We've had Hemolele Electrical LLC handle numerous electrical post construction & new construction…read moreinstallations with every experience being outstanding. He listens carefully to our wants & needs and takes the extra time to explain recommendations, so we are fully informed. We really appreciate that approach and value the expertise. Recommend Hemolele Electrical LLC !!

Unfortunately, I've come to the conclusion that the owner is 99% retired and a surfer runs the…read morebusiness as a part-time electrician. PV system wasn't set up online, permitting took so long that the application expired and now my roof leaks. No responses to messages and I've been forced to seek legal advice.

I am an engineer retired on Hawaii Island working a small organic farm. My first stage of…read moreretirement, though, was spent in the island nation of Haiti following the devastating earthquake of 2010 installing 10kW solar power plants (there was no reliable electrical grid). When that work came to an end, I headed for real retirement in Hawaii. Waiting for me there (shipped from China) were all the ingredients of a 10kW power plant -- made possible by Dr. Bill Behrens (MIT, PhD), my co-worker in Haiti. I am not a licensed electrician nor a licensed PV installer, and Hawaii is a highly regulated and regimented place. So I began the process of looking for neighborly help. As years passed, trying to procure building permits to build at least a barn where I could mount my panels, I found that some of my equipment would no longer meet HELCO's requirements. Now feeling more pressed, I finally gave up on building it myself and began taking my case to various PV installers. But the "big names" all told me that I would have to sell my solar panels and buy theirs first. (One man even proposed that he could procure 34 SunPower 327s, which he said were fine pan- els, after I had sold the identical panels.) Fortunately, my fifth vendor was Regis Electric. Regis Brun said he would work with me and would be happy to install a system using whatever useful ingredients I already had. I checked reviews on-line and was especially impressed with a manager of about ten-years standing at the Villages at Mauna Lani. He said that of the 80 PV installations he had managed, 70 were done by Regis Electric. In sum, he wrote, "they offered fair prices, knew precisely what they were do- ing, were fast and the quality was superb. The expert service and advice was second to none. Now after many years of service, solar arrays are all working well or quickly repaired if a prob- lem arises. Regis Electric has also repaired photovoltaic installed by other companies." While I can speak to only one system, my experience of Regis Electric matches this description to a tee. The inverter and batteries Regis recommended have received the most favorable expert reviews. They priced the equipment fairly. David, their customer rep was well-informed, well- spoken and responsive. Their technical staff, led by Regis' son Malakai, was also available whenever I needed them. I found Malakai's can-do attitude refreshing. The crew came and followed through till the job was done. I have worked in and among the trades on the Big Island for the past ten years. These young men, led by Manu, were easily the most impressive I have seen. They were respectful. They were diligent, working steadily. They were knowledgeable. And they were professional in all their dealings. The end-result was mag- nificent, exceeding my expectations. I should add that there were no surprises on the financial end. What was represented from the beginning what was charged in the end. Needless to say, I do not hesitate to recommend Regis Electric to my neighbors. They are truly a standout group of men. Stephen Lally, PhD Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (retired), Bell Laboratories Lecturer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bruce was amazing. He responded promptly to a call I made regarding a problem I had at my breaker…read morebox and he was able to resolve the issue quickly. I really appreciated his professionalism and great customer service and can highly recommend him to anyone needing electrical work in the Kona area.

Bruce and his team came and did an amazing job setting up the power to our new AC units, some new…read morebreakers, addition outlets including a few outside in the weather. They were clean, efficient, effective and respectful.

I have known Ryan and used his services for years. This week, I was desperate to have my shower…read morerepaired, I was getting only cold water, no hot at all. Matthew came out yesterday and was unable to fix it, but said he would talk about it with Ryan. This morning, Matthew showed up again and said, "I think I am going to make your day!" And he did! Between Matthew and Ryan they thought up an innovative way to repair my shower and I am now reveling in a nice warm shower. Mahalo once again, Black N White!

Unreliable! Doesn't show up when they scheduled to do the work. Not once but twice. First time,…read moreshame on them but second time shame on me for believing they'd show up. Definitely not the way to run a business on a small island.

Mark was prompt, efficient and friendly. Highly recommend. Delivered as promised. Lots of aloha.read more

Mark is awesome. We found him through a referral and am so glad we decided to hire him after…read moretalking with a few other electricians. His positive attitude and professional knowledge had us at ease with his service. The job ended up being more extensive than expected because ya know homes in Hawaii aren't always built to code. He was able to fix the mess that was left for us, and now we have a beautiful new panel that's up to code.

I've been using Tropical AC to service the central AC in my Mauna Lani condo for 7 years. The…read moreservice technicians, Alex, Andre and Vlad, have always been professional and friendly. If there are any issues that might pose problems in the future, they point them out. They always arrive on time. I even had them do a small repair that another company failed to do on an install and they did the project correctly at a fair price.

We have had a completely different experience with Tropical Air Conditioning. We have contracted…read morewith them to service our A/C over 2 years ago. They have always been on time, courteous, helpful and competent. Most recently, we contracted with them to install a new Daikin Air Conditioning system and they were very easy to work with and expert in their installation. Our installer was Vlad and he was a pleasure to work with and really knew his stuff. The Whole staff over there is wonderful.

The internet and electrical outlets stopped working at our home after the recent storm and power…read moreoutage. I called VP Electric to rescue us, and they did not disappoint. Service Technicians, Allen and Garrett, arrived at our home on time, and immediately honed in on what was causing the electrical outlet problem inside our home. Allen found 2 electric outlets on our lanai that were completely corroded due to the recent storm. Upon cleaning out and completely replacing the corroded outlets, the power to the previously non- functioning outlets inside our home became fully restored. Allen and Garrett then installed outlet covers to protect the outlets on our lanai from the same corrosion problem happening again in the future. Last but not least, Allen addressed our downed internet service. He installed a new router we provided him, and got our internet service back up and running. Yay! Allen and Garrett proved to be experienced electrical pros, and delivered friendly, expert service. In summary, I look forward to patronizing VP Electric for our future electrical contractor needs.

We called around 4 electricians and handymen on the Big Island, and VP Electric was the only…read morecompany who wad able to reach my 20ft bolted ceiling to replace an old ceiling fan with a new one. Also they provided me with a comprehensive estimate upfront, scheduled a time & date right then. They are experienced, and I can tell that they've done this many times. Very skilled, thorough, confident and efficient. Careful with our walls, floors and furniture with a huge, 250lb 16ft step ladder and they did an amazing job replacing a very high ceiling fan. I was glad to have VP Electric handle this difficult job. I also really appreciate them showing up on the promised day and right on time. VP is a company that you can trust!

Aaron is fantastic. He came quickly to bid, and was quick to schedule and complete the a/c project…read moreI had. I was so happy with the quality of his work and his friendly disposition. I also hired him for a couple little projects I had and would use him for anything moving forward. His rates are fair if not better then competitors and I highly recommend his services!