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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.
3 Stories That Stood Out
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
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.
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.
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What You Can Expect
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.
After living with a rooftop solar system for a little over a year, Hamish B. waited to see how it performed before writing up his experience. He found Ameco helpful from the first estimate through installation and the ongoing monitoring service. When the system’s monitoring began acting up, Ameco jumped on troubleshooting and got the data feed sorted quickly. About a year in the inverter itself malfunctioned; he contacted Ameco, they ran diagnostics, determined a replacement was needed, and arranged a warranty swap promptly at no cost. The system returned to full operation and now performs like new. The clearest takeaway: Ameco honored the warranty and moved fast to replace major equipment, so the homeowner ended up with reliable production and responsive service.
T V had solar panels, a new roof, and an electric vehicle charger installed on their home in 2022. After installation they encountered a couple of minor glitches with the panels and the charger, but getting help proved straightforward. Ameco routed them quickly to a single point of contact, Tigran, who answered texts, diagnosed each problem correctly, and steered them toward low‑cost fixes instead of expensive, unnecessary investigations. Over multiple service calls he tracked down the issues and kept the remedy practical and affordable. What stayed with them most was how reachable and resourceful Tigran was—text-accessible troubleshooting that solved problems without a lot of fuss or extra expense.
Clete R. brought AMECO in to put a rooftop solar system on his house in 2011, and they handled permits, installation, and energizing quickly. Over the years the array performed reliably and he never had a roof leak from the work. When his power bill suddenly jumped recently he called and AMECO still had him in their records; they showed up the next day to inspect and found the equipment was operating fine. They discovered the real issue was his adult child running the air conditioning down to 68°F; after shifting settings the next two days the panels produced more electricity than the house used. He appreciated the company’s responsiveness more than a decade after installation and the fact they stand behind their work — they aren’t the cheapest option, but they do a thorough job and remain in business to back it up. There was a small fee for the inspection, which he didn’t mind after 23 years, and if he buys another property AMECO will be the company he calls.
Gary S. has had an Ameco Solar system on his home for about 18 months and found it to be reliably up and running. Over that year and a half he encountered very few problems; when something did come up, service techs—especially Tigran—phoned back quickly and sorted the issue out. The prompt, hands-on follow-up is what stuck with him and is the main reason he recommends Ameco Solar.
Yenquen Chen bought a solar system from Ameco Solar and Roofing a few years ago. When several panels stopped producing electricity, they contacted Ameco’s service office for troubleshooting. Technician Tigran diagnosed and repaired the faulty panels, and the array returned to normal output. What stuck with them was the hands-on support — having a named technician come out and fix the problem got their system back online and avoided a long, drawn-out issue.
Marc R. discovered his SolarEdge inverter failed 38 months after it went into service, and the failure erased the three years of production history he'd been tracking in the app. He learned the SolarEdge app pulls data from the inverter itself rather than storing it independently, so the old unit’s loss meant losing daily, monthly and yearly comparisons he’d enjoyed. Ameco clarified they don’t manufacture the inverters, but they ordered a replacement; although the new unit took several weeks to arrive, their team installed it the very next day — a standout bit of responsiveness. They’re also looking into whether any data can be recovered from the old inverter, so there’s still hope for that record. What stuck with him most was the quick, hands-on service and Ameco’s follow-through on trying to restore his lost generation history.
Yenquen had Ameco install a residential solar system two years ago and ended up with a smooth installation followed by reliable aftercare. They appreciated the crew’s workmanship during the install and found Ameco’s technical support very helpful once the panels were up and running. What stood out was the ongoing support: a technician named Tigran stepped in and provided particularly effective help. The detail that lingers is simple — a clean install plus a named, responsive tech made the difference when questions came up.
Long-term Satisfaction
Long-term satisfaction for AMECO Solar & Roofing holds steady at 4.5 ★. This is better than 60% 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.