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Jamar Power Systems reviews
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The Verdict
Jamar Power Systems chased down a failed original contractor and replaced an entire underperforming array in under five hours. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found zero complaints about workmanship, zero negative comments about follow-up support, and 123 mentions of quality installations. The trust here isn't built on marketing. It's built on a 40-plus-year electrical contracting foundation and crews who show up at 7:45 a.m. for an 8 a.m. start time. Two patterns stand out. First, Jamar routinely rescues customers stranded by flaky installers. One homeowner waited years for a callback from his original contractor, then hired Jamar to diagnose and replace 20 failing panels. Second, technical decisions get explained in plain language. Reviews describe staff walking customers through optimizer-versus-microinverter trade-offs, fire-safe battery chemistry, and conduit routing so nothing mars the roofline. One customer admitted the monitoring app is 'very addictive.' (We're not surprised. Watching your roof generate money in real time beats most smartphone distractions.)
If you want the cheapest bid in town, keep shopping. But if you want an installer who'll honor warranties when your original contractor ghosts you, and who'll route conduit so your roof doesn't look like a hardware store exploded on it, the premium is worth it.
3 Stories That Stood Out
Erwin called Jamar Power Systems back for a third time when his older array started failing. After upgrading the monitoring, he discovered all twenty of his LG 280 panels were only producing about 100 watt‑hours per day each, so he hired Jamar to replace the underperforming system that had broken down in under ten years. He ended up with a new Q‑cell system he hopes will last 20+ years. Clay, Camillo and Tory arrived at 7:45 a.m. for an 8:00 a.m. start and, in under five hours, had the new system up and running. Rick and especially Philip kept the scheduling and communication moving when his original installer wouldn’t return calls; Jamar answered inquiries promptly, honestly, and didn’t waste time setting the job. He plans to call them back soon to upgrade his main breaker panel.
Forrest had already gathered four quotes when a neighbor insisted he talk to Vince at Jamar Power; after that meeting he chose Jamar and the system went live in July 2015. He came away impressed by Vince’s patient explanations and by Jamar’s long history as an electrical contractor that does its own work instead of handing jobs off to subs. That hands-on approach became obvious during installation: Jamar coordinated with the roofer so the roof and solar work dovetailed perfectly, and the combined project finished in eight days. Technically-minded, he dug into the equipment and liked that Jamar installed 24 LG305 panels with SolarEdge power optimizers and an SE7600 inverter — a 7.32 kW array sized to cover pool and A/C loads while giving panel-level monitoring on his phone. He appreciated the optimizer architecture that performs MPPT on the roof and keeps the inverter in a sheltered spot. Logistics also went smoothly: because the breaker box was full, Jamar added a subpanel at no extra charge, wired everything neatly, explained each component, and left no mess. The system passed inspection, started producing power two weeks after work began, and the whole process — less than six
Trebeh shopped four other solar companies before choosing JAMAR, and he landed there because of a salesperson named Vince — patient, knowledgeable, and refreshingly pressure-free. He asked every question he could think of, and Vince answered them all, which made the sales conversation feel like helpful education rather than a hard sell. Price sealed the deal: JAMAR presented the most competitive bid he found, with no hidden fees, no mid-project price hikes, and no surprise charges. His biggest installation worry was aesthetics — he didn’t want silver conduit snaking across the roof or mounting hardware poking out beyond the panels like the unsightly system he’d seen on a neighbor’s house. The installers delivered a much cleaner result: conduit concealed and mounts that sit flush with the panels, so the array looks integrated rather than bolted-on. The project moved smoothly, with clear communication from the JAMAR team throughout. What sticks with him most is the combination of Vince’s thorough, non‑pushy guidance and the tidy, low-profile roof appearance — the two things that turned a cautious shopper into a satisfied customer.
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What You Can Expect
Roger chose JAMAR Power Systems to install solar panels on his home nine years ago and kept coming back to them for several smaller electrical jobs. Most recently he picked them to add a battery backup and JAMAR guided him through the tradeoffs between Tesla’s lithium‑ion packs and Neovolta’s lithium‑iron option. He ended up with the Neovolta NV24 — sold on its lower fire risk, longer expected lifespan, and the fact that the units are manufactured in San Diego County. The permitting, scheduling and final hookup moved smoothly, and the installation crew worked professionally and cleanly. He walked away satisfied with the result and continues to rely on JAMAR for solar, battery backup and other home electrical work — what stayed with him most was the company’s hands‑on guidance toward a locally made, iron‑based battery that prioritized safety and longevity.
Erwin called Jamar Power Systems back for a third time when his older array started failing. After upgrading the monitoring, he discovered all twenty of his LG 280 panels were only producing about 100 watt‑hours per day each, so he hired Jamar to replace the underperforming system that had broken down in under ten years. He ended up with a new Q‑cell system he hopes will last 20+ years. Clay, Camillo and Tory arrived at 7:45 a.m. for an 8:00 a.m. start and, in under five hours, had the new system up and running. Rick and especially Philip kept the scheduling and communication moving when his original installer wouldn’t return calls; Jamar answered inquiries promptly, honestly, and didn’t waste time setting the job. He plans to call them back soon to upgrade his main breaker panel.
Jim has relied on Jamar for three electrical jobs at his home over the past 15 years, and each visit reinforced why he keeps calling them back. Most recently they installed an EV charger on the far wall of his garage and added a breaker on the main panel outside to support it—an installation that needed careful planning because the charger would sit on the opposite side of the garage from the panel. Jenn in the office tracked down the right specialist and handled general questions, Rob collected all the technical details so he fully understood the layout and gave a precise estimate and appointment window, and Sergio carried out the install with clear expertise and careful workmanship. He found the pricing reasonable, the crew friendly and professional, and the estimate accurate. He left the job confident enough to request Sergio by name for any future electrical work.
James had JAMAR install a 22-panel solar array on his home back in 2010, and over the years the company kept coming back as needs changed. They returned around 2019 to add eight more panels, handled an electrical fix for a 240V garage outlet, upgraded his microinverters at a later date, and most recently put in an EV charger in the driveway. He relied on the same crew for installations, repairs, and upgrades, and that continuity — plus workmanship the company stands behind — gave him real peace of mind. The clearest takeaway: JAMAR became his go-to partner across more than a decade of solar work, from expansion to maintenance to adding EV infrastructure.
Dave C. discovered his inverter failed just three months after his previous review — eight years into the solar system Jamar installed in 2015. He felt disappointed that the unit died at eight years, but found relief knowing it remained covered by a 12-year warranty. Jamar moved quickly: a technician inspected the bad inverter and a replacement was installed in under a month. With half or more installers from his 2015 timeframe having gone out of business, he appreciated that Jamar stayed steady and handled the warranty work promptly — the quick replacement was the detail that mattered most to him.
minlow upgraded eleven decade-old inverters and added one current-generation panel to their solar system in July 2019. In just four months their production climbed enough that the October 2019 tru-up balance dropped to $85, compared with more than $300 in prior years. They credited Rick and the Jamar Company family for handling the installation and walking them through the upgrade. Now aiming to be closer to net zero this year, the rapid shrinkage of that tru-up bill is the standout result they remember.
Facing rising SDG&E rates, smbirdguy decided ownership of a solar energy conversion system was the best long-term move and, after careful comparison, chose Jamar Power Systems. Jamar completed the original rooftop installation and then, two years later when new electric loads appeared, returned to expand the array so the system could handle the added demand. They paired the hardware with 24/7 monitoring and an extended-warranty package, which the homeowner credits with keeping the setup almost worry-free. What stands out is how smoothly the company handled both the initial build and the later upgrade—and how the continuous monitoring plus the expanded warranty turned a one-time purchase into an ongoing, supported system.
About eight years ago Ryan hired Jamar Power Systems (JPS) to install his first solar array, a residential system in Escondido. He found the crew knowledgeable and efficient, and the company’s standing with the City of Escondido made the inspection process straightforward. Years down the line, when parts of the system began to fail, JPS handled warranty repairs without drama — diagnosing and fixing issues smoothly. Later, when Enphase released new equipment, JPS walked him through the options, answered technical questions, and completed a clean upgrade. The most memorable detail: JPS didn’t disappear after the sale — their ongoing service and a seamless Enphase retrofit left him with an updated system and confidence they’ll respond if anything else crops up.
In March 2018 kevgigler decided to invest in solar for their house and hired Jamar Power Systems. They walked away wishing they'd made the move sooner after seeing a credit on their electric bill from day one. The crew laid out the panel plan up front, probed for details about conduit routing, and carried out a tidy, smooth install. When the team finished, they took time to walk through each piece of equipment so the homeowner understood how everything worked. The most memorable part became the mobile app — real-time energy monitoring that kept them checking production because it’s genuinely addictive. What stuck was the combination of immediate bill relief and an easy-to-use app that makes watching the system feel rewarding.
Long-term Satisfaction
Long-term satisfaction for Jamar Power Systems holds steady at 5.0 ★. This is better than 79% 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.