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The Evolution of Power Generation

Electricity is a familiar comfort to us today, allowing us faster communication and increased productivity. Reliable electricity is so fundamental to modern life, we even have backup generators for when our main source of energy fails.

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How Do You Start A Generator That Has Been Sitting For A Long Time

A portable generator can be used for multiple purposes, whether you are preparing for a loss of power or powering up a booth at a trade mart or a food truck, or keeping the lights on during a tailgate. It’s no secret that Arkansas experiences its fair share of power outages, and we want to be sure you are prepared for any emergency. 

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Why Would A Generator Run But Not Produce Electricity

A portable generator can be used for multiple purposes, whether you are preparing for a loss of power or powering up a booth at a trade mart or a food truck, or keeping the lights on during a tailgate. It’s no secret that Arkansas experiences its fair share of power outages, and we want to be sure you are prepared for any emergency. 

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How Do I Know if My Generator is Overloaded?

A portable generator can be used for multiple purposes, whether you are preparing for a loss of power or powering up a booth at a trade mart or a food truck, or keeping the lights on during a tailgate. It’s no secret that Arkansas experiences its fair share of power outages, and we want to be sure you are prepared for any emergency. 

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How Can I Make My Generator Quieter?

A portable generator can be used for multiple purposes, whether you are preparing for a loss of power or powering up a booth at a trade mart or a food truck, or keeping the lights on during a tailgate. It’s no secret that Arkansas experiences its fair share of power outages, and we want to be sure you are prepared for any emergency. 

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How do Portable Generators Work?

A portable generator can be used for multiple purposes, whether you are preparing for a loss of power or powering up a booth at a trade mart or a food truck, or keeping the lights on during a tailgate. It’s no secret that Arkansas experiences its fair share of power outages, and we want to be sure you are prepared for any emergency. 

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Rainwater drips from the corner of a roof against a backdrop of lush green trees and dark branches, suggesting a gloomy, rainy day. Amidst the falling rain, its crucial to ensure generator operation adheres to weather safety protocols for uninterrupted power and peace of mind.

How To Run A Generator In The Rain

A portable generator can be used for multiple purposes, whether you are preparing for a loss of power or powering up a booth at a trade mart or a food truck, or keeping the lights on during a tailgate. It’s no secret that Arkansas experiences its fair share of power outages, and we want to be sure you are prepared for any emergency. 

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Should You Rent a Generator for Your Next Event?

From weddings and concerts to anniversary and birthday celebrations, sometimes special occasions call for a bit more preparation. If you’re planning an event that requires reliable power for lighting, sound systems, food vendors, etc., renting a generator is a great option.

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A Generac standby generator rests on a concrete slab in a forested area with bare trees and scattered leaves. Connected by cables, it ensures garage safety amidst the serene natural scenery.

How Long Can I Leave A Generator On For?

A portable generator can be used for multiple purposes, whether you are preparing for a loss of power or powering up a booth at a trade mart or a food truck, or keeping the lights on during a tailgate. It’s no secret that Arkansas experiences its fair share of power outages, and we want to be sure you are prepared for any emergency. 

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Mistakes to Avoid When Using Portable Backup Generators

Mistakes to Avoid When Using Portable Backup Generators Portable generators are a more affordable alternative to home standby generators, and they’re perfect for avid campers who love to spend time outdoors while still maintaining some comforts from home.   But...

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A dark blue pickup truck is towing a flatbed trailer carrying a large white generator. The vehicle and trailer are on a gravel surface with lush green trees in the background. The generator is secured on wooden pallets.

Guide to Purchasing a Commercial Generator

Guide to Purchasing a Commercial Generator April 15, 2021 A storm has rolled in while you’re working from the office. You have a deadline to meet and then you see it - the lights begin to flicker and you hear the beeping of machines turning off and then resetting....

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A white whole-home generator sits outdoors by a brick wall, partially in shade. A sticker reads Northside Power, with a phone number and notes In Service Since 1978. Greenery surrounds the scene, an ideal setup for disaster preparedness as tornado season approaches.

Whole Home Generator

Whole Home Generator Living right on the edge of Tornado Valley, in your Little Rock Arkansas home is one of the many reasons that we often have power outages. There is also the occasional transformer that may blow and cause a short-lived outage throughout your whole...

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Preparing Your Generator for Warmer Weather

Preparing Your Generator for Warmer Weather Warmer weather is upon us, and with the change in temperatures comes the dreaded storm season. Tornadoes are going to start rolling through town soon and you want to make sure that your generator is prepared. You’ll need it...

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Does a Standby Generator Increase Home Value?

Does a Standby Generator Increase Home Value? April 01, 2021 2021 has been a wild year for real estate. It has been a total seller’s market, allowing sellers to put their house on the market for far more than what they bought it for. With that being said, you want to...

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Standby Generator Buying Guide

Standby Generator Buying Guide January 8, 2021 Every year, a tornado rolls through Arkansas and knocks the power out of your home. You gather up candles and fall over your furniture for days, asking yourself why you haven’t bought a standby generator yet. We know that...

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Basics of Home Generators For Emergency Backup Power

Basics of Home Generators For Emergency Backup Power We are coming out of a record-breaking month for snowfall in Arkansas. While many people enjoyed the snow days, more than 14,000 Arkansas residents were without power. Temperatures dropped down below zero and...

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A blue house with white trim features a Generac generator installed on the side. The generator is surrounded by neatly landscaped greenery and flowers. A manicured lawn complements the tidy exterior of the home.

How Often Should You Service a Home Generator?

How Often Should You Service a Home Generator? January 8, 2021 Like all machines and tools, regular maintenance has to be done to be sure that your home generator is working correctly. So just how often should you have your home generator serviced? At Northside Power...

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Prepping Your Home Generator for Cooler Weather

Prepping Your Home Generator for Cooler Weather January 2, 2021 Even if you are a big fan of the cold winter months, it is no secret that nobody wants to get out in the wet and cold to work on equipment. It is also known that the majority of the population does not...

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Should First-time Homebuyers Shop for Generators too?

Should First-time Homebuyers Shop for Generators too? October 14, 2020 First-time homebuyers have a lot on their plate as it is. Searching for the perfect home to fit their family’s needs is already a pretty daunting task. Should they really add more to their to-do...

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A gray whole-home generator with a yellow hose is installed on a concrete pad surrounded by small white rocks. Positioned next to a brick wall with visible piping and a gas meter, its an essential part of disaster preparedness during tornado season, amidst the grassy surroundings.

Air Cooled Vs Liquid Cooled Generators

Air Cooled Vs Liquid Cooled Generators July 28th, 2020 When deciding what kind of generator you need for your Arkansas home and business, there are multiple factors to consider. Many people don’t even realize that generators have different cooling systems, but they...

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How Do Portable Generators Work?

How Do Portable Generators Work? June 22, 2020 How Do Portable Generators Work ? Here in the South, it’s important to be prepared no matter where you are. Whether it’s deer camp, a family lake weekend, tailgating or just at home during tornado season, a portable...

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Spring Showers and the Importance of Backup Power

Spring Showers and the Importance of Backup Power April 14th, 2020 We’ve all heard the catchy saying April showers bring May flowers, but with the Spring season also comes unpredictable weather and severe storms. While the weather in Arkansas is almost always...

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Don’t let Phantom Load Haunt Your House

Don’t let Phantom Load Haunt Your House October 17, 2019 It’s almost Halloween, so we thought now would be a good time to warn you about the thing that’s most likely haunting your home. Phantom loading is lurking around your home, draining energy out of your...

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Winterizing Your Home Generator

Winter Maintenance Tips for Standby Generators

Winter Maintenance Tips for Standby Generators October 2, 2019 Worried about winterizing your home generator? As the weather turns colder, ensuring you’ve properly maintained your generator provides the peace of mind you need in the face of snow and ice storms this...

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Home Generators

Why You Should Buy a Home Generators

Why You Should Consider a Home Generator September 20, 2019 Believe it or not, home generators in Little Rock are a necessity. You may be thinking twice about getting one for your home due to its cost. Experts have found installing a generator costs a national average...

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Top Reasons Home Generators Are a Good Idea

Top Reasons Home Generators Are a Good Idea September 20, 2019 You may think buying a home generator is too expensive. Like it or not, owning home generators in Arkansas is a must to be ready for any weather emergency. Besides the value a generator adds to your...

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Standby Generator

Standby and Portable Generators: How Loud are They?

Standby and Portable Generators: How Loud are They? August 23, 2019 Although standby generators often save the day by automatically kicking on and providing power when the electric utility supply is interrupted, the noise associated with an internal combustion engine...

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Is your AC Unit Overloading Your Generator?

Is your AC Unit Overloading Your Generator? August 23, 2019 Did you know that your AC unit can have a very negative effect on your generator? On multiple occasions when we get a call for a generator overloading during a summer outage, the problem is related back to...

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Residential Generator

How Long Will My Residential Generator Supply Power?

How Long Will My Residential Generator Supply Power? July 22, 2019 Most of the time, when you have a power outage it lasts only a few hours. However, there are times when it goes on much longer – even for several days.  How will your generator stand up? The answer to...

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Briggs & Stratton

Why Buy Briggs & Stratton Generators?

Why Buy Briggs & Stratton Generators? July 22, 2019 If you’re interested in a high-quality standby generator, you might wonder what brand to consider. There are a lot of options on the market, but only a few brands really stand out. When you choose a generator, you...

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Staying Safe During a Power Outage at Home

The lightning cracks, there’s a loud boom, and suddenly your home is dark. You look around, startled. Yep. The power is out. If you have a standby generator, you don’t have much to worry about. The systems the generator handles will be functional within a moment or two. If you don’t have one, you need to take additional actions to stay safe.

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Safety During a Power Outage at Your Business

Dealing with a power outage at home is bad enough, but when it’s your place of business there’s even more to think about. 70% of businesses will face a power outage in the next 12 months, and weather-related outages have doubled since 2003.

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Common Causes of Power Outages

Common Causes of Power Outages May 21, 2019 We’ve talked a lot about how important it is to have standby generators in case of a power outage. It can keep you safe and comfortable at home, and it can help you maintain your business and avoid theft or other losses. But...

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Why Employees Who Work Remotely Need a Standby Generator

Why Employees Who Work Remotely Need a Standby Generator April 30, 2019 The ability to work from home is one of the many opportunities technology has created. So many people, even if they’re not self-employed, work remotely nowadays. This begs the question, what will...

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