AmeriWest Electric and Solar Corp.

Maire Thorp on AmeriWest Electric and Solar Corp.

Stay far, far away from here. This company isn't even operating anymore. Look at his business license, and his electrical license, they're not even current. Used to be very close to the company, and was supposed to swap services as well. You'll get the run around, if you even get a response from Jim. Everything about this "company" is a fraud these days. Not even on Vista anymore. Most employees quit on him.

Jason Nye on AmeriWest Electric and Solar Corp.

Last year, AmeriWest was working on wiring an additional dwelling unit and basement remodel for us. During this time, the Electrician (who was an apprentice) and the Project Manager would show up randomly for short periods of time. The Electrician never worked longer on site than an hour or two and then would disappear for the rest of the day. This went on for about a month until they ghosted us. The job wasn't complete and numerous portions of the quoted work hadn't even been started. We had paid a deposit, but nothing more.

After not being able to get in touch with Ameriwest (this will be a theme) to get them back out to finish the job, no response to phone calls or emails (later found out they had fired their Project Manager), we hired a different Electrician to start/finish everything for us. We learned that the Ameriwest Electrician had neglected most of what was listed on the work order. The new Electrician worked quickly and completed the job in one week's time, putting in full days. We paid them and scheduled an inspection.

At the inspection, we learned that the Ameriwest Electrician had damaged the structural integrity of our floor joists and a load-bearing wall, drilling too many holes too close together. We failed the first inspection due to this and had to pay our contractor to replace/reinforce the lumber that had been damaged. After fixing, everything passed inspection.

Months went by and then we began receiving bills for the full estimate from Ameriwest, as if they had completed the work. We could not reach Jim, the owner, or Ameriwest via phone or email, though emailed billing statements would arrive to us almost weekly. After having had enough, I sent an email reply to Ameriwest's admin email account stating that we would not be paying this bill unless it was adjusted to show the work that was actually completed by Ameriwest and that we needed to receive this by a specific date. We would consider no response to mean that our deposit covered things in full. Billing statements stopped coming...for about 2 months.

As the billing emails began coming again in fall of 2024, still listing the full estimate as the total, we ignored them for a while. Then I emailed again stating the work hadn't been completed. The bills stopped until spring/summer of 2025, and then they started again.

I called Ameriwest again and had my mind blown when someone actually answered the phone. I was quick to explain the situation and the receptionist was just as quick to pass my call on to Jim. Jim apologized and said that we shouldn't be billed if the work wasn't completed. He wanted to talk to me more and gave me a cellphone number to text him at. I was on a backpacking trip the following week, but texted Jim as soon as I returned. Only to receive, you guessed it, no response. But the bills stopped coming...until today.

Today we received another emailed bill for the full cost of the estimate plus a $500 late fee and a threat to put a lien on our house if we didn't pay. I have once again emailed, called, and texted. No response.

If you have electrical work that needs doing and you want a business that is professional, HAS customer service, and will complete the work in a timely fashion, RUN away from Ameriwest!

Gary Empkey on AmeriWest Electric and Solar Corp.

Our experience with Ameriwest Electric Corp. has been amazingly positive. From the initial bid with Jim to the final walkthrough with David our generator installation experience went smoothly and was very enjoyable. The Ameriwest team is competent in trade, professional in attitude, organized in procedure, and adaptable to customer requests. They kept us informed throughout each stage of the process and made sure we were comfortable using our new backup power system before they left; going as far as leaving a personal contact number should questions arise. In summary we can say that out of 5 bids we requested we chose the very best and we got the very best. We now have a 22kw Generac automatic standby generator that we're confident will keep our home functioning well during power outages for many years to come. We give our most sincere recommendation for generator installation to Ameriwest Electric Corp.. Thank you Ameriwest for a job well done.

Jared Spaniol on AmeriWest Electric and Solar Corp.

I had contacted AmeriWest to install a 240V EV charger outlet in my garage. They were responsive and able to do an estimate over facetime which I thought was awesome. Due to the limitations of that kind of estimate the type of panel was missed and when they came out for the install didn't have what they needed to complete the job. They had to reschedule and come back another time. They came back, and Darren, the Electrician completed the install and was very friendly and helpful. Overall, in the end the job got done, was professional, and communication was very good. I would go back to them again for more work. Thanks Kara and Darren.

Rebecca on AmeriWest Electric and Solar Corp.

AmeriWest Electric is AWESOME! We had another company tell us we needed an entire new electric panel & it would cost over $7000 dollars. I called & spoke with Jim (the owner). He had me send pics of my panel & spoke with me for about 20 minutes. Levi came out the very next day & advised that we only needed a new circuit. They saved us over $5600!! Great experience. Not only in the cost savings but, they were extremely knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and I would refer them to anyone. They are the best!!!