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ACR Solar reviews

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ACR Solar
129 Reviews • 1 Location 17,157 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

ACR Solar delivers quality work and stands behind it. We analyzed reviews from homeowners who not only hired them once but came back for vacation homes and pool systems. Workmanship complaints are nonexistent across 73 reviews, and 85 people praised their follow-up support. The company excels at two things most installers fumble: long-term service and roof-related work. One customer discovered a leak three years after installation and ACR sent someone out the next day at no charge. Another had a 30-year-old barrel tile roof that most contractors wouldn't touch; ACR handled both the roof repair and solar panel remounting for less than the roof-only quote from a competitor. (The CEO and two crew members spent an hour in the attic fixing a problem for free, which feels like finding a unicorn in the solar industry.) The sales process is low-pressure, pricing beats the national brands, and they manage permits and HOA paperwork without dumping it on you.

If you want an installer who'll still pick up the phone three years from now when your roof springs a leak, ACR Solar is worth the call. You may find a cheaper quote from a national chain, but you won't find better long-term support.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Natalia N.
Yelp | Mar 5, 2023 |

Natalia had ACR Solar install her system three years ago, and over that time she discovered they stood out not just for pricing, but for the whole installation process, the warranty and ongoing customer care. The moment that crystallized her confidence came when a roof leak appeared recently: she called and the crew arrived the next day, inspected the damage and repaired it on the spot with no pushback. Shea, Tyler and Austin handled the visit, and the quick, no-fuss response is the detail she still remembers.

2. Jim L.
Yelp | Nov 30, 2019 |

Jim L. was shopping for a solar system for a home in Auburn, CA and ran into pushy, high‑pressure crews from several national firms. He discovered ACR Solar after reading multiple five‑star Yelp reviews and decided to try the local option. ACR kept him in the loop from start to finish, offered a lower price than the big-name competitors, and avoided any hard sell. They handled the paperwork — pulling the building permit and managing interactions with his homeowners association — and delivered strong workmanship and attentive customer service. He ended up with a locally owned company that outperformed larger rivals, and what stuck with him most was that ACR took care of the permit and HOA hassle so he didn’t have to.

3. Ken D.
Yelp | Oct 25, 2022 |

Ken had a 30-year-old barrel-tile roof on his home and two solar hot-water panels that had been mounted when the roof was installed; both the underlayment and the panels needed attention. Finding a contractor willing to work on cement barrel tiles and handle both roofing and solar was unusually difficult, so he searched online and discovered ACR. Their estimator showed up the next day, climbed onto the tiles, photographed the problem areas, and—after Ken pointed out a separate roof-only bid—came back with a quote that matched the other company and, for just a few dollars more, included remounting the solar panels. CEO Joe Petersen and his crew, Brian, Jessie and Robert, arrived to do the work and moved like a well-oiled team: professional, friendly and relentless in their labor. They completed the job in two days, the roof and remounted panels looked solid, and the crew left the site spotless—so tidy you would never have known they’d been there. The detail that stuck with him: one company handled the tricky barrel tiles and the old solar hot-water panels for essentially the same price as a roof-only contractor, and finished it all cleanly in two days.

Platforms Monitored

Yelp
83 Reviews · 4 Locations
4.8/5
Google
38 Reviews · 1 Location
4.7/5
SolarReviews
8 Reviews · 1 Location
4.1/5
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Performance by Work Type

SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
4.6/5
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
4.6/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
4.1/5
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
5.0/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 92

Clean Record

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Bait & switch
Overstated savings
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Misleading warranty

Background Check

Serving customers for 18 years

Among the longest-standing installers in the market.

BBB Rating: A+

Excellent BBB standing. Strong complaint resolution.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

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1. Natalia N.
Yelp | Mar 5, 2023 |

Natalia had ACR Solar install her system three years ago, and over that time she discovered they stood out not just for pricing, but for the whole installation process, the warranty and ongoing customer care. The moment that crystallized her confidence came when a roof leak appeared recently: she called and the crew arrived the next day, inspected the damage and repaired it on the spot with no pushback. Shea, Tyler and Austin handled the visit, and the quick, no-fuss response is the detail she still remembers.

2. Ellen Wolfe
Google | Mar 20, 2022 |

Ellen began planning a solar installation for her new home a few years ago and, after talking with Al at ACR Solar, ended up with both a photovoltaic array and a solar thermal water system. She discovered that Al took time to explain why adding solar thermal made sense alongside PV, and she liked that ACR sources panels locally, has been in the business for a very long time, and offered competitive pricing. The crew stayed professional through the process, and now both systems are fully installed. The detail that sticks with her is the choice to include solar hot water as well as PV — plus locally sourced panels that should make future support easier.

3. Lyle Lampshire
Google | Dec 22, 2018 |

Lyle Lampshire bought a residential solar electric system from ACR in December 2015 and walked away very pleased. He worked with George, the salesperson, who helped him pin down the right number of panels and negotiate the best price, turning a potentially confusing purchase into a clear decision. The quality of that process left him so satisfied that if he ever moves, he intends to call ACR Solar to install panels on his next home.

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1. Magda Van Brunt
Google | Oct 2, 2024 |

In 2017 Magda Van Brunt hired ACR Solar to install a whole-home solar system — a nearly $40,000 project — and the crew completed the original installation quickly and cleanly. In 2024 she needed a new roof, which meant the panels had to be removed and reinstalled; when she shopped the job, ACR’s reinstallation quote came in almost $4,000 higher than every other contractor she contacted. When she asked ACR for the county-required original plans from 2017, ACR refused to provide them and told her they would only handle the work if she rehired them. The outcome: a company that performed well on the initial install but declined to support a roof-related reinstallation unless it led to new business. The concrete takeaways that stuck with her were the roughly $4K price premium and ACR’s refusal to release the documents the county required — details that pushed her to use a different company and to later highlight that other contractor’s outstanding service.

2. David Ziring
Google | Jul 3, 2024 |

David Ziring spent five years with ACR Solar and encountered only two issues with his system. Each time he reached out, a technician arrived promptly, diagnosed the technical problem, and got it fixed. The company kept him updated during the process, and the service crew was consistently friendly and efficient. After half a decade and just two quick service calls, he ended up reassured by their responsiveness and workmanship.

3. Cari H.
Yelp | Mar 7, 2023 |

Cari H. had solar installed on her primary residence a couple of years ago and is now having ACR Solar install panels on her vacation home. She experienced fantastic customer service and enough confidence in their work to come back for a second installation. Choosing the same company for another property serves as the clearest sign of her satisfaction.

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1. D McN
Google | Jun 21, 2024 |

D McN had a pool solar system installed in 2019 and appreciated the hands-on help getting the system turned on. When a leak appeared recently, Clark Rich responded promptly and fixed the problem without delay. They remember the quick, effective repair by Clark Rich as the standout part of the experience.

2. Kathryn Byrd
Google | Feb 11, 2021 |

Kathryn Byrd chose this company to put solar on her home in 2014, and they handled the installation and then stayed involved. She found the most impressive part was their ongoing maintenance program — the team still monitors her panels and makes sure the system stays up and running. She appreciates that they didn’t install and disappear; years later they continue to check performance and keep things reliable. The detail that sticks: a company that installs your system and continues active monitoring for years afterward.

3. Latha N.
Yelp | Oct 13, 2018 |

Latha chose ACR Solar to install panels on her home a year ago and came away delighted. She worked with Al Rich and his team, who shared their expertise freely and guided the project so it never felt complicated. The installation itself ran smoothly and the transition to solar was seamless. The standout detail: after a full year she ended up with a true-up bill under $10.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for ACR Solar drops to 4.2 ★ compared to early reviews. This decline is worse than 63% of installers we looked at.

Long-term reviews carry the most weight in our methodology because they are most representative of what you should be paying for: a system that will perform for years.

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