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Clean Rays Energy reviews

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Clean Rays Energy
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The Verdict

Clean Rays Energy delivers solid installations at prices that undercut the national chains, but you're betting on one person to handle your warranty work a decade from now. We found 11 reviews praising Armando's workmanship and 10 noting his clear communication style, with no complaints about installation quality across systems going back to 2015. Three homeowners hired him multiple times across different properties. One inverter failed twice over 12 years, and both times Armando handled the warranty replacement himself within days. The pricing advantage is real: one reviewer chose equipment specs and called Clean Rays "incredibly fast" at pulling permits, crediting the lack of bloated sales overhead for the savings. Systems installed in 2015 and 2017 are still producing strong savings today, with one owner now charging two Teslas on panels installed over a decade ago. If you want the lowest quote and don't mind that your long-term support depends on a solo operator staying in business, this works. If you'd sleep better with a regional team and formal escalation paths, pay the premium elsewhere.

If you're comparing purely on price and want to choose your own panels and inverters, Clean Rays will likely beat the big installers. But if you need confidence that someone will answer the phone in 2035 when an inverter dies, the one-person operation is a real risk.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Vincent Corry
Google | Nov 7, 2025 |

Vincent has turned to Armando repeatedly since 2016, hiring him to put solar on three different properties he owns. He found Armando thorough and communicative throughout each project, with crews that completed the panel installations efficiently. After three separate installs over several years, he now depends on Armando’s steady communication and practical approach when adding solar to his homes.

2. Sam
Google | Nov 15, 2025 |

About 12 years ago Sam had Armando install a solar panel system on his home. Over the years the inverter needed replacing twice; both times the work fell under warranty and Armando returned and took care of the repairs to his full satisfaction. He now charges two Teslas at home, and the initial cost has been more than fully recovered. The clearest takeaway: reliable warranty support kept the system producing so it could reliably power EV charging — the kind of practical payoff that made the upfront expense worthwhile.

3. Paul Mottola
Google | Nov 7, 2025 |

Paul returned to Clean Rays for a second residential solar install after a good first experience. He first installed a 7 kW system, then upgraded to a 10 kW array, and he got to choose the panels and inverters himself rather than accept a pre-set package. He discovered their pricing undercut competitors because they avoid the bloated sales and marketing overhead of the big national firms. The crew completed the install quickly and efficiently, handled permits and paperwork, and managed the whole project from start to finish. His original system has been running without issues for seven years, and he dismissed a lone one-star review from someone named Ufoot as unfounded. The detail that stood out for him was the control over equipment choices combined with fast, turnkey service — and a first system that’s still performing seven years later.

Platforms Monitored

Google
17 Reviews · 2 Locations
4.0/5
Yelp
5 Reviews · 1 Location
4.2/5
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Performance by Work Type

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

How We Got To Trust Score 87

Clean Record

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Background Check

Serving customers for 10 years

Operating longer than most installers in the market.

BBB Rating: A+

Excellent BBB standing. Strong complaint resolution.

Review Patterns

What You Can Expect

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1. Vincent Corry
Google | Nov 7, 2025 |

Vincent has turned to Armando repeatedly since 2016, hiring him to put solar on three different properties he owns. He found Armando thorough and communicative throughout each project, with crews that completed the panel installations efficiently. After three separate installs over several years, he now depends on Armando’s steady communication and practical approach when adding solar to his homes.

2. Anthony Babich
Google | Nov 7, 2025 |

Anthony hired Clean Rays Energy for a home solar install and ended up with more than just panels — Armando walked him through how the power bill would change, figured the right system size for the house, and even updated the electrical box on site. He appreciated that the crew showed him the whole process and made the trip out to Santa Clarita to complete the install. The system has been running for a few years now with no problems, and he’s seeing lower energy bills. What stuck with him most was Armando’s respectful, accommodating approach and the practical result: a reliable system that’s saving him money.

3. Paul Mottola
Google | Nov 7, 2025 |

Paul returned to Clean Rays for a second residential solar install after a good first experience. He first installed a 7 kW system, then upgraded to a 10 kW array, and he got to choose the panels and inverters himself rather than accept a pre-set package. He discovered their pricing undercut competitors because they avoid the bloated sales and marketing overhead of the big national firms. The crew completed the install quickly and efficiently, handled permits and paperwork, and managed the whole project from start to finish. His original system has been running without issues for seven years, and he dismissed a lone one-star review from someone named Ufoot as unfounded. The detail that stood out for him was the control over equipment choices combined with fast, turnkey service — and a first system that’s still performing seven years later.

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1. Alex Steele
Google | Nov 12, 2025 |

Alex hired Clean Rays Energy in 2017 to install a 33-panel, just-under-10 kW rooftop system on his home. The crew handled more than panels: they upgraded the side-of-house electrical panel at the same time and coordinated closely with the roofer because the roof was being replaced during the project. Installation and coordination felt seamless, the price came in reasonable, and the array has performed reliably ever since — still going strong today. He’s seen much lower electric bills and has probably recouped the whole investment. Armando led the job and left a clearly positive impression; the memorable detail is how Clean Rays managed the roof, panel upgrade, and solar install together so the whole project ran smoothly and produced years of savings.

2. Sandor Bogdan
Google | Nov 12, 2025 |

Sandor chose Clean Rays Energy for a residential solar install and found the whole process straightforward. He worked directly with Armando, who made scheduling and decisions easy, and the installation itself went smoothly. A couple years later a microinverter needed replacing; the crew came out right away and swapped it with no hassle. What stayed with him was the quick, service‑first response to that repair — the kind of follow-through that’s surprisingly rare among contractors.

3. Roger Yazbeck
Google | Nov 12, 2025 |

Roger had a 21-panel system put on his home and the installation went smoothly from start to finish. He’s lived with the array for more than two years without a single issue and enjoys seeing his monthly Edison bill turn up as a negative amount — a clear, ongoing sign that the panels are offsetting more than his household uses. The detail that sticks: steady monthly credits on the bill, not just one-off savings.

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1. Sam
Google | Nov 15, 2025 |

About 12 years ago Sam had Armando install a solar panel system on his home. Over the years the inverter needed replacing twice; both times the work fell under warranty and Armando returned and took care of the repairs to his full satisfaction. He now charges two Teslas at home, and the initial cost has been more than fully recovered. The clearest takeaway: reliable warranty support kept the system producing so it could reliably power EV charging — the kind of practical payoff that made the upfront expense worthwhile.

2. J Brent
Google | Sep 25, 2022 |

J Brent had Clean Ray Energy install a solar system on his home in 2015 and has been very satisfied ever since. He has enjoyed reliable performance from the system and appreciated the hands-on care and attention Armando provided throughout the process. What stays with him most is Armando’s personal follow-through — that level of attention turned the installation into a confident, long-term investment.

3. Jill M.
Yelp | Jan 22, 2021 |

Five years ago Jill hired Mando, the owner of Clean Rays Energy, to install 22 rooftop panels on her 3,000-square-foot home. When a roof tile slipped recently she emailed him casually to ask if he could stop by while in the neighborhood; he showed up the next day, fixed the tile at no charge and wanted to make sure the roof was sealed before the rain. She remembered his price from about four years ago beating five other bids, and the workmanship and service have stayed excellent over time. While he was on the roof he also installed a 240-volt charger she’d bought online at the last minute for just $100. They purchased the system outright (never leased) and haven’t paid an electricity bill in two years — despite cranking the AC in summer and charging three electric vehicles — which is the detail that really sticks.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for Clean Rays Energy holds steady at 5.0 ★. This is better than 76% 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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