Catalyst Electric

The mishandling of electrical devices contributes to house fires that happen every day. According to the  National Fire Protection Association , every 24 seconds a fire department in the United States responds to a fire. Catalyst Electric wants help keep you and your family safe from a potential electrical fire. Read on to get a few tips for preventing a house fire from our electrical contracting company at the Lake of the Ozarks . #1 Don't Overload Your Outlets  We live in an electronic world. which means many of us are more than likely plugging entirely too many devices into our electrical outlets. Our home's circuits are designed to only handle so much. It is important to not overload your outlets because this can cause an electrical fire. If being able to use all of your electrical devices at one time is a must, you should use safe surge protection or install more outlets in your home.  #2 Make Sure You Have GFCI Outlets in High Moist...

Spring is here! We are excited for the weather to start warming up, the grass getting greener, and the trees to start getting their leaves. The change of seasons often provokes cleaning and a fresh start in your home. During your spring cleaning, it’s a good time to sit down and think about how you could start saving on energy costs. Today, our electrical contracting company at the Lake of the Ozarks has some tips for saving energy this spring! 1) Start with Your Water Heater  Did you know that your water heater has settings regarding how hot to keep your waterin the tank? Turning down your water heater even by 10 degrees can help to cut your costs by 3-5%. Imagine if you turned it down by just 20 degrees, you could save substantially on your bill. However, if you have an old water heating unit, turning down the temperature may not help as much as you want it too. Consider upgrading to an Energy Star rated tank. A new water heater may cost you up front but ...

A whole-house surge protector is something every homeowner could benefit from - especially if you have expensive appliances in your home. A whole-house surge protector protects your appliances from voltage spikes. Power surges can occur from lighting but can also be caused from within your home from your appliances cycling on and off. One power surge has the potential to destroy all of your appliances in your home. Read on to find out why you should have a whole-house surge protector installed. #1 Protect Your Investments Appliances aren't cheap. From computers, TV's, refrigerators, and more! If you get hit with a big storm that causes a power surge you could lose all of your appliances all at once destroying your TV, computer, and even your air conditioning unit. When you  install a whole-house surge protector at the Lake of the Ozarks , you can rest assured that your valuable appliances are safe from storms. #2 Full-Time Surge Protection is Needed You may be wonderi...

If you own a dock at the Lake of the Ozarks, ensuring that your dock’s electrical system is up to code is crucial for your safety and the safety of those who use your dock. Our electrical contracting company at the Lake of the Ozarks is committed to dock safety and that’s why we offer free dock inspections at the Lake of the Ozarks . Read on to learn more about dock safety and required electrical permits at your dock. Requirements    For public safety, the local fire protection districts at the Lake of the Ozarks and Village of Four Seasons require electrical inspections and permits for all private boat docks equipped with electric power. This permit is in  addition  to the dock permit issued by Ameren Missouri. There is also a fee that must be paid to the local fire department. There are a lot of electrical requirements for your dock.  The Dock Electrical Installation Requirements  and the  Dock Wiring Check Sheet  are the forms th...