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Wondering what size generator your East Texas home needs? Learn how to choose the right standby generator based on your energy needs—and how MALL Energy Home in Longview, Tyler, Marshall & Shreveport ensures it's done right.

Memorial Day Weekend is usually a time for gathering with loved ones, grilling out, and honoring those who served our country. But for many homeowners in East Texas , this year’s holiday took an unexpected turn.  Early Monday morning, a severe thunderstorm swept through the region, knocking out power in parts of Longview , Tyler , and surrounding areas. Some neighborhoods were left in the dark for over 24 hours —right in the middle of a holiday celebration.

Is your standby generator ready for the next East Texas storm? Discover the top 5 signs it needs maintenance—and how MALL Energy Home in Longview and Tyler keeps local generators running strong.

When extreme weather rolls through East Texas—bringing heavy storms, high winds, or blazing heat—the last thing you want is to be without power. More homeowners across Longview , Tyler , and the surrounding East Texas region are turning to standby generators to protect their homes and families. But with so many options on the market, a common question comes up:  “What’s the best generator for East Texas weather?” The honest answer? There is no one-size-fits-all generator.

Ensure your standby generator's reliability with regular oil changes. Learn how often to change your generator's oil and how MALL Energy Home in Longview, TX, makes maintenance easy for East Texas homeowners.​

Power outages in Longview, TX are more frequent and last longer than the national average. Learn what causes them, how often they happen, and how to protect your home with a standby generator from MALL Energy Home.

April is National Safe Digging Month , and while it may not be marked on everyone’s calendar, it’s a crucial reminder— before you dig, call 811 . Whether you're planting a tree, installing a fence, or even prepping your property for a standby generator, underground utility lines are closer than you think . At MALL Energy Home , we take safety seriously—every generator installation we perform is done by licensed professionals who follow all local codes and regulations , including utility marking and line locating. But even if you’re just a weekend DIYer, you need to know what’s below before breaking ground.

What to Expect During a Standby Generator Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide

Extreme Texas heat puts major stress on the power grid, leading to more outages in places like Longview and across East Texas. Learn how a standby generator from MALL Energy Home keeps your home cool and powered all summer long.