I cannot imagine there are many homeowners who are experts when it comes to HVAC systems. I know…read morefor a fact that I am not, it was with great trepidation that I started our search for a new system since our 40 year old system was on it's last legs, and another Sacramento summer was at hand. So I reached out to three local companies, all of whom came highly recommended, for proposals to replace the entire system, duct work included. I then put all three into ChatGPT and here is the one comment about Phoenix Energy Solutions' proposal that was the most salient. "Those are signs that the contractor is paying attention to installation quality rather than simply replacing equipment." The price was also very competitive and when the entire scope of the proposals where compared, it was the best from a cost perspective. Of course a proposal on paper, is just that, words on paper. Now it's time to see if the work stands up to the words. Yes, yes they did. Five stars here. Communication was clear, scheduling the job was prompt. The job took two days and our new Amana 3-ton 17+ SEER Variable Heat Pump system was installed and working beautifully. Now, keep in mind this is a very intrusive process, but Micah and his crew were conscientious and careful in our home. I can say without hesitation, Micah and Phoenix Energy Solutions checks all the boxes. Knowledgable - Check Thorough - Check Competitive - Check Communication - Check Honest - Check Quality - Check

I first used Phoenix Energy Solutions back in 2013 when they came and turned a 'must replace your…read morewhole unit (that was then about 9yo)' into a well-explained $600 job. Quote from my original review: ******** "At some point, we will need a bigger unit to accomodate our actual square footage, but for now, the house is cool, comfortable (it runs warmer on the kid's side, but well below the danger point of when we didn't have AC-I used fans and kept the kids in the master suite with me). And when we DO replace our unit-I don't need Yelp-I'll just call Phoenix Energy Systems and you should too! PS-this is the service that made me join Yelp, so I can give Rich and PES 5 stars (and not 10 as others have noted)." *********** Since then, I've been on PES REST plan (their annual maintenance contract for 1 AC and 1 heater/furnace tuneup per year). I don't review routine service calls, but go ahead and imagine about 3 dozen 5 star reviews for keeping my systems running and functional as they met and then exceeded normal life for these units. Well, all good things must come to an end. The AC sealant gave out, flooding my attic and into my master bathroom. After much consideration, I came to realize that it was time to replace the AC, and possibly the equally old and increasingly troublesome heater. So Micah came over and presented several options and discussed which ones were SMUD rebate eligible. I went with the bundled (and SMUD rebate eligible) AC + Heat Pump combo. Micah and his son (already an industry veteran and very capable) arrived bright and early (e.g. right on time) and 10 hours later - old units removed, new units installed. The big surprise was *nothing* - e.g. none of the clunks grinds, whooshes, strained sounds of the old system. Just nice cool air evenly distributed throughout my 3/2 bungalow. The old system kept the master suite at temperature, but ran hot summers and cold winters in the kid's rooms at the other end of the house. Remember folks, true power doesn't roar - it whispers. And of course, thank you Phoenix Energy Solutions for fair pricing and top notch professional HVAC services.

Researched for years, met with folks several times, ultimately went with Diamond Solar for their…read morehardware, transparency, and excellent way of working with me through the process. I could not be happier with the result. Highly recommended!

We had a great experience with Diamond Solar Solutions. They were highly communicative from start…read moreto finish -- I had direct cell numbers for the team and could text questions anytime, and they usually responded very quickly, often immediately. Their pricing was the best of the three contractors we considered, and they were also the only company willing to set up a non-export system so we could preserve our NEM 2.0 status and still get permission to operate from PG&E. That was a huge advantage for us, since other contractors were pushing us toward NEM 3.0. Their sales team was patient, helpful, and not pushy at all. They walked us through our options clearly, were honest about scheduling constraints, and still found a way to get us in on a pretty good timeline. They also came up with creative solutions when other issues popped up, which we really appreciated. We're very happy so far with our 14 additional panels and Tesla Powerwall 3. Rob, Brad, and Josh were all great to work with. They're highly rated for a reason.

If you look at the more recent reviews, you'll see a clear trend: the quality of his installer has…read moredecreased significantly. Note that this company has been acquired by Mars Home Solutions, so this review applies to them as well. My complaint centers primarily around the complete ineptitude in completing the final inspection, which took around 9 months from the actual install. The inspection failed 4 times. Was it because the inspector kept finding new issues? No - it's simply because the issues pointed out by the inspector were not resolved by the time the next inspection happens. The pattern went like this: - Inspector clearly communicates what needs to be fixed - Solar Savings Direct send out a contractor 30 minutes before the next inspection and doesn't resolve the issue (and in some cases was unaware of the scope of work needed to be completed) - Inspector then fails the inspection again. Rinse & repeat I called the city and talked to the inspector myself. Very reasonable guy. Was very clear about what needed to be done and was not asking for anything unreasonable. I eventually had to drag in the CEO of Solar Direct to get the issue resolved. Additionally, all of the INDIVDUALS from Solar Savings Direct were reasonable to work with on a personal level. Support team, techs - all great individually, no complaints. But the core issue is that the left hand doesn't know what the right is doing, and the result is that a simple process drags out months and wastes countless hours of your time. The people on the ground are great. The inspection operations/management staff should be fired for incompetence. I have to give Solar Savings Direct / Mars Home Solutions 1 star because a routine inspection should not take 9 months, and all of the failures to pass the inspection were completely self inflicted due to management incompetence.

DO NOT use this company…read more It has been a hazing and saga from the start. The ineptitude and lack of accountability I have experienced is unparalleled to any company I have dealt with. The errors have ranged from ridiculously basic to downright hazardous; only discovered when I was forced spend thousands of dollars on outside electrical inspections. I have been waiting for reimbursement for 5 months now. Initially, it took four months and 5 visits to get the system off the ground due to a failed inspection, disconnected batteries, upside down sensors, lack of proper grounding . A year after the ridiculous installation problems, I began to experience a vibration throughout my home that would shock my very being throughout the day and night, even through my mattress, directly into my ear. It has cost me sleep, sanity and shattered the peace in my own home. The owner, even after all the missteps and mistakes, kept saying it was my ear. I had to hire two electricians for electrical inspections for a total of 2000 dollars because Solar Savings didn't have the will or the skill to identify the problem. The first electrician found grounding problems. The second found that they had incorrectly wired a gas generator into the solar system, which was back feeding for over a year. This could have very well damaged my system because the vibration continues and the assistance and reimbursement promised is nonexistent despite phone calls and emails and assurances from the company. This system cost me over 32k on a loan and now an additional 2k for the pleasure. I have had to fight my way to getting any assistance after being gaslit, stonewalled or just plain dropped for months at a time. Oh yeah, I was sexually harassed by one of the managers that did the completely messed up installation. Think he was too busy thinking about that instead of grounding rods, batteries and backfeeding. Even after my complaint to the company, they kept suggesting that he be the one to come back and look at my system! Dealing with this company has become a second job and they have treated me, despite the never ending visits, evidence of their incompetence and the money I paid, like a nuisance. This is not a good company. Don't do it.

California Fair Plan forced me to get a new roof but I had solar. I contacted Buck and we decided…read moreon a metal roof for fire reasons and because I didn't want to roof my house again. He came in $20,000 lower than one bid and at least half that on another bid. He finished the job a week early and under budget. His men were professional and very knowledgeable and were very careful with my property. My new roof looks amazing! I simply can't recommend this company enough.

Thanks Volt! I highly recommend this roofing and solar company. Buck and his team are great: very…read moreknowledgable, hard-working, and have amazing attention to detail. On top of that, they're just good down-to-earth people. We hired them last spring to re-roof our home, replace some rotted eaves and fascia and replace our old solar system (it was inefficient and malfunctioned quite a bit). We are very happy with what we got for the price we paid, it was a good value. It looks so much better than it did before and is consistently producing more energy. I feel like they helped us make the right decisions through the whole process, especially for system size to be able to keep our NEM1 status. The new roof looks great and works really well. I waited almost a year to write this review to make sure there wasn't any water intrusion during the winter storms - not a drop anywhere. They were in the mid-high range in pricing on the bids we got, but I'm happy we spent a little more went with them. Can a roof be sexy? Ours sure is. All in all, if you need a new roof or solar system or home battery, or all of the above, call Volt. They are a competent and professional group of local people who are really f**king good at what they do.

Good service both roof repair and new solar. Jack was our salesman. He was knowledgeable and…read moreworked with us on our needs.

Worst business experience ever. installed in 2018, it has broken down 3 times now. My solar has…read morebeen broken down since 4/6/26 and after multiple attempts to contact them I recieved no further communication from them. These people are criminals. They say its a 25 year warranty, thats a lie. Once they have your money you will get ghosted

Dear Tim and Magic Sun…read more Thank you so much for the trouble shooting. Though it was a simple fix that i should have figured out on my own, after a number of calls to other solar companies, Tim responded quickly and made the process much better and more affordable. I realize that solar companies are in the business of selling panels and batteries to make a greater income, so coming out for a minor fix is even more appreciated. That said, Magic Sun is now my forever "maintainer" and go to for solar or battery issues.

Magic Solar did a great job at installing my solar panels and getting them approved by the power…read morecompany. Specifically, Neil Hurlock, did a great job getting started & pushing the project over the finish line. Magic Solar handled the permitting and approval side of the process. The panels are very high quality & a good price when I compared with other vendors. I got quotes from 3 vendors. Magic Solar had the best solar panels for the best overall price. They installed the panels ahead of schedule The solar panels come with a helpful app that shows how much power I'm producing and exporting into the grid. The solar energy tax credit expires on December 31, 2025. Now is the time to get solar panels.

I wanted to wait before writing this review, so I could really see how the solar and battery system…read moreperformed over time. It's now been over two years since our solar system was installed in Sept 2023. The installation itself went smoothly and the team worked hard to make sure everything was completed in time to meet the PG&E application deadline. Everyone I worked with was professional, friendly, and easy to communicate with. After the installation, I had a few questions and the team was quick to respond and genuinely helpful. I really appreciate knowing that their support didn't end once the system was paid for and that help is always there if needed. Since the installation, our electric bills have dropped significantly, and we haven't experienced a single issue. The system has been running efficiently and doing exactly as proposed. One of my biggest concerns at the beginning was having work done on our roof, but after two years and plenty of rainy days, I'm happy to say we've had zero problems. Overall, it's been a great experience, and I've already recommended Excite Energy to several friends.

The Excite Energy team -- led by a very engaged owner/CEO, Heath Kirin -- was great to work with…read morefrom the start. They listened to our priorities and were highly informative about multiple options for panels and batteries; offered the best pricing BY FAR among four companies that bid (about 15% lower than the next best!); and exceeded our expectations for speedy installation. At our request, they installed the wiring/conduit under the roof and inside of walls for a clean look, at no additional expense. They took care of everything that was needed with PGE, then set up the system operation per our preferences -- so we didn't have to do a thing. (Based on PGE savings, the system will pay for itself in just under 5 years.) A year later, when we had a few questions, Heath responded within minutes. An excellent company that we highly recommend to anyone!

Amazing service! Joe was able to diagnose the issue with the HVAC system quickly and completed the…read morerepairs for a reasonable price. He was also able to complete the work quickly so that we wouldn't be without AC. He is friendly, honest, detailed, and explained what he was doing. I highly recommend Joe!

Joe and his Son did a while home Generator that flips on when when the power is interrupted made by…read moreHoneywell. A all new furnace and all ducting system was engineered due to the home never had a forced air furnace system when it was built in 2004,They also installed a new air conditioner a true luxury in Pollock pines an have enjoyed it all summer!! A big job and I am 100 percent satisfied, Total pros and courteous as well as meticulous, Don't hesitate to call them for any projects on you list! The also clean up daily after themselves and follow up on there jobs. I will use them whenever possible!!! Thanks Joe senior and junior and there entire family as well as excellent crew!! An awesome experience start to finish. True tradesmen in this hi tech world but all there products are of the latest technology and quality!!Thanks the Hanlon's Up in Pollock Pines!!!!

Highly recommended, fast and reliable service . It's beautiful roof my house looks amazing! Thank…read moreyou.

Michael was contacted thru yelp and was the first to respond and came out immediately…read more He gave me a reasonable quote to install my skylight and was very professional. I gave him the job n him and his crew were on it a couple days later. They did a great install with minimal mess they cleaned up and did everything we agreed on ... Reliable n dependable n no BS I liked them n give them 5 stars for sure..

Solectric is a wonderful company to work with. I had a tricky project due to metal shingles on my…read moreroof, and they had a solution right away. Then when the company I was financing the project through suddenly declared bankruptcy halfway through production of my panels, Solectric worked with me to find a new source of funding. I highly recommend them!

Solectric installed solar panels and batteries at our 3 bedroom house in 2024 and they work to…read morepower our entire electricity needs the majority of the time. Solectric was great to work with and has been responsive and helpful when we have maintenance needs following the initial install. We would work with them again and highly recommend!