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Schedule Your Dock Inspection Early!

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It’s never too early to start thinking about how you’re going to prioritize dock safety for summer 2023! Catalyst Electric in Lake of the Ozarks is here to help you prioritize docksafety with a dock inspection . The winter months tend to put a damper on most dock’s electrical system. Just because you ended last season with a good electrical system does not mean that the damage done over the winter months should go without attention. Electrical dock safety should be your number one priority going into summer 2023 so that you and your family can enjoy the lake without a worry in the world. Schedule your dock inspection in mid-MO with Catalyst Electric ! Hire a Professional In 2008, Catalyst Electric was created to provide superior, code-compliant electrical service to the Lake of the Ozarks area and beyond. The business is co-owned by Master and Journeyman Electricians who are well qualified to service all facets of electrical systems. We run the company on the belief that integrity p
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6 Electrical Safety Tips for Winter

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Whenever winter arrives, many of us lean on electrical devices to keep our home warm. Unfortunately, many portable heating units can be a serious fire hazard if safety precautions are not taken. The National Fire Protection Agency says that over 40% of home fires involve space heaters. Catalyst Electric in Linn Creek, MO is here to give you 6  electrical safety tips for winter in mid-MO so that you can keep your family cozy and warm! In addition, Catalyst Electric has a team of expert electricians that are here to help with all of your electrical needs at the Lake of the Ozarks .   Tip 1: Keep Flammable Items Away from Heat Sources Remove any flammable items that are in close proximity to a heat source. There should be at least three feet to establish a safe distance. This will prevent injuries or fire hazards! Tip 2: Never Leave Heaters Unattended If you’re using a portable heating unit, don’t forget to turn it off when you leave your home or when you go to bed. Monitoring
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Location: Linn Creek, MO 65052, USA
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How to Save Money on Energy This Winter with Big A** Fans!

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With the first official day of winter right around the corner, you can definitely feel it in the temperatures. As the temperatures drop, electric bills tend to go up. But there are things you can do to help. In today’s blog, we want to tell you about Big Ass Fans! We know fans are not what you typically think of for wintertime energy savings. But these fans use different technology than the typical fans you’re used to seeing, and they can make a huge difference in your electric bill in extreme temperatures of winter and summer. They are great in a variety of commercial, industrial, public and residential applications. As electricians at Lake of the Ozarks we are incredibly impressed by the quality and effectiveness of this product. We have a number of clients that are ecstatic with the results they’ve gotten after installation. If you’d like to learn how Big Ass Fans can help you save money winter and summer, just keep reading! What’s different about them? These fans are huge! But th
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Location: Osage Beach, MO 65065, USA
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5 Safety Tips for Christmas Lights

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December is upon us and if you haven’t hung up your Christmas lights, we hope you get to it soon! Christmas lights are such a beautiful way to celebrate the holiday season and you should make sure that you’re doing it the safest way possible. When you decide to hang your lights, it’s important to keep in mind the electrical safety aspect. Exterior lights, especially, can be hazardous if they are hung incorrectly. Catalyst Electric in Lake of the Ozarks is here to help you with your electrical needs. In this blog, you’ll find some of our most valuable safety tips for hanging Christmas lights. Tip 1: Inspect Your Lights If you’re reusing lights from the previous year, make sure that you check them thoroughly for cracks, broken lights, or frayed ends. These types of issues could lead to serious fire hazards involving your home. According to the National Fire Protection Associate, United States fire departments respond to an average of 780 house fires caused by holiday decorations a
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Location: Osage Beach, MO, USA
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Electrical Safety Tips to Keep You Safe at Home

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It can be easy to overlook common electrical hazards on a day-to-day basis when you don’t think about the potential consequences. Today’s blog is about staying safe with electricity at home. A lot of the tips we are sharing with you are common sense, that’s true. But we think it is always good to have a reminder of things to look out for and why it matters. When it comes to electricity, having a malfunction or issue can lead to fire, electrocution, or even death. As professional electricians at Lake of the Ozarks we have to be highly aware on a constant basis about the dangers we are working with. Every once in a while, we like to share some reminders with our readers to help keep them safe at home, as well. Just keep reading to learn some practical ways to keep your family and home safe with electricity. Plugs and Cords -Avoid placing extension cords where they will get stepped on regularly like under rugs or in doorways -Always use an extension cord rated for outdoor use when using
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Location: Osage Beach, MO 65065, USA
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Considering Some Electrical Upgrades? Here’s How Catalyst Can Help!

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As professional electricians at Lake of the Ozarks , we get to help clients with a lot of very cool electrical upgrades. Some of our customers ask us to do updates to improve functionality. Others are looking at having electrical services at Lake of the Ozarks done to improve safety. Homeowners interested in improving their home's appeal to buyers have electrical upgrades made as well. If you’d like to hear about 3 types of fun and practical upgrades that we help our clients with on a day-to-day basis, we have lots of examples in this week’s blog. 1) Upgrades for Safety A lot of the work we do for clients has to do with improving safety or eliminating safety hazards. Having dedicated breakers installed for things that draw a lot of electricity is cheap insurance when it comes to preventing a short or overloading your electrical system. Examples where you would need this include hot tubs, and if you use electric space heaters on a regular basis. We also replace a lot of outlets tha
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Location: Osage Beach, MO 65065, USA
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Making the Switch to LED for Efficiency and Safety

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LED lighting has become much more of the standard these days. More and more of our clients are switching over to LED to enjoy the benefits that come with it. Sometimes, all you have to do is put in new bulbs, but if you have your light fixture on a dimmer switch, that dimmer switch may need to be switched out as well to be compatible with the bulbs you are installing. But either way, it’s not a difficult process, and people who make the switch to LED lighting are consistently happy they did it. If you’d like to know why, we share 3 reasons in this blog. Reason #1: LED Lighting is More Durable Compared to incandescent bulbs, LED bulbs are much more shock resistant and able to hold up in tougher conditions. That’s why they make the perfect choice for outdoor lighting where they will be exposed to harsh weather conditions. Reason #2: LED Lighting is More Efficient It’s crazy, but 90% of the energy that an incandescent bulb uses is actually in the form of heat. Only 10% goes towards produc
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Location: Osage Beach, MO 65065, USA
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