Catalyst Electric

The season of spending more time outdoors is here with summer quickly approaching. Do you find yourself needing electricity when you are outdoors? From hanging up string lights on your back porch, using power tools, or power washing your home, there are a lot of scenarios where you may want to use electricity outdoors. At Catalyst Electric , we want to help you keep your safety top of mind and today, we have some safety tips for when you are using electricity outdoors.  Short Term  If you are only looking to power something for a couple hours or even a couple days, extension cords will do the trick. However, you should always make sure that you are using extension cords that are designed specifically for the outdoors. You may be thinking that if it's temporary it doesn't matter. However, outdoor extension cords are designed to withstand moisture, sudden temperature changes, and being stepped on. Keep in mind that extension cords should only be used for temporary use. Th...

Many people wait until it's too late to install a backup generator at the Lake of the Ozarks . Unfortunately, when you wait until you've lost power, it's generally too late to install a backup generator to restore power. It's best to plan ahead and give yourself peace of mind by installing a backup generator if you don't want to be without power at your home or business. Read on to learn about installing a KOHLER backup generator . Photo Credit:  https://kohlerpower.com Benefits of Having a Backup Generator  There are numerous reason a backup generator could greatly benefit your home or business. When the power goes out, it is not uncommon for it to be out for hours at a time and in extreme cases days at a time. Having a backup generator can help protect your valuable assets and keep your business up and going, even during a power failure.  Home  Power essential appliances and lights  Power protection devices such as alarm systems and sump p...

As many of you already know, Catalyst Electric was voted best of the Lake 2019 by Lake Lifestyles Magazine! Winning this award means a lot to our electrical contracting company at the Lake of the Ozarks because it was members of our Lake Community who voted for us! At Catalyst Electric we pride ourselves on being the  best electrician service at the Lake of the Ozarks  because we ensure that the job is done right every single time. We care about our customers and we always want to keep their safety in mind. Read on to learn more about the core services we offer. Residential  Our  residential electrical services at the Lake of the Ozarks  focus on a variety of installs and repairs. Our team is well qualified to service all areas of electrical systems. We can do just about anything but below are some of the specific residential electrical services we offer:  Electrical Wiring for New Construction  Remodeling Rewiring Adding an Ele...

Unless you have a brand new home, most of us would likely agree that our home could use a few modern updates. Making updates to your home can make you feel like you're living in a brand new space - whether it is a completely new remodel or just adding a few updates to give your home a modern feel. Read on to learn to find out 4 ways to modernize your home from our team of electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks !  1) Install New Ceiling Fans  Are your ceiling fans a little outdated? You'd be surprised how big of a difference a new ceiling fan can make in any of your rooms. Ceiling fans are easily customizable from the blade design, color, lighting options, and material.  2) Add USB Outlets  Did you know that they make outlets with built-in USB ports? With the increase in electronics and the need to keep them charged, installing a few convenient USB outlets make a great addition to your home.  3) Install Recessed Lighting  A full proof way to ...