Jim Plummer moved to the Black Hills in 1975 from the Iowa family farm where he worked tuning and repairing pianos for Plummer Piano in Rapid City. In 1977 Jim stepped foot into the electrical contracting industry when he became an apprentice for Mark Whiting at Whiting Electric, who was in business for 40 years in the Rapid City area.

After four years of on-the-job training with Whiting Electric, Jim spent two years working on commercial jobs for Gadsden Electric in Spearfish, SD. Contractor's License in 1982 and Master Electrician certification in 1983. It was in 1983 when Jim founded American Electric as a solo entrepreneur with the values of hard work and excellence in customer service and workmanship.

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If you are experiencing a power outage please check with your local power company who provides your service before calling an electrician to see if there are any local power outages.

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American Electric has a solid track record of completing projects of the highest quality, up to code and safety standards, on time and within budget. Building strong client and personal relationships is at the heart of the way American Electric does business. All jobs and work is backed by a 5-Year Guarantee.

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Our team of certified, residential electricians have the expertise to help make your visions reality. We take the time to evaluate your blueprints and current residential electrical wiring situation, and make our expert design recommendations and electrical consultations.

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