Mid-State Solar reviews

ddeadder, a retiree, first hired Mid-State Solar 19 years ago to install solar panels for a swimming pool and kept turning to them for any service by simply calling Mary, who always arranged quick fixes. When they later decided to add rooftop solar to power the house, they spent six months researching systems and collecting bids from several California companies. Aaron from Mid-State came to the property, walked the roof, measured shade from trees and tracked the sun’s path, and built an estimate based on what he actually saw rather than a satellite image. That local, on-site approach—plus knowledge of Modesto Irrigation District rules—proved decisive: other firms had told them they’d need a panel upgrade and a trench to the street, but Aaron designed a system that used the existing panel and avoided trenching, saving them more than $10,000. Nick led the installation crew and routed the wiring through the attic in the least intrusive way, while also relocating and replumbing the pool-heating panels; Dan the electrician completed the hookup professionally. The final price beat the other quotes, and they secured a low-interest loan with the option to re-amortize after claiming the 26

Bonnie D. first hired Mid-State Solar about 19 years ago to install pool-heating panels, and she kept going back because whenever something needed attention she called Mary and the company handled it quickly. When she decided to add photovoltaic panels she spent six months researching installers and collecting quotes; Aaron from Mid-State came to the house, walked the roof, evaluated trees, shade and the sun’s path, and built a system plan tailored to her situation. She discovered the value of that local, on-site approach when other companies—relying on satellite pictures—misinformed her about city and Modesto Irrigation District rules and insisted she needed an electrical panel upgrade and a trench to the street. Aaron’s design avoided those unnecessary upgrades, ending up saving her more than $10,000. Nick led the installation crew and found the least intrusive way to run conduits through the attics, moved and replumbed the pool panels on the roof, and Dan the electrician completed the hookup professionally. The final price beat the other bids, and she secured a low-interest loan with an option to re-amortize after claiming the 26% solar tax credit. She couldn’t be happier with a

C M. called Mid‑State to inspect the solar heating system after buying a ranch‑style house with an unfamiliar setup and wanted a walk‑through on how to operate it. Because C M. works an hour from home, trying to pin down a service visit became the central frustration: the company would not commit to a day or time and left them waiting for a “call in the morning” to say whether someone could come that same day, which made planning nearly impossible. When the technician finally showed up, he diagnosed a problem with the temperature control and initially pushed replacing the entire control panel, but ultimately swapped out only the temp sensor. He could not—or would not—provide an upfront price, telling them instead that “you would get a bill” afterward. C M. walked away frustrated by the loose scheduling and the lack of clear pricing, and by the end was left with a repaired sensor but no idea what the repair would cost.

Roby had the company install a solar system on their home back in 2007. Over nearly two decades they found the firm consistently handled any issue — whenever they called, the company took care of the equipment. They gave a five-star score and summed up the experience as superb (A++++), with the standout being dependable, long-term responsiveness whenever service was needed.

mcpcmp shopped about a dozen solar companies, collected five formal quotes, and settled on Mid State. They found Mid State unusually frank from the outset — laying out both the benefits and the drawbacks of going solar and confirming the practical details the homeowner had already uncovered elsewhere. The team then stayed on top of every step: from signing the contract to installation day they provided nearly daily updates and kept the process moving. The staff and the installation crew impressed with their responsiveness and coordination. The system has been operating just over a year and delivered a 90% reduction in power costs during that first year. The clearest takeaway for them was the combination of upfront honesty and proactive communication — and a first-year bill that plunged by 90%.

Joan had her solar array installed by Peterson Dean a few years ago and relied on it until last summer, when her Enphase monitoring stopped reporting generation. She called Enphase to troubleshoot and then expected Peterson Dean to install the replacement part — only to learn Enphase could not honor a warranty because Peterson Dean had gone bankrupt on the solar side of their business. After a two‑month wait for the part and no contractor list from the manufacturer, she researched and hired Mid‑State to do the work. A Mid‑State technician arrived, quickly installed the replacement, but discovered a second fault: one panel wasn’t reporting any production to PG&E. He didn’t have the panel part on hand, and while arranging a return visit they got to talking about her higher electric bills since she’d bought an EV. That conversation led to Aaron from Mid‑State contacting her to plan an upgrade. Mid‑State ended up adding six new panels and swapping upgraded microinverters on the original panels, which both raised overall production and made the system compatible with a future storage battery. Joan found Aaron and the crew excellent to work with, and she left with a noticeably more-robus

Jean chose this company to put solar on her home, and a year after installation she found the system has exceeded her expectations. She watched the crew treat her like a friend, answer every question along the way, and keep communication smooth; the office staff stayed just as responsive and helpful. The thing that stands out most is the personal, consistently attentive service — it’s what she remembers a year on.

Charlie M. brought Mid‑State Solar to his house a few years ago to fix a handful of minor problems with the pool’s solar heating. He had long noticed the system could warm the pool fine in midsummer but routinely fell short in April, May and September, so the early visit that time felt important — and when Mid‑State fixed it, the problem stayed fixed. Recently a fallen tree limb damaged the solar piping, so he summoned them back; while replacing the damaged pipes they also increased the system’s capacity by 20%. The result: he enjoyed the pool in April and is looking forward to more May swim days. The memorable detail that stands out is that the repairs lasted and the 20% capacity boost actually moved the season earlier, not just promised better performance.

Veronica C. hired the company to install solar for her backyard pool about a year ago. She ended up with a clean, well-executed installation and valued the skilled crew and responsive customer service throughout the process. What she remembers most is how the team's professionalism and the company's support made the whole project straightforward — the practical details that matter when choosing a solar installer.