Catalyst Electric

When it comes to your business, ensuring you hire the right contractors for improvements is critical. Hiring the wrong contractor can cost you big time in the long run, especially if work is not up to code and must be re-done. Not sure how to hire the right electrical contactor? Read on to get a few tips!  Outline Your Needs  Not every electrician is right for all electrical jobs - especially when you are dealing with commercial work. You should outline what your business' electrical needs are, then ask plenty of questions to ensure that the electrician that you are hiring is qualified to do the work. Do you need major work done or are the improvements minor? You should also consider your timeframe and be upfront from the start with your desired timeframe to get the project completed. Only Hire a Commercial Electrical Contractor that is Licensed and Insured!  As a business owner, you probably already know that you should only hire an electrical contractor that is licensed and insur

Contractors tend to get a bad rap for accountability and credibility. Knowing who to call when you have an upcoming project or issue with your electric isn't always easy. When you call Catalyst Electric can rest assured that we believe that quality work and integrity is what pays the bills. That's why we always ensure quality work when you hire us! Read on to learn more about a few of the services we offer at our electrical contracting company at the Lake of the Ozarks .  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 Electrical Outlet  Back Up Power  Electrical and Breaker Panel Upgrades and Replacements  Outdoor Lighting  Commercial  In addition to residenti

Powerstrips certainly have their  purpose, but we find that many home owners and business owners use them incorrectly. Keeping safety in mind at all times when it comes to electrical devices is critical for your safety and those around you. Read on to get a few safety tips for using powerstrips!  Choose a Power Strip with Overload Protection  Some power strips come with the safety feature overload protection. This feature will automatically cut off the power supply when the power strip is overloaded.  Don't Use Power Strips for High Wattage Appliances  Larger appliances such as heaters, TVs, stoves, etc. require high wattage to run which means they need more power. Most power strips are not designed to handle a high amount of wattage and therefore should not be used for those appliances.   Don't Use the Piggyback Method, Ever Unfoutunilty, many folks use the piggyback method if they don't have enough outlets - this is especially true around your tv! The piggyback method is

 If you've never had it happen at your home, your may not be aware that one bad power surge can destroy all of your appliance in one swoop! Could you imagine having to replace every major appliance you own at one time? The cost would certainty add up very quickly! Read on to find out how you can protect your home and your appliance with a whole home surge protector!  #1 Full-Time Surge Protection is Needed You may be wondering in what scenario full-time surge protection would be needed and the answer is honestly all the time. You never know when a thunderstorm is going to happen so if you want your devices to be protected you will want around-the-clock protection. When you install a whole-house surge protector you never have to worry about plugging your device directly into an outlet. #2 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 applian

Losing power is not only an inconvenience, but it can also cause you to lose sales at your business! Being without power at your home means your HVAC unit doesn't work and you can't cook meals at home. There are many reasons your power may go out, some of which are obvious and some that you may not have thought about. Read on to find out 5 reasons you may lose your power.  #1 Flooding  Flooding is fairly common in the Lake Area when it comes to the spring and in some cases during the summer months. When a flood occurs from heavy rains in the Ozarks, nearby power lines can be an effect even if your home or business is not affected by the flooding. When flooding occurs, it is hard for workers to access the damaged areas to make repairs. This means that you could be without power for an extended period of time. #2 Tornados and Wind Storms  Tornadoes and even high-speed winds can damage and/or cause power lines to come down. When a power line comes down, it will leave you without h