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Benefits of Dimmer Switches

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Do you ever struggle with getting the lighting in your home just right? It's either too dark or too bright and this can be frustrating. The addition of dimmer switches could be the perfect solution for you! Dimmer switches add flexibility to lighting levels in your home and offer some great benefits. Today, your experienced electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks would like to share with you what these benefits are. Save Energy  One of the biggest advantages of installing dimmer switches to your home is saving energy. A traditional light switch only has two options, on or off. When you install dimmer switches, dimming the light actually constricts the flow of electricity that goes to your light bulb. This helps you save energy when you have your lights set to dim. Rooms that are popular for a dimmer switch are living rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens but can certainly be used anywhere in your home. When you reduce your energy consumed, it helps to save money on your el

4 Benefits of Switching to LED Parking Lot Lights at Your Business

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Lighting has come a long way over the years and if you have yet to switch to LED parking lot lighting at your business, you should seriously consider doing so. From energy savings, security reasons, and more, the benefits of installing LED parking lot lights at the Lake of the Ozarks definitely outweigh the initial installation costs. Not convinced LED parking lights are a good fit for your business? Your favorite electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks have some pretty convincing reasons upgrading. Energy Savings  Of course, one of the biggest reasons for switching to LED parking lot lights at your business is significantly reducing your energy consumption. Typically, you can reduce your energy consumption by 40-60%. A typical HID parking lot light ranges from 100 to 1000 watts. LED lights, however, range from 40-300 watts, which is what contributes to the energy savings.       Reduced Maintenance  When you install LED parking lot lights, you can even save big on maintenan

When Should I Call For Emergency Electrical Service?

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When something goes wrong with your electric, it's best to find a resolution sooner rather than later. Depending on your issue, you may not know when the best time to call your local electrician at the Lake of the Ozarks . For example, what is considered an emergency, what can wait until the next day, and what issues can you troubleshoot yourself? Today, your favorite electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks would like to break down what is considered an emergency and whats not. Tripped Breaker  Although there is always a reason that your breaker is tripping, it's typically not something that is dangerous. Typically, you've just plugged too many things into the circuit and you just need to flip the breaker and keep in mind not to overload your outlets. However, if the problem continues, you may have an issue and you should give Catalyst Electric a call. Under typical circumstances, this would not be an emergency but should be addressed in a timely manner. Flickering

Install a Backup Generator Before Winter!

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Cooler weather is upon us and before we know it winter will be here. If you don't have a fireplace have you thought about how you will warm your home if the power goes out? Catalyst Electric has a solution for you! When you install a backup generator at the Lake of the Ozarks , you never have to worry about losing power again! Aside from heating your home in the winter, there are a lot of reasons a backup generator is a good idea for both your home and your business. Learn about our backup generators below!  Why Do I Need a Backup Generator? There a lot of scenarios where a backup generator would come in handy. Below are a few situations you may not have considered that could cause a power outage.   Tornados and Wind Storms  Lightening  Flooding  Winter Ice Storms  Car Accidents  Benefits of a Backup Generator  There are a lot of reasons for having a backup generator for both your home and your business. Often when the power goes out it can be for several hour

5 Reasons You Should ALWAYS Hire a Professional Electrician

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There are numours reasons you may need electrical work done. You may be remodeling, adding an addition to your home, building a new home or business, or you may be experiencing a problem with your electric at your home or business. Whatever the reason for needing electrical work done, you should always hire a professional electrician at the Lake of the Ozarks . Thinking about saving a buck or two and completing the electrical work yourself? You should think twice before you try to tackle electrical work on your own. Read on for five reasons you should ALWAYS hire a professional electrician! #1 Your Safety  Electricity can be extremely dangerous. If you don't know the ins and outs of the electrical system you could get seriously injured, or worse, killed. Not only do put yourself in danger, but you could also potentially put others at risk if they are nearby. #2 Your Future Safety  There are obvious risks at the moment when you are completing electrical work. Arguably, one