Steiners Solar Service reviews

Scott S. had Steiner Solar install a pool heating system on his ranch-style-ish home a few years ago and found it worked flawlessly from day one. Over time he ran into repeated squirrel damage to the roof and the solar equipment, and each time Steiner turned up quickly, diagnosed the problem, and carried out reasonable, effective repairs. Their team stayed easy to work with and responsive, so the excellent initial installation was matched by dependable aftercare. What lingered for him was that the company kept coming back to fix wildlife-caused issues, keeping the pool heater operating and his confidence in the system intact.

Jim had both EV and pool solar installed three years ago and found the system performed as expected—and that Steve stayed consistently responsive and responsible. When two problems cropped up that weren’t Steiner’s fault, he discovered Steve handled every detail without a hiccup, arranging fixes so he didn’t have to chase anyone down. He liked that Steiner’s is a small, local, owner-run outfit: Steve runs the show, keeps costs down by avoiding commission-driven sales, and applies no-pressure selling. His takeaway: be sure to get a bid from Steiner’s when shopping for solar.

Debbie J. has turned to Steiner Solar for roughly 30 years to keep her ranch-style home's pool warm and to stretch the swim season, plus heat the spa on cooler days. She has watched Steve and the same small crew replace and repair the pool’s solar setup multiple times, and she values that continuity — she always knows who will show up. Problems get fixed promptly, jobs get completed efficiently once they start, and the team doesn’t try to upsell unnecessary equipment. Prices run fair rather than flashy, and their reliability has generated many repeat customers, so they tend to be booked out; plan ahead if you want a slot. Bottom line: she only gets bids from Steve and won’t go anywhere else — call early because their reputation fills the calendar.

Four years ago Linda M. had Stener's install a solar system on her Folsom home, and she discovered a team that was competitively priced, efficient and consistently willing to go the extra mile. The standout moment came when Steve took on a very restrictive HOA — he navigated the board-approval process for them before they even approached the city, removing a major headache from the homeowner’s plate. Throughout the project she encountered straightforward, honest communication: no hard sell, no pressure, and no upsells, and the installation itself was done well. She still wishes the team were available in Berkeley and says she would hire them again if she moved back. Once skeptical, she’s since seen solar pay off across four successive homes through lower energy bills and quicker, higher-value resales, so she no longer hesitates when her husband pushes for another system. The concrete takeaway that stuck with her: a team ready to handle tricky HOA approvals and deliver plainspoken, trustworthy service.

Kim S. was looking for a residential solar electric system and chose Steiner’s Solar after they laid out clear, detailed information, offered a competitive price, and scheduled a quick installation. She found Holly and Steve especially helpful — they walked her through product choices, answered technical questions, and kept the process moving. The crew completed the install promptly, and she has been enjoying the system for over a year. What stuck with her most was that the combination of straightforward explanations, an affordable bid, and a fast, professional install left her confident she made the right decision.

After a roof replacement left her pool solar system removed and then reinstalled by the roofing crew, Barbara ran into leaks once the panels went back up. She called Steiner's for the second time and, despite it being the middle of summer, the small company scheduled a visit in about two weeks and fixed the leaking issues. She found the crew friendly and professional, and appreciated that Steve, the owner, was hands-on, honest and trustworthy. What stuck with her was the quick summer turnaround and the personal attention from a small, dependable owner — the reason she prefers them to larger providers.

Colene L. chose Steiner’s Solar to put panels on her home about a year ago. When the first-year PG&E true-up arrived, she discovered the system’s production landed almost exactly where Steve had projected — a rare match between estimate and real bills. She praised the company's attentive customer service and wishes she had used them on her previous house instead. Steve stood out for being straightforward and dependable, and the accuracy of that projection is the detail she keeps coming back to.

Frank K. first had Steiner's Solar Service install solar heating for the backyard pool and asked Steve to plan panel placement in case they later added solar electric. The pool delivered warm swims from April through September, and last year he shopped several quotes before choosing Steiner's because their pricing was competitive, he trusted Steve, and they were local. As Steve predicted, the rooftop system is on track to break even in about five years, after which every dollar of electricity will be profit. When the pool stopped working recently, he called Steve; Steve diagnosed a broken actuator valve and made two trips to the house to fix it. Steve seemed ready to cover the repair, but they ended up splitting the cost of the part. The quick, hands-on response and the owner’s straightforward approach reinforced that choosing a local company mattered — what sticks is the two visits and shared part cost, not just the five-year ROI.

Pamela has relied on Steiner Solar for the past five years after they installed solar panels to run her pool. She continues to have them handle ongoing service, appreciating that a local, family-run crew keeps her system in good shape at a fair price. What made the experience stand out was their hands-on attention: technicians routinely check performance and, on one visit, spotted a damaged gutter and fixed it without being asked. After half a decade of steady upkeep and that unexpected fix, she still counts on them — the detail that sticks is their willingness to catch and correct problems beyond the panels themselves.