About
AC Electric is a family-owned electrical contracting company based out of Austin. Mike Short has been servicing the Austin metroplex for over 33 years. Our customers trust us for their electrical needs, which include aluminum wiring repair, panel upgrades, hot tub and electrical vehicle charger installations, plus a myriad of other projects.
We live our motto: "Quality with Integrity Since 1984"
Check our AC Electric at acelectricaustin.com
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Initial contact by phone: 512-444-9700
OR email: [email protected]
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Mike Short, Master Electrician, Austin and Texas #2550
Mike Short/AC Electric, Texas Electrical Contractor #20902
All licensing through TDLR
How did you get started in this business?
Mike was apprenticed with local electrical contractors and trained by them and by the local IBEW 520 apprentice program. After several years as a journeyman, he made the decision to open his own company doors... a decision he has never regreted.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
We love being able to help folks in an emergency--often being able to repair sparking wiring and defective outlets or switches to prevent further damage.
We also love helping customers enjoy their homes or businsses more by installing the electrical portion of their new Hot Tubs and Electrical Vehicles Chargers.
Especially satisfying to us and our customers is bringing their Vietnam-era constructed homes out of danger of electrical fires due to aluminum wiring. AC Electric is a Copalum certified electrical contractor (performing permanent aluminum wiring repair so that they need never worry again about the safety of their homes).
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Look at reviews over a wide range of sources. Good contractors often have many good reviews from their satisfied customers.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Define your problem as best as possible. Is this an emergency, an urgency, or just something that needs fixing?
Know your availability. Be willing to be flexible if possible.
Ask about the process and the pricing to make sure they are in line with your needs and expectations.