yourselfer” you may be, there are some areas of home repair you should leave to the pros. One of those areas is electrical. Amateur electric repair jobs pose the danger of electrocution or fire, and can also violate local electrical codes.

Fortunately, our skilled residential electricians at Gary Houston Electric Company have the training and the tools to remedy your electrical woes quickly and safely!

Here are three signs that it’s time to call in a pro to investigate:

1. Flickering lights: If your lights flicker, pulse, or cycle between a little too bright and a little too dim, you’re probably experiencing power surges. This often happens when your appliances exceed your home’s ability to supply them with adequate current.. This can lead to premature failure of your expensive home appliances, or worse.

2. Continually tripped circuit breakers: A tripped breaker usually happens when you plug in a device that requires more power than an outlet can provide. But if the breakers start tripping on a regular basis, it could suggest that you have more serious problems.

3. Warm or sparking outlets and switches: A common electrical repair is fixing faulty wiring inside light switches and outlets. This kind of bad wiring has the potential to cause electrical fires. If you notice that light switches are warm to the touch, if outlets are sparking, or if you hear a sizzling sound coming from inside a switch or an outlet, you should contact a licensed electrician immediately.

Electrical repairs can’t be put off indefinitely without potentially lethal consequences! Call us at 501-375-8330 or contact us online at this link if you experience any of these three warning signs and we’ll dispatch a residential electrical repair tech to check out the problem.

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Do-it-yourself projects are pretty popular these days, what with an uncertain economy and HGTV being all the rage, but most homeowners still leave the really complex jobs to the pros, and with good reason. Besides having the potential to damage your home if not done right, there are some repairs that, if not done properly, have a high potential for personal injury or even death.

Electrical repairs, even the simplest, are potentially hazardous. But, when you need a licensed electrician, how do you go about selecting one? There are a lot of electricians in Arkansas and it goes without saying that you want a good one when it comes to your home.

Here are a few tips to help:

Ask Around: Your friends and neighbors or members of your neighborhood association will likely have had work done at some point and can provide some recommendations on who to look for, or look out for.

Do Your Homework: You can use the Internet to research electricians in your area, or use a local business directory. A check with the local Better Business Bureau can tell you if any complaints have been lodged against a given contractor, and if those complaints have been resolved.

Check for License: You’ll want to know that an electrician is licensed and qualified for the type of work you need done.

Check for Insurance: Should an accident happen while your home is being worked on, you’ll want to be sure in advance that your electrician has adequate liability insurance to cover any damages and/or injuries.

At Gary Houston Electric Company (GHEC), we only use electricians that are highly trained and fully qualified in all aspects of electrical installation and repair. We are licensed, bonded, and insured, and we are committed to upholding the highest standards of the profession. We are proud to have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, with no complaints lodged against us.

Since 1978, GHEC has been Arkansas’ trusted name in residential and commercial electrical service, and we’d love to add you to our list of long-time, satisfied customers. We will always provide you with a free, no obligation estimate for your electrical work, and any work we do is guaranteed.

Call Gary Houston Electric Company today at 501-375-8330 or contact us online at this link and tell us how we can help you.

Some homeowners are DIY types, and take a lot of pride in performing basic household electrical repairs on their own. But if you’re not quite as handy, don’t worry! Our team at Gary Houston Electric Company has been providing premium residential electrical services to homeowners in Little Rock since 1978, and we’re ready to go to work for you. Here are a few reasons why you should choose GHEC for your next electrical job:

1. We’ll keep you informed – It’s important to us that our clients make informed decisions, which is why we always provide a detailed estimate before every job, and encourage you to ask questions about anything that you don’t understand. And if we encounter any new information along the way that will affect the length or cost of the job, we’ll let you know right away!
2. We have the most experienced and professional team in the business – When it comes to residential service contractors, there’s simply no substitute for experience! Our team members are the most highly trained contractors in Arkansas, and their commitment to top quality customer service and professionalism is second to none!
3. We guarantee your satisfaction – A couple of the biggest keys to our success are repeat business and word-of-mouth advertising. We know that reputations take a lifetime to earn, and one bad job to lose. That’s why we stand behind all of our service with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We’re never satisfied until you are!

Whether you’re building a new home, updating the wiring on an older home, or doing something simple like adding or replacing switches and outlets, Gary Houston Electric should be your first (and last) call. We offer premium electrical services at value prices, and we’re ready to add you to our long list of repeat customers! Contact us online to schedule a free estimate now, or give us a call at (501) 375-8330 if you have any questions!

Most people would agree that one of our greatest scientific innovations was developing the technology to deliver electricity to our homes. We often take it for granted (unless the power’s out), but the truth is it’s actually a pretty big part of our lives, What would life be like if we couldn’t flip a switch and turn on our lights, or recharge our laptops?

With a little common sense, using electricity is very safe, but what happens when you have an electrical emergency? When disaster strikes, our team at Gary Houston Electric Company should be your first call, We offer 24 hour emergency electrical services throughout central Arkansas, and we won’t leave until we’re sure you and your family are safe, The good news is when it comes to electrical safety, there are several easy and inexpensive things you can do to lower your risk of an accident. We encourage you to contact us at any time for a free household electrical safety evaluation, and we also offer a few general recommendations:

Replace outdated wiring – If you own an older home, you should make sure that the insulation on your wiring is still in good condition. If you find wiring that has brittle and cracked insulation (or cloth insulation), it should be replaced immediately.

Replace ungrounded plugs – Unless you own a brand new home, you probably still have a few of those pesky ungrounded plugs in your home. Replacement outlets sell for under a buck, and replacing them is an easy DIY project for even the clumsiest homeowners.

Use power strips safely – Some power strips offer surge protection, and some are simply a 6 way splitter. The most expensive power strip isn’t always the best one, but the rule of thumb is that you get typically get what you pay for. During this time of year, we all enjoy our space heaters, but don’t plug them into power strips.

Our team at GHEC is committed to keeping our community safe, and we take a lot of pride in our responsiveness to emergencies, The best defense against emergencies is a great offense, and we’re here to help you stop them dead in their tracks, Schedule your free consultation online here, or give us a call at (501) 375-8330.

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.

For the cream of the crop in certified electricians, call Gary Houston Electric Company. GHEC has been Arkansas’ most trusted name in residential electrical companies since 1978, and you know that when you hire us, the work will always be done right. We owe our longevity to our reputation for providing quality electrical repair at honest rates, and by guaranteeing our work.

We’re fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and we offer residential electrical services for:

• Wiring and Rewiring
• New Construction
• Additions and Remodels
• Planning and Design
• Interior Lighting
• Exterior Lighting
• 24/7 Emergency Services

When you need professional electrical services for construction, remodeling, or repair, call the professionals at Gary Houston Electric Company. When you hire GHEC, you can rest easy knowing that the job will be done safely, professionally, and to your expectations. We’re a family owned company, and we’ll never send an electrician to your home that we wouldn’t send to our own homes.

If you ever have questions, or would like to schedule a service appointment, give us a call anytime at 501-375-8330 or contact us online.

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.

Everyone’s limits are different. One person may be perfectly comfortable installing a ceiling fan with a light kit wired to a separate switch, and changing a light bulb may be the limit of the next person’s expertise. We don’t say this to run down one person’s abilities or to play up another. What is absolutely critical for anyone who takes on an electrical project is that they know for certain what their limits are and that they don’t exceed those limits. If you don’t know how to isolate and cut off the electrical circuit that you will be working on, you shouldn’t work on that circuit, because doing so increases your risks of fire, injury, or worse.

Whatever the problem, before you attempt to repair it yourself, it’s critical to know the procedure for the repair you’re undertaking and know it well. The step-by-step procedures for any given repair enable you to do that repair safely so that you can avoid injury and prevent electrical fires. And above all else, if you do take on a project and find that you’ve gotten in over your head, stop immediately and call an electrician.

At Gary Houston Electric Company, our licensed electricians are highly qualified, well equipped, and fully trained to do virtually any electrical repair efficiently and safely. When you call us, the electrician we’ll send to your home is one we would welcome inside our own home, and he or she will be able to find the problem, fix it, and answer any questions you may have.

By all means, enjoy the sense of freedom and independence that comes from a DIY project well done. But if you suddenly find you’ve gotten in too deep, call Gary Houston Electric Company at 501-375-8330, or contact us online. Our focus on customer service is why Gary Houston has been Central Arkansas’ trusted name in electrical service since 1978.

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.

Our team at Gary Houston Electric is a mouse click or phone call away if you ever have any safety questions, but we offer a few basic recommendations that apply to most DIY electrical projects:

Install GFCI outlets anywhere that there’s water-Most newer homes come equipped with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets in their kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoors, but if you live in an older home, you should upgrade as soon as possible. They’re relatively inexpensive, and installation takes the same amount of time as a regular outlet. The way that GFCIs work is simple: if it detects a current loss between the hot and neutral wires because part of the current has been diverted through another route, such as a person, the built in circuit breaker is designed to trip and stop the current flow. Any outlet that’s near a water source should be equipped with GFCIs.

Don’t overload outlets-One of the best ways to prevent electrical fires is to make sure you’re not overloading your outlets. When it comes to the electrical problems that are common in older homes, one of the most common problems is lower amperage outlets that weren’t designed for modern appliances; using splitters and power strips can compound the problem. The good news is that most electronic devices use a relatively low amount of wattage, but you should never plug in a space heater or vacuum cleaner into a power strip.

Know your limitations-Most homeowners know what they can do themselves, and what they can’t, and there’s nothing to be ashamed of by admitting that for some jobs, you need to call an electrician. Fixing a botched DIY project typically costs you much more money than you save by attempting difficult repairs on your own.

If you have any questions, or would like to schedule a service call, contact us online, or at 501-375-8330.

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.

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.

At Gary Houston Electric Company, we’re quite familiar with the pitfalls of do-it-yourself repairs, and over the years, we’ve come in behind many well-intentioned homeowners who’ve gotten in over their heads. The reality is that very few electrical repair jobs around the house are something to tackle yourself. Too often, seemingly inexpensive repairs can get much pricier if performed incorrectly. They’re also a common cause of many residential and commercial fires.

Before you “bite off more than you can chew,” remember that most electrical repairs are best handled by a professional electrician, trained to make safe and reliable repairs to all manner of electrical problems, and to prevent electrical fires. At Gary Houston, we’ve been Central Arkansas’ trusted provider of electrical repair since 1976, building up an ever-expanding base of loyal customers with our commitment to service and professionalism.

We employ the most talented and well-trained electricians in the business, and we can provide answers to any question that you may have about your repairs and what steps you should take to protect yourself going forward. When you call Gary Houston for help, a professional electrician will come assess your problem and you’ll be provided with a list of options available and a detailed estimate at no cost or obligation.

Don’t let electrical problems short-circuit your life. When troubles arise, call Gary Houston at (501) 375-8330, or contact us online,, and let us know how we can help.

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.

But you don’t have to take our word for it. Do an online search for “top rated electric companies in Little Rock” and you’ll see the Gary Houston name right at the top of your search results. That’s because Arkansans know quality work, and doing quality work is how we’ve earned our reputation over four decades of service. At GHEC, we pride ourselves on the following:

Dependability -We show up on time, ready to work, and we make sure you know what we’re doing and how much you can expect it to cost. We won’t start work until you understand every detail on your estimate.

Reliability-We have the most experienced electricians in the business, and we pride ourselves on doing quality work at value prices. We stand behind all of our work, and if any issue reoccurs, we’ll be there to deal with it right away.

Professionalism-At GHEC, our electricians follow the strictest code of professional ethics on every job we do. In fact, we won’t send an electrician to your home or business that we wouldn’t welcome in ours.

Chances are, someone you know has used our services before, and they’ll be happy to tell you why Gary Houston is the only name they need to know in commercial or industrial electrical repair. We’ll also happily provide a list of recent references at any time.

Call Gary Houston Electric Company today at (501)375-8330 or contact us online at this link, then leave the worrying to us.

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?

Stability is one sure sign of quality. You definitely don’t want to deal with a company that’s here today, and gone tomorrow. Gary Houston Electric Company has been serving Central Arkansas for over 35 years, building a solid reputation one satisfied customer at a time. We have served hundreds of commercial clients and have earned a reputation for professionalism, excellent customer service, and high quality work.

From the time we first opened our doors in 1978 to right now, our goal has been to provide the finest residential and commercial electrical services available, and our success has been based on a long list of repeat customers. If you’re looking for a professional and knowledgeable commercial electrical company to serve your needs, look no further than Gary Houston Electric Company! There’s a good chance that someone you know has used our services before and they’ll be happy to tell you about the quality of our work. We will also happily provide a list of recent references upon request.

Call Gary Houston Electric Company today at (501)375-8330 or

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.

Our team at Gary Houston Electric has been serving homes and businesses for 4 decades and counting, and we’re a phone call or mouse click away if you ever have any questions about electrical safety. You might not think that you can afford to call an electrician if you don’t have any problems, but if you do have any hidden issues, making a service call can prevent electrical fires or injury to yourself or your family. Every home is different, and we’re always glad to offer specific recommendations, but here’s some general advice that will help you keep your home safe:

If you live in an older home, have your wiring inspected-When it comes to electrical problems that are common in older homes, older wiring can be a major problem, particularly if it still has cloth insulation. If your home is over 25 years old and hasn’t been inspected, you owe it to yourself and your family to have your wiring checked from top to bottom.

Make sure that all household outlets are grounded-If your home still has any 2-prong outlets remaining, switching them out can be as cheap as a couple of dollars an outlet. You should also install ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets outdoors, and in your kitchen and bathrooms.

Use power strips responsibly-We love our electronic devices such as our computers, stereos, and televisions, but they often require more plug-ins than can be provided in a conventional outlet. That’s why power strips are so common in households. Some power strips have built-in circuit breakers and offer surge protection, and some of the cheaper ones simply facilitate plugging more devices into a single outlet. The good news is that most household electronics use relatively low wattage, and using a power strip isn’t a problem. Just be sure to never plug a space heater or hair dryer into a power strip.

When it comes to electricity, safety is no accident! If you ever have any questions about electrical safety, contact us online, or at 501-375-8330.

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?

The good news is that for four decades and counting, Gary Houston Electric has been the Little Rock electrician that people can trust. We encourage you to check us out on Angie’s List, and call us for a list of recent references. We’re proud of the reputation that we have earned, and we’re ready to make you our next satisfied customer! Here are a few of the benefits that you’ll enjoy as a GHEC client:

Experience-There are a lot of highly qualified young contractors out there, and most of them will do a great job at a fair price. But when it comes to electrical jobs, you can always expect the unexpected. In our years of business, we’ve had no shortage of surprises, and dealing with each one of them has made us a little better at what we do. Experience doesn’t tell you everything, but it tells you a lot!

Communication-The things that we do on a job are not a secret, and it’s important to us that every customer knows what we’ll be doing before we get to work. We’ll make sure that you understand every item on your estimate, and don’t mind if you have a lot of questions. We do mind if you have any unanswered questions, and we do everything in our power to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Service after the sale-We’ve enjoyed a lot of repeat business over the years, and we go into every new job with the expectation that the client will call us for their next job, and the next job after that. We stand behind our work, and if anything isn’t done to your complete satisfaction, we’ll make it right before we expect payment.

If you have any questions, or are ready to schedule a service appointment, contact us online, or give us a call at 501-375-8330.

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.

At Gary Houston Electric Company, our electricians have a lot of experience helping our customers save on electrical costs. Often all that it takes is some common sense changes in daily energy usage, which can be easily facilitated through the use of programmable thermostats. LED lighting can lead to immediate energy savings, and the bulbs only have to replaced about once every five years. And if you feel a draft, inexpensive weather stripping can help. If you live in an older house, it can’t hurt to have your wiring checked. It might not make that big of a difference with your monthly bill, but it will definitely reduce your risk of encountering frequently tripped breakers and electrical fires.

Contact us at any time to schedule an electrical inspection of your home or business, we’ll send a commercial or residential electrical contractor as indicated to perform a full inspection and advise you of changes that need to be made. We’ll work with you to plan a detailed schedule of upgrades that will keep you safe, keep you comfortable, and lower your energy costs.

Call Gary Houston at 501-375-8330 or contact us online at this link and we’ll get started saving you money!

When it comes to selecting a residential electrical company, you might ask “are there any quality electricians near me?” The answer is yes! There are many quality electrical companies in central Arkansas to choose from, and when it comes to doing your homework, you have your choice of word-of-mouth advertising on social media, the Better Business Bureau, and sites like Angie’s list. And don’t forget that any reputable company will gladly provide you a list of recent references on request.

Our team at Gary Houston Electric has been proud to serve residential and business clients for the past four decades, and we hope that you’ll give us a chance to earn your business. We owe our longevity to large amounts of repeat and referral business, and want to do whatever it takes to make each new client a lifelong customer. Here’s what you can expect as a GHEC customer:

Industry-leading response times-There are few things more frustrating than having to take a whole day off of work to be at home for a utility provider that can only give you a 4-hour service window. We’ll be there when we say that we will, and if we’re unable to keep a service appointment, we’ll be in touch immediately.

Easy to understand estimates-We don’t pad our bills with frivolous charges, and our estimates are based on standard labor costs. We’ll happily explain each item on our estimate, and we don’t mind if you get other estimates. Our estimate might not be the lowest that you receive, but it will be a fair market price for guaranteed work. When you receive multiple estimates, you should always be concerned about any estimate that is substantially lower than the others; what corners are they cutting to offer you that price?

Unrivaled Customer Service-Learning how to be a great electrician takes time, but people skills are something that can’t be taught. At GHEC, it’s important that our team members have the technical know-how to do the job, and equally important that our clients are comfortable inviting them into their homes. We consider every member of our team to be our representative in the field, and they all have the authority to do what it takes to make sure that you’re 100% satisfied with every job!

To schedule a service appointment, contact us online, or at 501-375-8330.

Central Arkansas is home to many highly qualified electrical contractors, which is always great news for the consumer. Competition keeps prices affordable, and every company that you contact knows that you can pick up the phone and can easily get more estimates. But once you get those bids for your project, what’s the best way to make an informed decision?

At Gary Houston Electric, we’ve been providing top quality electrical services for four decades and counting, and we’re a phone call or mouse click away any time that you need a safety inspection, emergency service, or if you have any questions about residential lighting or commercial lighting for renovation or new construction. We owe our longevity to large amounts of repeat business, and we’re ready to make you our next satisfied customer. Here are just a few of the reasons that so many people continue to place their trust in GHEC:

Experience-We’ve been around for a long time, and completed thousands of jobs for our clients, ranging from basic residential service calls to designing the electrical systems and lighting for large retail centers and industrial complexes. There are many talented professionals in the area with less experience that do great work, but we feel that our experience gives us an edge in the quality of our work, as well as how quickly that we can complete every job.

Value Pricing-When you solicit multiple bids for a job, they should all be in roughly the same price range, but every now and then, you’ll get one that comes in way lower than the rest. You should always question what corners that they’re prepared to cut to offer that price. We don’t guarantee that our estimate will always be the lowest that you receive, but it will be based on standard industry labor pricing, and we will happily explain every item on your estimate and bill in detail.

Service after the sale-We know that reputations take a lifetime to earn, and one unhappy client to lose. We stand behind every job, and aren’t satisfied until you are! If there is ever a problem with any of our work, we’ll be back right away to make it right!

If you have any questions, or would like to schedule a service appointment, contact us online, or at 501-375-8330.

As we begin another brutal Arkansas summer, most of us are torn between setting the thermostat at a comfortable temperature, or trying to save money on our electric bills. But what if we told you that there are other ways to lower energy costs without sweating all summer long?

Our team at Gary Houston Electric is Arkansas’ leading provider of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting installation, and we’re a phone call away if you have any questions about LED light fixtures for home or business use. You’ve probably already replaced many of your light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFL) bulbs, but the new standard is LED lighting, which emits the same amount of light (or more) at a fraction of the energy usage. And the good news is that it will be years before you’ll have to replace the bulbs.

Incandescent light bulbs are classified by wattage, but when it comes to high-efficiency light bulbs, wattage isn’t as useful of a measure as lumens. Wattage is a measure of the the amount of energy required to power the bulb, and lumens are a measure of the amount of light that the bulb produces. For example, A 10-12 watt LED bulb generates approximately 800 lumens of light, which is equivalent to a 60 watt incandescent bulb. LED bulbs are labeled with both wattage and lumens, and can produce the same amount of lumens while using up to 75% less energy.

LED light bulbs are more expensive than standard light bulbs, but as they continue to become more popular, their prices continue to drop. But the extra expense is a small price to pay when you consider that the bulbs will ultimately pay for themselves many times over due to reduced energy consumption, as well as the fact that they can last up to 25,000 hours! LED bulbs also emit less heat than traditional incandescent bulbs, and contain no breakable filaments or glass.

When it comes to making your home more energy efficient, upgrading to LED lighting is a relatively modest investment, and the quicker that you make the upgrade, the more that you’ll save on your energy costs! When you’re ready to make the switch to high-efficiency lighting for your home or business, contact us online, or give us a call at (501) 375-8330.

Having electricity in our homes is a modern convenience that most of us take for granted until there’s a power outage, but the truth is that it’s one of the most important parts of virtually every aspect of our lives. We use it to heat and cool our homes, prepare food, power up appliances, and keep all of our electronic devices running. Another thing that we often take for granted is electrical safety! Our homes have circuit breakers to protect us from dangerous electrical overloads and power surges, but, it’s also important for us to take all the necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our families from accidents.

It’s always good advice to seek professional guidance in developing a safety plan, and when you’re looking for electricians near Little Rock, our team at Gary Houston Electric is always a phone call away! We’ve been one of Arkansas’ leading electrical contractors since 1978, and we’re always happy to help. We also offer a few easy suggestions that you can follow on your own:

Use power strips responsibly-All power strips are not created equal. Some offer surge protection, and have a breaker that will trip during an overload, but many are just line splitters. You should always avoid plugging in high-wattage devices such as space heaters and hair dryers.

Install GFCI outlets anywhere that there’s water-Most newer homes have Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GCFI) outlets installed in the kitchen and bathrooms, but they might not have all been upgraded in an older home. The good news is that outlets are very inexpensive to replace. Additionally, if you have any ungrounded 2 prong outlets, those should be replaced as well.

Schedule a safety inspection-If you live in an older home, it’s a good idea to call an electrician for an inspection, But you shouldn’t assume that there won’t be problems with a new home. If there are any problems with the wiring insulation, older outlets, or electrical grounding, an experienced professional can locate them and make specific recommendations. Household wiring should be inspected every 25 years, and if you don’t know the last time that it was done, it’s always good to err on side of caution.

If you have any questions, or would like to schedule a service appointment, contact us online at any time, or give us a call at 501-375-8330.

Since 1978, our team at Gary Houston Electric has been Arkansas’ leading provider of premium commercial lighting and industrial lighting services, and you can’t go to too many places in central Arkansas without seeing examples of our work. When you have great design and quality installation, lighting is a great way to boost business, and we’ve always enjoyed partnering with small locally-owned businesses to help them grow.

We’re also passionate about helping homeowners do exciting new things with lighting at their homes. We’ve created many exciting lighting designs for thousands of homeowners over the years, and it doesn’t matter if you own a palatial mansion or a small starter home: we will work with you and your budget to create a great lighting design that will fit the ways that you use your home and all of its living spaces.

One popular tradition for homeowners is the backyard cookout, and there’s nothing like enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. You work hard, and you owe it to yourself to play hard. But when your outdoor get-together lasts a few extra hours after sundown, are you ready?

We know that no two homes are different, and will work with you to create a quality lighting design that will turn your backyard into an all-night playground for both you and your children. We’ll start by making sure that your patio is evenly lit, and perfect for entertaining guests. We can also install additional lighting for the rest of the yard so that you can always keep an eye on the kids.

And don’t forget the front of the home! A well-lit front yard is a great way to show off your beautiful home after dark, and it’s also a very effective deterrent for burglars and vandals. Whether you want constant lighting, timed lighting, or motion sensor lighting, Our team of residential electricians are always a mouse click or a phone call away.

If you have any questions, or would like to schedule a service consultation, contact us online, or at 501-374-8330