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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.
Selling your home? Here’s why you Should Mention your Standby Generator
High ceilings. Granite countertops. A gorgeous tile backsplash. A large farmhouse sink. A spacious garage. And a home standby generator. These are all luxury features found in high-end homes in 2019 according to The Wall Street Journal. That’s right, standby...
Prepare Your Home for Summer | Why You Need a Home Generator
Do you have a home generator? If not, is your house ready for an Arkansas summer? In June, July, and August, the average Little Rock temperature is between 89 and 93. That means plenty of days are much hotter! Being ready for that kind of heat and humidity requires a...
Common Causes of Power Outages
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 what, exactly, causes a power outage? How...
Why Employees Who Work Remotely Need a Standby Generator
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 they do during a power outage? Standby generators are great for anyone...
Why Pest Control for your Standby Generator is a Good Idea
We all know the importance of routine pest control service for our homes, but what about pest control for your home standby generator? Ants are particularly pesky, and they can cause a lot of trouble if they get into the generator’s control board. Most of the time...
3 Considerations When Choosing a Standby Generator For Your Business
As a Little Rock business owner, you can’t afford to lose power. When you don’t have power you don’t have business, and that means lost customers, revenue, and even a hit to your reputation. Storms in Little Rock are unpredictable, but a standby generator is...
4 Signs You Need Generator Repair
Is your generator working well or is it likely to fail the next time you need it? That can be an unnerving question, but it’s a very important one. You never know when you’ll need your generator to provide vital power during a serious storm or even tornado. It’s...
Is it Really That Important to Purchase Your Standby Generator from a Certified Dealer?
Before you invest in a standby generator, you’ll probably do a lot of research on generators themselves, the manufacturers, and the local dealers who sell them. You’ll probably find out that it’s initially cheaper to buy a generator from someone other than a reputable...
Northside Power and Cummins Both Have Impressive Business Narratives
Northside Power has a long history of working with generators, and Greg Nalley says he is proud of that heritage. In fact, it’s a similar heritage that powers Cummins. Cummins first began turning challenges into opportunities in 1919 when Clessie Cummins was named...
What Size Home Generator is Right For You?
Is bigger always better? Not when it comes to home generators. Having the right size for your space not only saves you money, it helps ensure your safety and comfort if the power goes out.Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous people who will tell you that you should...
How Do Generators Work to Keep You Safe & Comfortable?
If you’ve ever lost power in a bad storm, you know how important it is to have a backup source of power. Generators are a great choice, and can be used in both home and commercial buildings. If you’ve ever lost power in a bad storm, you know how important it is to...
When is the Right Time to Buy a Standby Generator?
Maybe you’ve been bouncing around the idea of purchasing a standby generator for a while now, but you’re not quite sure if it’s the right time. So, when is the best time to buy a standby generator? Typically, people think about standby generators after a major power...
How a Commercial Standby Generator Can Help Your Retail Business
Severe weather events are happening more and more frequently, and as a business owner, you need to be ready for anything. Do you know how you would keep your business running if a power outage lasted several hours – or several days? Certainly, the kind of portable...
Selecting the Right Generator for Your Camper
All of this cold, dreary weather has us ready to pack up the fifth wheel and hit the road. Sometimes you just need to fill your lungs with fresh air and leave all of the headaches of the modern world behind. Campers are a great way to take an extended vacation from...
Portable vs. Standby Generators: Which is Better?
Having a generator is essential – you don’t want to lose food, business, or even just comfort due to a long-term power outage. A generator can help you maintain what you need until power is restored. One question you may have, though, is what kind of generator you...
My Customers Aren’t Onsite. Do I Still Need a Back Up Generator?
Some business owners can understand the importance of a large retail store or a restaurant needing a back up generator. After all, if customers are in the building, it’s vital to keep the show going! However, what about a company that doesn’t have customers onsite? If...
How to Add Curb Appeal to Your Standby Generator
We’ve been selling, installing and servicing generators since 1978, which means we’ve heard a number of worries that come with purchasing a standby generator. Many customers are rightfully worried about the appearance of the generator once it’s in their yard....
Top Reasons Standby Generators Fail to Start
Our society is reliant on power. The availability of this continuous power helps businesses maintain operations and families continue their everyday lives even when power outages occur. More and more people are choosing to invest in standby power systems. Because...
These 4 Worries are Completely Normal When Purchasing Your First Generator
Home generators are a great backup power source for when the sweltering summer heat blows the power grid out or an ice storm knocks your local power lines down. So, why does it feel like such a complicated and stressful decision? Well, mostly because it is. There are...
Making Sure Your Business is Ready For Winter
Winter is an exciting time for many retailers and other businesses – it’s often the busiest time of the year. Winter is when you make a lot of your biggest sales and have your best months. Assuming everything goes as it should, of course. If you were to lose power or...
Three Key Benefits of Commercial Generators
Does your business have a plan for power failure? Losing power suddenly can have significant impacts on your company. Not only are employees and customers inconvenienced, but you also lose sales. You can also have significant long-term losses to your equipment and...
Prepare Your Home for Winter
Winter in Little Rock can bring cold temperatures, ice, and even some snow. Is your home ready? There are a variety of steps you can take to help winterize your property. These tips can help you save money on heating bills, keep your home secure, keep you comfortable,...
Do You Need Home Generator Service Before Winter?
It’s already November – where did the year go? That means that winter weather and ice is just around the corner, and it’s important to make sure your family is safe and protected in your home. Having a home generator is vital, whether you choose a portable or a...
How to Get Excellent Service For Your Home Generator
When you buy a home generator, you buy it to protect yourself in natural disasters and other emergencies. Whether it’s bad weather, a long-term power outage, or other need, you need your generator to work when little else does. The most important thing you can do in...
Times it Pays to Have a Standby Generator
Arkansas is known for bad weather. You never quite know what to expect year to year. Will we have floods in Little Rock? Or will we face drought? High wind? Or perhaps a tornado? Even without these extreme events, you can lose power for a variety of reasons. Even...
Three Myths About Buying at a Big Box Store
When you think about getting the best products at the best price, do you assume you need to go to a big box store? Whether buying generators or groceries, many Americans do. It’s understandable because they believe some of the popular myths about buying from big box...
Who Takes Care of Your Residential Generators?
If you buy your residential generators from a big box store, you may have no idea who’s going to take care of them. In fact, because there’s no service plan, you may assume they don’t need maintenance! That’s far from the truth. In fact, generators have regular...
5 Tips For Using Towable Generators on Construction Sites
Thanks to your towable generator, your construction site can safely and efficiently receive power to keep your equipment up and running. Here are a few tips to make sure any towable generators you use during construction is safely operated. 1. Read the safety...
Why You Should Use a Local Business For Your Residential Generator
Northside Power has been operating in central Arkansas since 1978. Over the years we’ve seen how much Little Rock benefits when local business succeeds and grows. Today, we specialize exclusively in generators for homes and other small businesses. We know our...
What Goes Into Installing A Commercial Standby Generator?
At Northside Power we install residential and commercial standby generators every day. Our customers know they need a backup power source like a commercial standby generator, but they don’t know what it will take to get one up and runningWill I need to put my business...
Home Burglary Facts Every Homeowner Should Know
Keep your home safe with natural gas generators. Most home security systems continue to function on batteries when the power goes out. However, lights, televisions, and radios are more of a theft deterrent than you would think. Keep your home looking occupied during a...
Generator Service | What Causes Power Outages? | Northside Power
When the power goes out, and the cause isn’t obvious, you are left to think about what kind of incident caused it. There have been power outages caused by spaceships* and power outages caused by termites**. To your standby generator, it doesn’t matter why the power...
Generac Generators | 4 Benefits For Your Small Business
Are you considering Generac generators for your small business? At Northside Power we’ve helped businesses all over central Arkansas keep their power on during power outages. Many business owners find that the cost of a generator is often returned through new clients,...
Why It’s a Good Idea To See The Backup Generator Before You Buy
Northside Power has years of experience working with the best back up home generators. If you are attending any kind of home and garden show in central Arkansas, you might run into a member of our team. We know how important landscaping is to home and business owners....
Commercial Generators and Smart Home Technology
Smart homes are becoming more popular and more sophisticated. There is only one problem: what if the power goes out? While most smart technologies have backup plans to prevent problems during a power outage, it is still an inconvenience—and a potential safety risk—to...
6 Severe Weather Facts Every Homeowner Should Know About
As our dependence on technology increases, so does the number of homes in America equipped with automatic transfer switch generators. A power outage during a severe thunderstorm can be more dangerous to homeowners due to our reliance on electricity to...
Preventative Maintenance Has Never Been Easier With Backup Home Generators
Preventative maintenance sounds like a lot of work when it comes to cars and home systems in general. A backup home generator might have the easiest preventative maintenance system yet. Unlike a portable generator, a standby home generator does its own systems check...
4 Reasons Why Standby Generators Are Fun at Parties
Standby generators, commercial and domestic, are becoming increasingly more essential to business and homes around central Arkansas. However, backup power sources are not the most interesting topic to bring up at parties. In fact, over our 20 years of generator...
Natural Gas or Liquid Propane?
There are no easy answers. The home generator you choose will depend on the unique needs of your home and those who are living in it. Some homeowners, due to their location, have specific needs when it comes to home generators. At Northside Power we have generators...
Does my small business need a commercial standby generator?
Commercial standby generators are a lifesaver for small businesses. Power outages are a sure thing in Saline County and can become very costly for small businesses. The investment you make in a commercial standby generator will pay for itself. Here are a few reasons...
3 Benefits of Having a Towable Generator
Whether it is caused by a major ice storm or a fallen power line, power outages are a reality for businesses in central Arkansas It’s not a matter of IF the power will fail, it’s better to plan for WHEN it fails. Depending on your business, a towable generator might...
Ring in the New Year by Protecting Your Home from Power Outages
The New Year is a time to create resolutions and start out with a clean slate, but how many of our resolutions do we actually end up keeping? This year make a resolution you can keep! Give your family peace of mind about your home’s power by having a reliable standby...
What Are Power Surges and How Can You Protect Your Appliances?
In today’s digitally run world, losing electricity, even for a moment, isn’t an option for most people. We want to protect our home from power outages, so shouldn’t we also protect our equipment from damaging surges? Most homes today contain an average of over $15,000...
4 Reasons to Have a Home Standby Generator in Little Rock
Thinking of having a generator installed for your home or office building? Here are a few good reasons to invest in a home standby generator. Northside Power is Little Rock’s top Generac dealer. We install home standby generators for customers all over central...
Ways to Prepare for a Power Outage in Saline County, Arkansas
Are generators a necessity in Saline County, Arkansas? If you live here long enough you will learn that Arkansas power lines are not ice-storm friendly. If you have electronic necessities, like medical equipment, it is important to be ready for long-term power...
Are Generators on Your Wishlist?
Generators can mean a lot of things these days, but it usually describes a product that produces some sort of usable energy. That energy can be produced as steam or electricity, but in this case we’re talking about the latter. In today’s world it seems like we are...
Why You Should Consider Home Standby Generators?
Home standby generators can be a breath of life in times of an emergency. Are you on the fence in possibly investing one for your home? As much as you want to prepare for the worst, sometimes it’s out of your control. It is difficult to predict times when you won’t...
Why a Towable Generator is a Good Option for Your Power Needs
Most people don’t appreciate the value of a towable generator until there’s a power failure, or a disaster strikes. But a generator is a very good investment, because it’s an efficient source of alternative power for the home, as well as for hospitals, businesses,...