American Electric reviews
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The Verdict
American Electric is the contractor you call when you need reliable electrical work at a fair price. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found two standout patterns: speed and versatility. One homeowner got a same-day visit on a 103-degree day after their dental office breaker died, and the repair cost half what another electrician quoted. Another customer had American Electric rewire their entire house, add a 220V garage outlet, install an EV charger, wire a home theater, and fix their AC over several years. The crew consistently shows up on time, finishes projects in a single visit when possible, and leaves job sites clean. We found 39 mentions of workmanship quality and couldn't locate a single complaint about shoddy wiring or code issues. The downside: communication lapses appear in a handful of reviews, including one no-show for a scheduled quote and another messy stucco patch that cost the homeowner $600 to fix. If you need an electrician who won't exploit an emergency and can handle everything from recessed lights to whole-house generators, American Electric delivers solid work without the premium markup.
If you want an electrician who shows up when promised and quotes fairly, American Electric is a safe bet. You may occasionally need to follow up on scheduling, but the crew's technical skills and honest pricing make that trade-off manageable for most projects.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
L. C. hired the company for a residential solar installation and found the crew offered almost no communication before or after the job. They encountered workers who finished the work, left without much interaction or instructions, and came across as slightly rude. The crew left walls and floors messy and broke the stucco into pieces. They ended up hiring another contractor and paying $600 out of pocket to repair the stucco—an unexpected cost that overshadowed the project.
Scott turned to American Electric Company over the past few years as a steady string of electrical projects accumulated around his home: they rewired the entire house, added a 220‑volt outlet and new lighting in the garage, installed an electric car charger, put in a home-theater system and outdoor speakers, and even repaired the central air on a weekend. He found Harry and his crew to be professional, hard-working, honest and knowledgeable, tackling both large jobs like the full rewire and quick emergencies without hesitation. The detail that stuck with him most was the weekend AC rescue — paired with the comprehensive rewiring, it sealed his confidence in calling them for every electrical need.
Ivetico faced a midday emergency at a dental office on a 103° day when the breaker failed and patients were waiting. They first called an electrician who quoted $1,400 and pushed to do the job immediately, a move that felt like taking advantage of the urgent situation. Desperate, they reached out to American Electric Corporation; a technician arrived right away, completed the repair in under an hour, and charged less than half the original quote, getting the practice back up without exploiting the crisis. Ivetico later discovered the company is a Lowe’s specialty contractor, which added to the sense of trust. What lingered was how fast and fair the response was—the office reopened the same day on a scorching 103° afternoon thanks to a prompt, reasonably priced repair.
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How We Got To Trust Score 80
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Serving customers for 13 years
Among the longest-standing installers in the market.
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Not BBB rated.
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What You Can Expect
Steve Johnson met Harry for an on-site estimate and found the price far more affordable than he expected. He bought a natural gas Generic 26W whole-house generator from American Electric. When the installation crew arrived, he noticed they were seasoned pros — friendly, coordinated, and efficient — and the work reflected that: the unit went in neatly, wiring and connections looked tidy, and they left the property spotless. With the power grid feeling strained these days, he ended up with reliable whole-house backup and, more than anything, the lasting impression of a careful, well-organized crew.
Brett V. had used American Electric before and liked their prices and workmanship, so he reached out again when his home needed more electrical work. They set an on-site estimate, then called to say they couldn't make the original appointment and asked if they could come later, offering a 4–5 p.m. window or to call if they could arrive sooner. He stayed home all day waiting; the crew never showed up and never phoned to cancel. Frustrated, he called a different local electrician the next day—that company came out, took care of the urgent items, and was upfront about other parts of the job that wouldn’t be possible for a few months. What lingered most was the first company’s no-show and silence, while the replacement crew at least communicated realistic timelines and handled the immediate needs.
Carlota G. hired the company to update and relocate the electric panel on her home. She found the crew honest, knowledgeable and professional, and appreciated their competitive pricing. The team handled the panel upgrade and move smoothly, turning a technical job into a straightforward fix. She gave a five-star rating and plans to call them again for other electrical issues — the standout detail being a competent panel relocation delivered at a fair price.