AM Sun Solar & Roofing

AM Sun Solar & Roofing

AM Sun Solar & Roofing Reviews

AM Sun Solar & Roofing Customer Reviews

3.8
3.8 out of 5 stars (based on 41 reviews)
Excellent66%
Very good3%
Average2%
Poor0%
Terrible29%

AM Sun Solar & Roofing Reviews

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Key Facts

Since 2001

Years in businesss

4.5

Average rating

CA

State availability

12-year workmanship warranty, 50-year warranty on your roof, 25-year equipment warranty

Warranty

Custom solutions

Solar brands

Full purchase, solar loans, solar lease, power purchase agreements (PPA)

Financing options

Local Expert, Experienced Installer, NABCEP Certified

Acknowledgement

Experienced installer

Expertise

No information

BBB Rating

4.58

SolarReviews rating

Quick Summary

  • Overall Rating: The company earns our expert rating of 4.6 supported by the following customer reviews:
  • Years in Business: AM Sun Solar & Roofing Company has been installing solar since 2001 and has been in business for over 20 years.
  • State Availability: Currently, AM Sun Solar only offers its services in California.
  • Warranty Options: The company provides a 12-year workmanship warranty, and a 50-year warranty on your roof if they are the installers. They also offer a 25-year equipment warranty.
  • Solar Panel Options: AM Sun Solar & Roofing Company offers custom solar solutions. They can build custom ground or raised mounts on your property, or a custom trellis attached to your home.
  • Payment Options: AM Sun Solar provides several ways to finance a solar energy system, including outright purchase, loan, solar lease, and power purchase agreement (PPA).
  • BBB Rating: No information

*Please note that this information is based on the latest available data and may have changed.

Customer Reviews

June 20, 2024

Choosing a company for solar installation is a decision not to be taken lightly. After consultations with 4 different companies, A.M. Sun Solar was the easy choice. From the initial contact and contract with Keith, to updates and progress reports from Jeanie, the installers, to customer service from Lacey. Everyone was a pleasure to work with and did an exceptional job. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend A.M. Sun Solar to anyone. Choose local. Choose A.M. Sun Solar!

Michelle Moss
Verified
May 22, 2024

Always on time; friendly personnel in all areas; left no mess behind. After about 3 years with the panels, I’m very pleased with every part of the purchase. Recently, A.M. Solar’s in-office system notified them of a fault with one of my inverters (I had no idea !). They ordered the parts, then called me to setup an appointment, and installed a new inverter. Great customer support !!

George Bomely
Verified
May 20, 2024

Did a very good job on installation & left no mess.

Phil Nerdrum
Verified
March 13, 2024

Very professional company from start to finish. Panels working saving money battery back up wonderful!

Joy Valadez
Verified
February 29, 2024

From start to finish, working with A.M. Sun Solar was and continues to be a very positive experience. Installation was beautifully done and the system functions beautifully. Any questions or issues that have arisen are promptly answered either via email or by phone.

This company works hard to provide the best service possible and they have achieved that goal.

Highly recommend going with A.M. Sun Solar!!

J. Baker
Verified
January 26, 2024

We are super impressed! Two years ago we had our solar installed. It was February 2022 and we were new to everything solar. I have absolutely no regrets. Our system produces enough energy for us to use our air-conditioning and charge an electric car. The installation was professional and was done right the first time. I am delayed in putting out this review, but it is definitely well-deserved. Thank you, AM Sun Solar!

We are super impressed

rick cordero
Verified
September 6, 2023

I have been very happy with my A.M Sun Solar installation since 2019. I was just told “we no longer actively monitor systems as a courtesy”. My system was not producing for 7 weeks during peak summer months due to a faulty inverter. That equates to only 25% production during my peak production months.

A.M. Sun actually knocked on my front door and notified me of the issue and replaced the inverter under warranty. This most likely saved me hundreds of dollars at true up. Thank you A.M Sun Team.

Michael Arevalo
Verified
August 31, 2023

The gentleman with A.M. Sun Solar have been working at my job site. I can not express my gratitude to Smith, Danny, Mikey, Collin, Mike and Darryl. These hard working gentleman make sure to sign in everyday, they use their codes to enter and exit, they are very respectful and asked if we had a designated smoking area; when I said there was no smoking on facility, they gladly went off site to smoke by the street, and they still took their cigarette butts with them over throwing them on the ground, they clean up all their trash before they leave and we have even witnessed them picking up trash that blows by them. I cannot express how grateful I am for the level of professionalism and integrity they show for their jobs and the facility. They hold themselves to a standard that should not be the exception but the rule!

Maralyn Neil
Verified
August 21, 2023

I wish I could give a higher review. Very nice staff. But if you want the job done right, pick a different company. We chose AM Sun Solar was because it’s a local company that told us they monitor our usage and make sure all of the panels are operating as they should. 20 months later, we discovered they made a mistake that caused us to pay over a thousand dollars in extra electricity charges. When they finally realized it, they promptly fixed the mistake but cut us a check for only a small fraction of the cost of the extra charges.

Gwendolyn Beyeler
Verified
June 29, 2023

Brooke Boring
Verified
June 16, 2023

Tara Walker
Verified
June 10, 2023

Waited close to two years for batteries before canceling due to deciding to sell my home. Did not get my $500 deposit back. Very dissatisfied.

Brian Baier
Verified
June 2, 2023

deb dillabough
Verified
May 25, 2023

Be wary, this company is not upfront and will stab you in the back given half a chance.

joshua brownlee
Verified
May 25, 2023

Dishonest, and untrustworthy

Emily Brownlee
Verified
May 25, 2023

UNTRUSTWORTHY!!!!!!

Kevin Dillabough
Verified
May 24, 2023

Dishonest, to say the very least. This has been an absolutely terrible experience. DO NOT TRUST their sales reps.

EDIT: after multiple back and forth emails with one of the owners of this company, it is clear that they prefer PROFIT over people. I had 2 simple requests, because we feel completely swindled by the company.

1. Split the remainder of the balance of the loan with us.

2. Ask potential clients BEFORE locking them into a sale “is this your forever home?”

The owner responded by regurgitating the benefits of solar. (Once a sales man, always a sale man, amiright?) and calling me a bad person for posting a negative review.

So yeah, do not trust this company when there are so many other solar companies to choose from.

kelley wilson
Verified
May 3, 2023

The AM Sun Solar team is the best. All my surrounding neighbors have opted for AM when it comes to solar. They even held an informational session for our neighborhood here to help explain & guide us through the maze of the PGE true-up statements. The real deal. The best.

Karen Tallent
Verified
March 10, 2023

Stephanie and her team are great! They’ve helped me to evaluate my power and solar needs for my house and determine what system will best serve my family’s needs. They were super attentive and helpful. I’ve been so happy with my experience, I’ve already referred them to a few friends. 100% would recommend them again!

Jeff Landon
Verified
February 2, 2023

Hi if you have Spanish tile roof DO NOT GET SOLAR NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY. You will get pigeons and a fat pest control bill in the high thousands. Offset the whole reason why we went solar and the company does not tell you before hand, which I felt was extremely negligent considering all the experience they boast about. I wish we could get rid of the solar I would have never gotten it. They,should change the hold recording but they don’t live up to what they claim.

allison king
Verified



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Detailed review

AM Sun Solar & Roofing is a locally owned and operated solar installation company in Central California. They provide high-quality, cost-efficient solar energy systems to residences, wineries, and businesses in San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Santa Barbara counties. They offer custom solar solutions and can build custom ground or raised mounts on your property, or a custom trellis attached to your home.

History: AM Sun Solar began in 2001 with a simple goal; to design and install the best solar energy solutions. From their humble beginnings at a small office in Atascadero, AM Sun Solar has grown to over 70+ employees. Since 2012, they have designed and installed high-quality, cost-effective solar energy systems throughout California and the central coast.

Mission Statement: While a specific mission statement was not found in the search results, it is clear from their website that their mission is to provide great value and outstanding customer service to residences and businesses throughout Central California. They aim to deliver custom-tailored solar solutions to residential, agricultural, and commercial clients while providing them with a superior level of customer service.

Core Values: AM Sun Solar’s core values are Service and Value. They provide the same high-quality local customer service and one-on-one attention to all projects, big and small. They’re with their customers every step of the way from design, paperwork, installation, and after all the work is complete. They propose a solar solution that is what the customer needs, not one that is the most the customer is willing to pay.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  1. High Customer Satisfaction: The company has high customer satisfaction ratings.
  2. Experience: They have over 20 years of experience in the solar industry.
  3. Custom Solutions: They offer custom solar solutions tailored to the needs of the customer.
  4. Warranty: They provide a 12-year workmanship warranty, a 50-year warranty on your roof if they are the installers, and a 25-year equipment warranty.
  5. Local Company: Being a locally owned and operated company, they are familiar with the local climate and energy needs.
  6. Financial Options: They provide several ways to finance a solar energy system.

Cons

  1. Limited Service Area: Currently, they only offer their services in California.
  2. No BBB Rating: I couldn’t find the BBB rating for AM Sun Solar & Roofing Company in the search results.
  3. High Upfront Costs: Like many solar installations, there can be high upfront costs.
  4. Space Requirement: Solar panels require space, which might be a constraint for some properties.
  5. Intermittent Energy Source: Solar energy is an intermittent energy source, meaning it’s not always available (e.g., during the night or on cloudy days)

*Please note that this information is based on the latest available data and may have changed. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, we recommend contacting Yes Solar Solutions directly or visiting their official website.

Reviews

Positive Reviews

  1. “I initially reached out to AM Sun because they are the most well-established locally owned solar company in a sea of corporate subsidiaries. But AM Sun really distinguished itself with customer service starting with my very first contact with Elizabeth, who drove out to my house the day I submitted a questionnaire and worked hard to help us to achieve both our power, financial and aesthetic goals by researching available products and designing a truly custom system.”
  2. “In summary: Price – cheapest around, sales crew – lowest pressure, most informative, and professional Installation crew – knowledgeable, skillful, flexible, timely, and professional, System – maintenance-free, performs better than expected, and I can monitor production from my smartphone!”
  3. “Fun work place with energetic team members all having positive attitudes, most of the time hard work but still set at a good pace. Management works with you to accomplish goals, a little boring at times.”

Negative Reviews

  1. “We put in an 11Kw Sun Solar System last summer. Their installers did a fantastic job. I did not compare Sun Solar to other companies. Maybe my bad. We installed a solar system that was supposed to put out 1 1/2 times the electricity we had used in our highest previous years consumption. After 1 year our True-Up was over $3000. When I asked what happened, they said we used too much electricity. I have been asking for help from AM Sun Solar to try and help figure out why. They are not interested to help us understand why this happened, and they say their electrical contractors also have no skills to help us resolve why.”
  2. “The job itself was a lot of fun but a lot of work. If you do not have a super-strong and disciplined work ethic and/or are motivating by hitting goals this is not the place for you. If you have a strong work ethic you can make a good living but rarely see your family and have to deal with lack of leadership.”
  3. “Although AM Sun Solar offers a lengthy equipment warranty, the company’s workmanship warranty, which is set at 12 years and covers labor, is average relative to most solar installer companies. Compared to workmanship warranties offered by top companies in the industry (up to 25 years) this warranty is much shorter.”

Source

*Please note that these reviews are based on the latest available data and may have changed. For the most accurate and up-to-date reviews, I recommend visiting the respective platforms directly.

Areas served

  • Arroyo Grande
  • Atascadero
  • Avila Beach
  • Bakersfield

Services Offered

  • Types of Solar Systems Offered:AM Sun Solar & Roofing offers a variety of solar systems. They provide roof-mounted solar panels, which are common, but they also offer many other options. They can build custom ground or raised mounts on your property, or a custom trellis attached to your home. They use two main types of inverters: string inverters and microinverters. String inverters have multiple solar panels connected in a series to a single inverter, while microinverters are installed on the back of each individual solar panel.
  • Maintenance Services: AM Sun Solar & Roofing understands the importance of a well-maintained roof for your home. Their team of experienced roofing contractors provides expert guidance and quality roofing services, including inspections, repairs, replacements, and installations.
  • Additional Services: AM Sun Solar & Roofing provides a wide variety of financing solutions, affordable pricing, custom solutions, and complete installations from permit to interconnection.

Brands Sold

Solar Panel Brands: AM Sun Solar will source any panel a customer is interested in using for their home. However, the specific brands of solar panels they use were not found in our research.

Inverter Brands: AM Sun Solar uses two main types of inverters: string inverters and microinverters. However, the specific brands of inverters they use were not found in the search results.

Battery Brands: According to a blog post on their website, AM Sun Solar mentions that Lithium-ion batteries are the go-to for solar energy storage. However, we did not find any specific brands of batteries they use.

Licenses & Certifications

  1. State Licenses: AM Sun Solar & Roofing holds the following licenses in the state of California:
    1. C10 – Electrical
    2. B – General Building Contractor
    3. C39 – Roofing
    4. C46 – Solar
  2. NABCEP Certifications: The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) offers several levels of certifications for solar professionals. However, the specific NABCEP certifications held by AM Sun Solar & Roofing were not found in the search results.

Payment & Financing Options

AM Sun Solar & Roofing provides several ways to finance a solar energy system:

  1. Full Purchase: If you can use the Federal Tax Credit, buying your solar system is the best way to get the most out of your investment, whether you pay cash or get a loan. There are many advantages to owning your solar energy system. The return on investment is high, the payback period is short, you own the equipment and the power it produces, it increases the value of your property without increasing your property taxes, and you receive a federal tax credit.
  2. Solar Loan: Financing your solar energy system with a loan can provide you with valuable benefits. Securing a loan depends on your credit score and/or your debt to income ratio (DTI). There may still be options available even if you have a low credit score and high DTI. Many times, you can secure a loan that is lower than your monthly utility expenses.
  3. Solar Lease: Options include leasing panels or entering into a power purchase agreement, where the solar company owns the panels and the customer buys the system’s solar power at a set price. Neither of these options come with tax benefits.
  4. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): A PPA is a financial agreement where a developer arranges for the design, permitting, financing, and installation of a solar energy system on a customer’s property at little to no cost. The developer sells the power generated to the host customer at a fixed rate that is typically lower than the local utility’s retail rate.

*For the most accurate and up-to-date information, we recommend contacting AM Sun Solar & Roofing Company directly or visiting their official website.

Contact Information

Phone Number: (805) 772-6786

Email: [email protected]

Local Office Address: 410 Sherwood Rd, Paso Robles, CA, 93446

Our Expert Recommendation

This California-based company, founded in 2001, has been illuminating the Central Coast with its high-quality solar installations. But how does it stack up against the competition? Let’s delve into the details.

Stellar Customer Reviews

AM Sun Solar & Roofing has garnered an impressive average rating of 4.6 by our expert review. Customers have praised the company’s sales process, installation quality, and after-sales support. One customer lauded AM Sun for its “A+++ Customer Service” and highlighted the company’s commitment to troubleshooting and ensuring the quality of their work.

However, like any company, AM Sun Solar & Roofing has also faced some criticism. A customer expressed dissatisfaction with the system’s performance, stating that their electricity bill was higher than expected. It’s important to note that individual experiences can vary, and multiple factors can influence a solar system’s performance.

Competitive Offerings

AM Sun Solar & Roofing offers a wide variety of payment options, including cash, lease, loan, or power purchase agreement (PPA). This flexibility allows customers to choose the option that best suits their financial situation.

The company also provides high-quality equipment from renowned brands such as LG, Canadian Solar, and Mission. These partnerships ensure that customers receive efficient and durable solar panels, backed by a lengthy 25-year equipment warranty.

The Verdict

Based on customer reviews and the company’s offerings, AM Sun Solar & Roofing appears to be a reliable choice for those seeking solar solutions on the Central Coast of California. The company’s commitment to customer service, quality installations, and flexible payment options set it apart in the crowded solar market.

However, as with any major investment, potential customers should conduct thorough research and consider multiple options before making a decision. It’s also crucial to have a clear understanding of your energy needs and consumption patterns to ensure that the solar system meets your expectations.

In conclusion, AM Sun Solar & Roofing shines brightly in the solar industry, and we would recommend considering them for your solar needs.

Disclaimer: This editorial piece is based on information available as of March 2024 and may not reflect the most current details or developments related to AM Sun Solar & Roofing.

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AM Sun Solar & Roofing
410 Sherwood Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446

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