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Devil Dog Energy reviews

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Devil Dog Energy
51 Reviews • 1 Location 6,783 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Devil Dog Energy has serious credibility problems. One reviewer alleges the company placed an invalid lien on their property after they canceled, blocking a refinance. Another says their electric bill went up after installation and the owner called himself "a middleman" who couldn't help. We found 33 reviewers praising the actual installation work, with one customer noting Devil Dog replaced the wrong-grade microinverters even though the contract didn't require it. But 6 reviews describe poor follow-up support or unmet promises. A sales rep named Efrain allegedly promised the first year free, then stopped returning calls, and the office said "there's nothing we can do about it." The workmanship score is strong, but the business practices raise red flags. One reviewer researched the owner and found a prior mail fraud case involving fake oil wells, though we can't verify that claim. If you're drawn to their bundled roofing-plus-solar offer, know that post-sale accountability appears inconsistent.

If you value responsiveness after the installation or need confidence the company will stand behind verbal promises, look elsewhere. The crew does solid panel work, but the business side shows a pattern of disputed charges and vanishing support.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. David M.
Yelp | Mar 12, 2025 |

David M. signed a Palmetto PPA for a solar installation, then learned the contract allows Palmetto to charge a cancellation fee after 10 days. He contacted Palmetto and received a promise that no cancellation fee would apply, but the installer, Devil Dog, nonetheless recorded an invalid lien on the property—something they had no right to do. That lien has left the homeowner unable to refinance their home. He says he would remove the review and recommend the company if Palmetto or the installer released the lien and didn’t tack on unnecessary fees, but until the lien is cleared the issue stands. The unresolved lien preventing a refinance is the concrete problem a prospective buyer should watch for.

2. Stasys
Yelp | Sep 29, 2024 |

Stasys began researching solar in 2022 and showed up with a clear plan: premium Panasonic panels paired with Enphase microinverters for his home. After comparing about a dozen quotes and talking with neighbors, he chose Devil Dog Energy when a neighbor’s installation and their lower price for the same system size stood out. He carried on extensive email exchanges with Aaron, who answered promptly, and met him in December to go over details — the warranty looked better than competitors’ and they signed the contract that same day. Installation was scheduled for January but slipped to March; the crew completed the job in roughly 4–5 hours and the system initially performed as expected. A little later he discovered the microinverters installed were a lower grade than they'd agreed to — he accepts responsibility for not catching that language in the contract. When he raised the issue, Aaron agreed to replace the inverters even though he wasn’t legally obligated to do so. In April an IQ combiner failed: the panels still produced power, but monitoring went dark; it took about three weeks to restore visibility, and Devil Dog added a consumption CT monitoring device at no cost. What stuck:,

3. P L
Google | Dec 4, 2025 |

This homeowner went ahead with a rooftop system after a salesperson, Efrain, promised a "first year free." Once the panels were installed, Efrain stopped answering calls and texts. Calls to the company's office only reached a woman who repeated that there was nothing she could do and that she could only pass along messages, leaving them with no resolution. They left a one-star review. The clearest takeaway: the promotional "first year free" never materialized and the company provided no meaningful follow‑up.

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Google
36 Reviews · 1 Location
4.8/5
Yelp
15 Reviews · 1 Location
4.1/5
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Performance by Work Type

SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
4.5/5
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
4.6/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
5.0/5
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
5.0/5
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
N/A
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 72

No Red Flags

Unauthorized Activities

Passed screening

We checked for:
Unauthorized charges
Undisclosed loans
Identity theft
Forged signatures
Fake contracts
Falsified permits

Misleading Claims

Passed screening

We checked for:
Bait & switch
Overstated savings
Hidden fees
Misrepresented specs
False performance
Misleading warranty

Background Check

Serving customers for 5 years

Newer than most installers in the market.

BBB Rating: B-

Mixed BBB standing. Some unresolved complaints.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

01

1. Neeloufar Mahrouyan
Google | Oct 18, 2024 |

Neeloufar Mahrouyan owns a highly custom house with several flat roofs mixed with tile, and she turned to Devil Dog Energy to manage the whole job so she wouldn’t have to coordinate multiple contractors. She had them replace the flat roofs using what she considered the best roofing system available, then install the solar array and an EV charger — all pulled together with permits so she didn’t need to hire a separate roofer. Over a year later she’s been very happy with the system and is seeing substantial savings on her electric bill. The team stayed reachable at any hour to answer questions, and Neeloufar singled out Aaron and Megan for their help. She’s now hired Devil Dog to install solar on a second home — a concrete sign that handling the tricky roofing, permitting, and EV charger in one package gave her the confidence to use them again.

2. Kimberly Carpenter
Google | Jan 9, 2025 |

Kimberly had been turned down by five large companies because her community uses an SDG&E master bill, so getting solar felt impossible. When a brand-new house in the neighborhood had panels installed during construction, she tracked the installer to Devil Dog Energy and reached out. They came out quickly, provided an estimate, completed a site survey, and prepared the HOA architectural-review diagram her association requires. Aaron promised the system would be in by year-end, and the crew met that deadline. During the inspection Pablo, the electrician, answered her questions about the monitoring app and fixed a small issue on the spot, while Megan and the rest of the team stayed responsive throughout. She ended up with a working system installed on schedule—and the standout detail she still remembers is that Devil Dog navigated the SDG&E master-billing hurdle and handled the HOA paperwork so the project could move forward.

3. Stasys
Yelp | Sep 29, 2024 |

Stasys began researching solar in 2022 and showed up with a clear plan: premium Panasonic panels paired with Enphase microinverters for his home. After comparing about a dozen quotes and talking with neighbors, he chose Devil Dog Energy when a neighbor’s installation and their lower price for the same system size stood out. He carried on extensive email exchanges with Aaron, who answered promptly, and met him in December to go over details — the warranty looked better than competitors’ and they signed the contract that same day. Installation was scheduled for January but slipped to March; the crew completed the job in roughly 4–5 hours and the system initially performed as expected. A little later he discovered the microinverters installed were a lower grade than they'd agreed to — he accepts responsibility for not catching that language in the contract. When he raised the issue, Aaron agreed to replace the inverters even though he wasn’t legally obligated to do so. In April an IQ combiner failed: the panels still produced power, but monitoring went dark; it took about three weeks to restore visibility, and Devil Dog added a consumption CT monitoring device at no cost. What stuck:,

02

1. Bruce Heckard
Google | Jun 26, 2025 |

Bruce spent three years fighting off pigeons that kept turning his solar system into a nesting spot. He called in Chance and the Devil Dog Energy crew, who installed protective measures that finally ended the invasions. The array has stayed free of nesting for the past three years, and he appreciated how the crew’s straightforward, effective fix stopped multiple pigeon families from making a home on the panels. What stuck with him was the simple outcome: no more recurring bird problem, just a solar system that can do its job without becoming a bird hangout.

2. Neelou M.
Yelp | Oct 18, 2024 |

Neelou hired Devil Dog to outfit her very custom Costa Mesa home — a mix of multiple flat roofs and tile — and quickly discovered they were more than a solar installer. They redid the flat roofs with what she calls the best available system, handled window and roof prep, pulled all the permits, and then installed the solar array plus an electric car charger, so she never had to juggle a separate roofer. As an attorney she vetted backgrounds and insurance, and Devil Dog checked every box, which gave her real peace of mind. A year after the install she’s still seeing big savings on her electric bills and staying in touch with a team that answers questions any time of day. That turnkey approach — roofing, permitting, and always-available support from Aaron and Megan — convinced her to hire them again for a second home.

3. Toby Bushee (Facilities Management)
Google | Jun 30, 2025 |

Toby worked closely with Devil Dog Energy’s leadership and legal counsel and, after a long process, ended up with a fully operational, properly permitted solar system at his home. He began the project worried about permitting and project management, but those concerns were resolved as the company engaged directly and followed through. What stands out is Devil Dog’s willingness to escalate the issue — bringing senior staff and legal resources into the mix — to make things right rather than walk away from problems. He appreciated the team’s persistence and good-faith effort that turned a frustrating stretch into a completed installation. The outcome is a functioning, permitted system and confidence that Devil Dog can deliver strong results when issues arise. The lasting detail for prospective buyers: the crew stayed with the issue until permits were cleared and the array was energized.

03

1. Timothy Parker
Google | Jun 1, 2024 |

Timothy Parker recently had a new roof and solar installed on his Los Angeles home and ended up with a flawless roof and a working solar array that has eliminated his electric bill. Aaron Glasser at Devil Dog Energy steered the project from start to finish, making the whole process very easy for him and his wife. The company’s full-service approach and careful attention to detail produced a clean, finished installation. What stuck with him most was the hands-on coordination by Aaron — a single point of contact that turned a complex roof-and-solar job into a turnkey outcome with no more electric charges.

2. Blanca basb521@msn.com
Google | May 14, 2024 |

Blanca hired the company to install solar panels on her home after shopping around; they came highly recommended and she moved forward without hesitation. She ended up with a quick, timely installation that didn’t create any roof leaks, and the payoff was immediate — her electric bill now runs about $14 a month. No regrets followed the job; the tiny monthly bill is the detail she keeps coming back to.

3. P L
Google | Dec 4, 2025 |

This homeowner went ahead with a rooftop system after a salesperson, Efrain, promised a "first year free." Once the panels were installed, Efrain stopped answering calls and texts. Calls to the company's office only reached a woman who repeated that there was nothing she could do and that she could only pass along messages, leaving them with no resolution. They left a one-star review. The clearest takeaway: the promotional "first year free" never materialized and the company provided no meaningful follow‑up.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term customers rate Devil Dog Energy 5.0 ★ — higher than early reviews. This growth is better than 99% 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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