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Efficient Solar Services reviews

CALIFORNIA / SAN DIEGO
Efficient Solar Services
153 Reviews • 1 Location 20,349 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Jordan at Efficient Solar Services beat seven other quotes and delivered the whole job in a day. We found 36 reviews that called him the best value they'd seen, not because he cut corners, but because he pairs competitive pricing with LG panels, Enphase inverters, and installers who color-match conduit to your roof tiles so the system doesn't scream "solar house" from the street. One reviewer postponed their install by 30 days mid-contract and wasn't charged a penalty. Another came home expecting to sweep nails off the lawn and found the crew had already cleaned every shingle fragment, even set up a porta-potty so workers wouldn't knock on the door. The Blalock Electric crew completes most installs in one day (21 panels plus a panel upgrade, start to finish, while a neighbor who started two months earlier was still waiting on a competitor). We couldn't find a single complaint about Jordan ghosting after contract signing. Sixteen reviewers specifically praised his post-sale availability, and one texted him months after activation with a billing question and got a callback in five minutes.

If you're comparing purely on price, you may find a lower quote elsewhere. But if you want an installer who answers texts five months after your system goes live and a crew that cleans up roof debris better than you would, the premium is worth it.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Lisa Gerstenslager
Google | Jul 8, 2024 |

Lisa hired Jordan at Efficient Solar Services to replace her roof and put solar panels on her family home while other construction was underway. What stuck with her most wasn’t just the timeline or the finished panels, but how thoroughly the crew looked after the site and their own team: after tearing off the old roof on a day they stopped work, she expected nails and shingles scattered across the backyard where her kids and dog play, and instead discovered the yard spotless. The crew arrived on time, announced when they were starting, and even used a provided porta-potty so they wouldn’t need to ask to use the family’s bathroom — a small detail that made the whole project feel organized and considerate. Jordan walked her through every step, let them push the start date back 30 days without penalty when other work on the house ran late, and recommended a charcoal roof color they now love. The crew finished the new roof and solar installation in five days, and the system was up and running a couple of weeks after passing city inspection. The detail that lingers for her is simple: a clean yard and a team that seemed to take care of its people as well as the house — and she urges new,

2. Steve B.
Yelp | Oct 2, 2020 |

Steve B. began his solar search by interviewing eight companies and ultimately landed on Jordan at Efficient Solar after a clear, no-pressure run-through of options and what to watch for. He trusted Jordan’s straight answers and prompt responses to email and text, and the company’s pricing and his gut feeling sealed the decision. Scheduling moved quickly and the install team from Blalock Electric executed a full electrical panel upgrade and a 21-panel roof system in a single day — the most memorable part of the experience. Neighbors who started the process two months earlier were still waiting, and watched the Blalock crew arrive and finish in a day. A crew returned the next day to tidy the stucco around the electrical panel, and once the gas and electric companies finished their paperwork about a week later, the house was running on solar power. His practical takeaway: do the homework and interview several companies, then call Jordan — he’ll give honest guidance — and expect a fast, clean install when the right teams are involved.

3. Paul B.
Yelp | Aug 29, 2021 |

Paul B. came to the project expecting the usual post-pandemic overpromise and under-deliver pattern, but Jordan from Efficient Solar and the Blalock crew delivered every step on time and without shortcuts. What stood out most was the attention to appearance: the installers color-matched the conduit to both the wall paint and the roof tiles so the wiring almost disappears, keeping the roofline clean instead of leaving obvious runs of metal. A short time after the plans were finalized, the system went up and began performing; the Enphase app provides clear monitoring, and he added the cellular service option because his home Wi‑Fi is unreliable. Functionally the array already produces more electricity than the household uses. Financially, he started from a baseline electric bill of over $450 per month and eliminated roughly $400 a month in gasoline costs by switching to an EV, creating about $850 in monthly savings. After factoring in the tax credit he figures the system will pay for itself in about 2.6 years (about 4.5 years if you count only electricity savings). The combination of near-invisible conduit and a system that already outsources more power than they consume is the kind‑

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88 Reviews · 1 Location
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65 Reviews · 1 Location
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Performance by Work Type

SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
4.9/5
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
4.7/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
5.0/5
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
5.0/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
5.0/5
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
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How We Got To Trust Score 96

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Serving customers for 9 years

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Natural Review Patterns

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What You Can Expect

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1. Liz S.
Yelp | Jan 2, 2025 |

Liz S. had an Enphase microinverter-based solar array installed on her home in 2020. On New Year’s Day she noticed an alert that one of the microinverters had stopped communicating and, after logging into the monitoring portal and seeing a single panel dark on the screen, she emailed the installer. By the very next morning the company had already inspected the system, ordered a replacement microinverter, and told her they will call to schedule the swap as soon as the part arrives. She walked away impressed by how fast and professional the whole follow-up was and specifically thanked Jordan Litrownik, President of Efficient Solar Services, for the quick response — the key detail that stuck with her was getting a holiday email turned into a next‑day inspection and a part order.

2. Alex W.
Yelp | Aug 8, 2024 |

Alex put a solar system on his home five years ago and has had zero problems since. He found Jordan straightforward and genuinely helpful, guiding him to the best layout for the property and cutting through the options. The installation hit a snag with a difficult HOA, but Jordan and the team pushed the approvals through and finished the project on schedule. What lingers most is that the panels have performed flawlessly for years and the crew handled the HOA headache so Alex didn’t have to.

3. Tong S.
Yelp | Aug 20, 2024 |

Tong S. needed HOA approval to move forward with a home solar installation, and Jordan visited his house, walked him through the application steps, and helped secure that approval — the key hurdle. He found the on-site guidance reassuring, while Sara and Lexi kept the process moving by handling scheduling and follow-up appointments with consistency. The result felt organized: the paperwork was taken care of and the installation timeline stayed on track.

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1. Liz Robertson-Schmierer
Google | Jan 2, 2025 |

On New Year’s Day, Liz Robertson-Schmierer woke up to an Enphase alert: one microinverter had stopped communicating and a single panel showed as dark. She logged into the monitoring portal, confirmed the issue, and sent an email to Efficient Solar Services. By the next morning the company had already inspected the system, ordered a replacement microinverter, and arranged to call her to schedule the install once the part arrives. Her array was installed in 2020, but what stood out this time was the speed and professionalism—an overnight holiday response that turned into an immediate parts order. She thanked Jordan Litrownik, President of Efficient Solar Services; the detail Liz keeps coming back to is that a New Year’s Day problem generated an inspection and a replacement order before breakfast the next morning.

2. Bob H.
Yelp | Jul 30, 2024 |

Bob H. and his wife Sherry hired Efficient Solar Services to install a large 40-panel system with three batteries on their La Mesa home. He found Jordan ran the project with professional calm, relentless follow-up and clear communication, keeping them updated at every stage of a process that involved many steps. Jordan’s organizational approach — tracking the details and coordinating the moving parts — kept potential problems from materializing, so the complicated install proceeded smoothly. He and Sherry walked away with a completed 40-panel, three-battery system and a lasting impression that Jordan’s logistics and communication were the difference between a stressful project and a well-managed one.

3. Bob Haukom
Google | Jul 30, 2024 |

Bob and his wife Sherry hired Efficient Solar Services for a complicated La Mesa installation: a 40-panel array paired with three batteries. Jordan ran the project with professional calm, providing relentless follow-up and clear communication that kept the couple informed through every one of the many steps. He organized schedules and logistics so tightly that the usual pitfalls of large installs never appeared, and the homeowners felt far more comfortable than the homeowners had expected tackling a job of that scale. The system finished smoothly, and the lasting impression was clear: Jordan’s organizational control prevented problems and kept the entire project on track.

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1. Miki Dora
Google | Jul 19, 2024 |

Miki Dora installed a solar-and-battery system with Jordan from Efficient after years of sky-high electric bills. She now watches the battery kick in during peak-rate hours and gets a real sense of calm knowing the house is covered when rates spike. The crew stayed helpful and responsive through every step, and the installation was quick and tidy — the equipment looks clean on the roof. When a single issue popped up, a technician arrived at her door within an hour, turning a potential annoyance into reassurance. What she keeps telling people about is that visible moment the battery takes over during peak times — proof the system performs and that the company will come through fast.

2. Jeanette Escobar
Google | Jul 19, 2024 |

Jeanette Escobar had been delaying a solar install because the whole process seemed daunting, but hiring Efficient Solar Services changed that. Jordan and Sara stepped in and managed the project end to end, keeping things moving even with backlogs from the City of San Diego and SDGE. She found the team clear and practical — Jordan broke the steps down so simply that all she needed to provide was an SDGE statement. The installation ran smoothly and without the usual paperwork stress, and she wishes she’d connected with Efficient Solar much sooner — the fact that one bill unlocked the whole process stuck with her.

3. Ling O.
Yelp | Nov 9, 2023 |

Ling O. hired Blalock Electric & Solar to outfit her home with panels and found Jordon essential in choosing the right system and setting a clear installation timeline. He paired high-quality panels with a competitive price, answered her questions quickly and with patience, and handled the pre-install planning professionally. The installation team worked carefully on the roof, repaired several broken tiles, and even painted the mounting accessories to match the house so the finished job looked cohesive. She appreciated the combination of smart pricing, responsive communication, and the installers’ attention to small but visible details like color-matched hardware.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for Efficient Solar Services holds steady at 5.0 ★. This is better than 89% 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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