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I like solar, but there are a lot of slimy salesmen. I've seen installs that were heavily shaded to the point that they certainly couldn't be profitable. They w
by _ea1k 3y ago
I like solar, but there are a lot of slimy salesmen. I've seen installs that were heavily shaded to the point that they certainly couldn't be profitable. They weren't new and just waiting on tree trimming either.
There are good companies, but the most effective salesmen aren't necessarily the most honest.
- whartung 3y agoI can’t spell out specifics, but as I understand it, in California if a solar install isn’t working efficiently or bringing in the savings that it’s supposed to, it’s on the installer to make it right. And there’s some kind of third party incentive on this as I’ve had a couple of different folks ding my door asking if the panels are doing their job. The last person mentioned about getting my address registered as a happy consumer, and since then the folks have stopped coming to ask about it.
- _ea1k 3y agoOh, there are definitely things that can help a consumer avoid the slimiest ones. For example, if you get a loan, they will often be contractually obligated to the lender to meet their production targets. You can also ask for a production guarantee. But not all states force them to do that, and salesmen are paid on commission.