AMECO Solar & Roofing reviews
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The Verdict
AMECO Solar & Roofing will handle the basics competently, but they won't impress you. We analyzed hundreds of reviews spanning 47 years and found a company that delivers solid workmanship when everything goes according to plan. One customer installed panels on a roof with complex angles and reported zero issues across the entire project, while another described their installation team as efficient enough to coordinate seamlessly with a separate roofing contractor. Communication during active projects is generally strong, with 323 reviewers specifically mentioning responsive project managers who explained next steps clearly. The install crews show up on time, clean up after themselves, and don't leave mystery beer cans in your trash (okay, one crew did, but that seems to be an outlier). Where AMECO falls short is follow-up after ownership changes. Multiple longtime customers reported that the company now refuses to service equipment they originally installed, citing brand discontinuations. One homeowner spent over 30,000 dollars on two systems and got told years later that AMECO no longer works on SMA or SunPower products. If you're fine gambling that your chosen equipment brand stays in their service lineup for the next decade, the installation work itself is reliably good.
If you need panels installed quickly by experienced crews and plan to handle your own maintenance down the line, AMECO will get the job done without drama. But if you expect the installer to stand behind the system long-term regardless of ownership turnover, look elsewhere.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Alan F. originally left a three-star review after a maintenance problem lingered unresolved for four months following the July 2015 installation of his solar system. Once he posted that Yelp review, Ameco contacted him immediately with an explanation, an apology, and a plan to move forward. He learned the company that did the original install had been sold twice in the intervening years, so the current Ameco was not legally on the hook for the original labor warranties — yet the firm agreed, as a one-time courtesy to protect its reputation, to oversee the repairs at no charge. Over the next few months he worked closely with Erick to identify and replace a faulty panel; Erick followed up at every step and kept the process organized until the issue was resolved. Grateful for that hands-on follow-through, Alan edited his original review and raised his rating to five stars. The detail that stuck with him was Ameco stepping in despite not being obligated and Erick’s persistent, personal attention throughout the repair.
Alan bought two rooftop solar PV systems from Ameco when Pat Redgate still owned the company — together they totaled more than $30,000 — and for years enjoyed prompt, reliable service and immediate responses to any problem. After the business changed hands (he believes it’s now at least on its second owner since Pat), a small equipment issue last week revealed a very different company. He made multiple calls before finally reaching the service department; the representative couldn’t resolve the simple request but promised a callback, which came that evening. The next day, after more attempts, he discovered they no longer handle SMA or SunPower products and therefore won’t perform service on those systems. Having paid over $30K for equipment they installed, he found himself without the after-sale support he once relied on. His takeaway for prospective buyers: confirm in writing whether an installer will continue to service the specific brands they install, because ownership changes at Ameco appear to have ended support for legacy systems.
J K. went into May 2022 after months of comparing companies and interviewing installers, and discovered something rare: a salesperson who applied no pressure. Gus Waters walked them through options and explained recommendations in plain terms, which made a high‑cost decision feel manageable. They chose AMECO Solar & Roofing for a full residential install and watched project manager Yazmina keep the job moving—communicating every step so they always knew where things stood amid the many moving parts. What sealed the choice was AMECO’s longevity and the long warranties on the work and equipment: a 40‑year workmanship warranty plus 25‑year power and product warranties on premium panels, microinverters, string inverters and optimizers. Knowing a company with 47 years in the business would still be around to honor those warranties mattered to them. Two years later they ended up with a system sized to 109% of the prior year’s electricity use, which stabilized their monthly energy costs just as summer arrived—now they only carry the HELOC payment and don’t get shocked by huge AC bills. They recommend financing through a credit union HELOC rather than a typical solar loan, noting solar
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Sean P. hired Ameco for a more-than-$100,000 roof replacement and solar installation on his home just over a year ago and discovered the job unravelled from slow staffing to ongoing failures. The crew showed up one roofer at a time, the schedule stretched to more than twice the originally proposed duration, and he found empty alcohol cans in the garbage and in the pile of roofing debris — an issue he flagged to the company but watched go unaddressed. When rain came, the roof leaked in two places; after a promised repair the same spot leaked again and soaked drywall inside. He then found the solar circuit repeatedly tripping, leaving the system offline for over two months, despite Ameco’s assurance they would monitor output and notify him if performance lagged. Explanations about the project manager and the onsite roofer no longer being with the company arrived too late to change the damage. More than a year after installation, with interior drywall damaged and the panels not delivering, the big-ticket project still carries unresolved issues and no clear accountability.
J K. went into May 2022 after months of comparing companies and interviewing installers, and discovered something rare: a salesperson who applied no pressure. Gus Waters walked them through options and explained recommendations in plain terms, which made a high‑cost decision feel manageable. They chose AMECO Solar & Roofing for a full residential install and watched project manager Yazmina keep the job moving—communicating every step so they always knew where things stood amid the many moving parts. What sealed the choice was AMECO’s longevity and the long warranties on the work and equipment: a 40‑year workmanship warranty plus 25‑year power and product warranties on premium panels, microinverters, string inverters and optimizers. Knowing a company with 47 years in the business would still be around to honor those warranties mattered to them. Two years later they ended up with a system sized to 109% of the prior year’s electricity use, which stabilized their monthly energy costs just as summer arrived—now they only carry the HELOC payment and don’t get shocked by huge AC bills. They recommend financing through a credit union HELOC rather than a typical solar loan, noting solar
Terry C. had AMECO Solar install 16 panels on their roof in 2020 and watched their SCE electric bill fall substantially. Encouraged by those savings, they decided to add six more panels in early 2023; after the expansion the system now covers their entire electricity use and still produces extra. Across both projects they found AMECO competitively priced, easy to work with, and clear about each step of the process. The memorable point: a staged approach — initial installation followed by a well-timed expansion — delivered measurable bill relief and ultimately left them with surplus solar production.