Catalyst Electric

You have probably heard about GFCI outlets and noticed them in your home but you may not know why these are such an important safety feature in your home or business! GFCI outlets maximize the safety of your electrical system. Today, Catalyst Electric would like to share with you the importance of GFCI outlets and what purpose they serve. Read on to learn more!  GFCI Outlets Explained GFCI outlets are designed to protect your home's electrical system, specifically in high moisture areas. GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupters) protect you and your family from electrical shock. If you are wondering if you have GFCI outlets in your home, they are easy to identify. GFCI outlets can be identified by the "test" and "reset buttons on the face of the outlets. How Do GFCI Outlets Work? The purpose of these outlets is to prevent serious electrical shock and also reduce the risk of a house fire. They do this by monitoring the electrical current at all times. When a GFCI outle

If not taken seriously, electricity can become dangerous in some situations. Often it's hard to know if an electrical issue is an emergency. Catalyst Electric wants to keep you and your family safe! Today, we would like to share with you when you should call for an emergency electrical service and what would be just a normal service call. Read on to learn more!  Service Call  Catalyst Electric  is your full-service  electric service company at the Lake of the Ozarks . We can repair a wide array of electrical issues you may experience. Only call the  best electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks  when you have an issue. During our normal business hours, we can help you with the following issues regarding your electricity, whether it be at your home or business: An outlet isn't working  Breaker is tripping  Electrical equipment stopped working Lights are not working  Intermittent power from an outlet  GFCI receptacle won't test out  Switches have a crackling sound when flipped 

 Have you been thinking about adding solar panels to your home or business but not sure if there are enough benefits? There are many reasons you should consider adding a solar energy source to your home or business. Catalyst Electric is certified to install solar panels and today we would like to share with you five benefits of investing in solar!  #1 Earn a Great Return on Investment  You may think the cost to install solar panels is an expense but if you think about it as an investment instead, there should be a big temptation to install a solar panel system! You can also get a federal income tax credit (ITC) that helps cover the cost of installing a solar energy system. #2 Protect Yourself from Rising Energy Costs  On average, residential energy prices have gone up by an average of 3% annually over the past ten years. When you invest in solar energy now, you have the ability to fix your electricity rate and protect yourself from the rising energy costs. #3 Reduce or Eliminate Your E