HomeLink: Home Solar and Real Estate reviews

Lars Schmidt shopped several installers — including SunRun and other big names — before meeting HomeLink after a Facebook recommendation and choosing them for a solar panels-and-battery system on his home. He preferred their smaller, family-owned feel and appreciated that no one pushed a hard sell, which helped him trust the team. HomeLink took care of all the paperwork, local utility coordination, and permitting, then installed the system and stayed involved. Over the six years since the install he had a couple of questions; they answered promptly, checked that the panels were performing at 100%, and even helped verify his utility bills were correct. When the monitoring company phased in new modems and his unit became obsolete, HomeLink sent a technician out six years after installation and replaced the modem at no hassle. He singled out Mandy for steady, helpful support throughout the process. What lingered most was that follow-up visit — a concrete sign the company didn’t just install the equipment and move on.

Michael started out skeptical—he'd been put off by pushy solar reps at Lowe’s—yet he called after two coworkers had Homelink install systems. He listened to Homelink's Mike give the sales pitch, hesitated, then decided to move forward and sign a contract. From the first contact he noticed a difference: whenever he called with a question Mike answered quickly and even returned a call from a concert to resolve an issue. Two years after the install, the 27-panel system on his Santa Clarita home transformed his bills. Southern California Edison charges now run about $15 a month and his account currently shows a $356 credit—though he expects to burn some of that down running AC and pool pumps in summer. He financed the system with zero down and a $250 monthly payment; before solar, summer electricity runs had been $500–$600 a month and even winters were higher than his new payment. He walked away with steady, predictable payments that are well below his former summer bills and a tangible credit on the account—plus the memorable responsiveness from the Homelink rep who answered his calls no matter where he was.

Kristi waited two years before writing because, as a Realtor, she’d heard so many horror stories about solar and wanted to be sure. She first talked to Mandi in 2021 but wasn’t ready financially or convinced the system was right for her at the time. Mandi kept in touch over the next couple of years, answering countless texts and questions until Kristi finally moved forward. After living with the system for two years, she discovered the most important part of the purchase wasn’t the equipment but the person behind it: when a problem popped up after year one and the original installer had gone out of business, Mandi stepped in, sorted the issue, and went well beyond Kristi’s expectations. She ended up with a team at Homelink that didn’t leave her stranded even when the problem wasn’t directly their fault. The standout detail for prospective buyers is clear — long-term responsiveness and integrity: Mandi stayed involved and fixed things when the installer disappeared, which is exactly the kind of backup people rarely find.

Jose had Kota install his solar system three years ago; after Kota went out of business Homelink took over his account, and he contacted Tyler to explore expanding the array. He found Tyler informative, honest and direct, and decided to add ten more panels plus two batteries. Living in Thousand Oaks, he discovered the practical upside of the upgrade when last month’s fires didn’t knock out his power. The crew worked a full day and completed the solar panels, batteries, a sub-panel and charge controllers in a single day. Chris and Beto handled most of the work, with other installers pitching in, and he noticed how hard everyone worked. He walked away impressed by the craftsmanship — tidy runs, precise conduit bends and a very clean installation. The detail that stuck with him: a one-day professional install that delivered reliable backup exactly when he needed it.

Andy had a solar system installed by Kota a little over a year earlier; when the Enphase gateway on that system crashed, Mike’s company had already taken over the warranty and stepped in to handle the problem. After Enphase approved the repair, Mike and his crew wasted no time and dispatched a technician to replace the faulty gateway. He encountered a team that was consistently kind and helpful — notable because the whole exchange and the visit happened over the Christmas–New Year’s holiday. The standout detail: they honored the transferred warranty and moved quickly during a holiday period to get the gateway swapped out, leaving him satisfied with the speed and customer care.

More than a year after putting solar on his home, Jacob still loves the system. He chalks that up to Mandi’s clear, knowledgeable guidance up front — she answered every question and kept the process professional and straightforward. The install crew matched that tone: friendly, efficient, and careful, finishing the work quickly and leaving the property tidy. What stuck with him most was how effortless the whole project felt because of the expert support and a clean, fast installation.

Galdino first connected with Mandy a few years before he was ready to commit to solar; at the time the idea didn’t feel right. Months later, when he nearly pulled the trigger with another installer, he reached back out to her — and she completely outperformed the competing offer. Mandy took extra time to walk him through the options, explain the numbers, and patiently untangle the details until the project finally made sense to him and his family. The standout detail was her willingness to go above and beyond: that thorough, explanatory approach turned uncertainty into confidence and is what he remembers most.

Robert relied on Michael Terry and the Homelink team for years to handle both his solar installations and ongoing maintenance. He leaned on Michael any time a question came up, and Michael consistently answered questions and walked him through the options so he always felt informed. Michael stayed on top of service needs rather than disappearing after the install, and that steady availability became the defining feature of the relationship. Pleased with that reliability, Robert sent many of his own clients to Michael as well. The lasting impression: if someone wants a single, accessible professional to install, maintain and guide them through choices over the long haul, Michael Terry at Homelink fills that role.

Scott Johnston discovered that Homelink’s customer service and response times were exceptional — they answered his questions quickly and kept things moving. The company did a great job with the work itself, leaving the whole process smooth and reliable. He wishes he could cover every available inch of his house with their panels.