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Sunrise Energy Solutions reviews
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The Verdict
Sunrise Energy Solutions stands behind its work longer than any warranty requires. We analyzed reviews spanning a decade and found the owner personally fixing a solar pool-heating system ten years after installation, at zero cost to the customer, using parts that didn't exist when the panels first went up. One homeowner's AC compressor failed on a Friday evening in 100-degree heat with no techs available until Tuesday. The owner rearranged the weekend schedule, sent a technician Monday morning, and he tracked down a backordered capacitor within hours. That pattern holds across 78 reviews praising their follow-up support. Their HVAC technicians arrive with thermal cameras and show you photos of the exact wire fault or stuck insulation before fixing it, and 51 reviews specifically call out their installation quality. One quirk: they'll sometimes rescue you from a competitor's $16,800 quote by repairing your existing unit for under $600, which is either admirable honesty or terrible business sense (we're guessing the former).
If you want the cheapest bid, keep shopping. But if you value a contractor who'll honor a repair a decade past warranty expiration and rearrange holiday weekends to keep your house livable, Sunrise Energy Solutions is worth the premium.
3 Stories That Stood Out
About 10 years ago, Warren H. had Granite Bay Energy put solar panels on his flat-roofed Carmichael home to heat the swimming pool. A few months ago he discovered a malfunction that had reduced the system’s effectiveness — not because the original work was sloppy, but because installation materials and industry techniques back then weren’t as advanced. Granite Bay’s original installation had been solid. Warren reached out to owner Holli Tamas, and she did something almost unheard of: she agreed to fix the problem a full decade after installation and roughly eight years past the warranty. Holli dispatched her crew to the house on at least four separate visits to install a replacement part that didn’t even exist when the system was first put in. After their work, the pool-heating system ran perfectly again. A separate pool consultant had initially diagnosed the fault and pronounced that Granite Bay would never fix it — a prediction proved wrong once Holli made the call to step in. What stands out from Warren’s experience is not just that the repair got done, but that the company’s owner personally honored a commitment long after the contract window closed. Warren notes that the
On a blistering weekend in late June — Friday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. — S T. discovered their central A/C had died just as a stretch of high-90s and low-100s weather was settling in. They reached out through Yelp to eight or nine service companies and found everyone either closed for the weekend or booked until the following Tuesday. That left a very hot few days ahead unless someone could move quickly. On Sunday morning Sunrise Energy called; Holli, who runs the family business, offered to get a tech out the next day. She then reorganized the schedule and bumped the visit up to Monday morning, sending Jeremy to the house. Jeremy called about 30 minutes out, arrived on time, and quickly diagnosed a failed capacitor after doing a full service check. He didn’t have the right-sized capacitor on the truck and warned that parts were hard to find because of COVID shortages. Rather than leave the house waiting, he spent roughly 20 minutes phoning around until he located one, drove off to pick it up, returned, installed it, and had the A/C cooling again that same morning. The homeowner ended up with a fast, same-day repair at a price they found reasonable. What sticks is Holli’s hands‑
JoJo found herself shaken after another company tried to turn a small problem into a $16,800 replacement. She called Sunrise Energy Solutions and they showed up the same day, diagnosed the issue, and repaired the unit for under $600. The only reason she had given the other company a shot was their promise of immediate service — Sunrise matched that urgency without the sticker shock. She ended up with a working system, roughly $16,200 saved compared with the replacement quote, and a regained sense of trust; Holly, the technician, left a particularly strong impression. The detail that sticks: same-day arrival and a sub-$600 repair turned what looked like a $16,800 disaster into a minor, fast fix.
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What You Can Expect
Rick Taylor bought a solar system for his home from Sunrise Energy in 2015 and has been very happy with the choice. The team handled the installation, pricing, and equipment quality smoothly from start to finish. Over the years he encountered a couple of equipment problems, but Sunrise Energy fixed them quickly, and the issues never reflected poor installation. What stuck with him most was how friendly and responsive everyone was—service and management alike handled calls and service promptly. Having run a business and now retired, he usually leaves negative reviews when he’s disappointed, so deciding to praise the company felt meaningful. The detail he would tell a prospective buyer: steady performance since 2015 combined with fast, personable aftercare made the difference.
Rick T. had solar installed on his Rocklin home about three and a half years ago and discovered the installation’s smartest feature was how unobtrusively it was finished — conduit hidden where possible and painted to match tile and stucco so the array looks built into the roof. He considers it the best purchase they’ve made because, with PG&E rates in the area, the system has cut a huge chunk from their bills. The installation crew arrived on time, stayed professional, and kept the promises made during the sale; Holli handled the customer side and made the process easy. About a year after installation an inverter failed; replacement took longer than he liked, not because of the installer but because of the inverter manufacturer, and the outage did bite into their electric costs while it was down — a frustrating episode that also made clear how much the system saves when it’s working. Before going solar their electric bills ran well above most neighbors; since the system came online they’ve covered their electric costs. What keeps coming up when he points the system out to friends is how much cleaner it looks than many others — the painted, tucked-away conduit makes a noticeable, “I
About 10 years ago, Warren H. had Granite Bay Energy put solar panels on his flat-roofed Carmichael home to heat the swimming pool. A few months ago he discovered a malfunction that had reduced the system’s effectiveness — not because the original work was sloppy, but because installation materials and industry techniques back then weren’t as advanced. Granite Bay’s original installation had been solid. Warren reached out to owner Holli Tamas, and she did something almost unheard of: she agreed to fix the problem a full decade after installation and roughly eight years past the warranty. Holli dispatched her crew to the house on at least four separate visits to install a replacement part that didn’t even exist when the system was first put in. After their work, the pool-heating system ran perfectly again. A separate pool consultant had initially diagnosed the fault and pronounced that Granite Bay would never fix it — a prediction proved wrong once Holli made the call to step in. What stands out from Warren’s experience is not just that the repair got done, but that the company’s owner personally honored a commitment long after the contract window closed. Warren notes that the
Marcus A. chose Sunrise in 2018 to replace the entire HVAC system in his 1954 ranch-style home during a larger remodel. The initial installation went smoothly, but over the next few years a handful of minor problems appeared and, most recently, the AC compressor failed. Sunrise honored the warranty and kept sending help: Holli managed the service and consistently arranged for at least one technician—often two—to be at the house as soon as possible to get the system back to comfortable temperature. What stood out was that quick, reliable warranty response; Marcus rewarded that responsiveness with an A+.
Frank hired Holly and her Sunrise Energy Solutions team to put solar panels on his home years ago. He discovered the system has held up and still thrills him, but what stuck out even more was Holly’s hands-on, top‑notch customer service. He valued working with a crew who behaved professionally and courteously—well‑mannered, competent installers who made the whole process smooth. He and Jenn closed their note with thanks, and for Frank the lasting takeaway is Holly’s personal attention and a dependable team that turned the installation into a long-term win.
David Barnes had Sunrise install a combined solar and HVAC system about 3.5 years ago. When a heater on one of his HVAC units started acting up, he called and the company answered right away, scheduling a service visit within an hour for that afternoon. The technician arrived on time, went straight to work, and uncovered a wiring fault and insulation stuck in the fan blade. He repaired the problem promptly and walked David through photos and video that showed exactly what had failed. David appreciated that Sunrise stood behind both the equipment and the installation; he plans to use them again and will keep referring friends. The thing that stuck with him was the speed and transparency of the response—the same‑day visit and visual proof of the fix.
Claudia chose Sunrise Energy four years ago to install both her home’s heating-and-air system and a solar setup. Since the install the company has returned twice a year for service visits that combine HVAC checks with cleaning the solar panels. She calls the service excellent, and what stands out is the reliable, twice-yearly upkeep that keeps both systems maintained.
Warren H. found his eleven-year-old solar pool system dumping black rubber gunk into the water and called HolliTamas at Sunrise Energy Solutions — the same contact who had a history of stepping in even after warranties lapsed and handling urgent, tricky fixes. He watched as Holli’s friendly, knowledgeable crew showed up the very next day, climbed onto the roof, and spent a solid two hours tracking down the root cause and putting it right. They back-flushed the lines and literally shook each panel until the clog loosened; the water flow improved immediately. Now warm water is pouring back into the pool, and he’s planning to start swimming on May 2. What lingered for him was the fast response and the crew’s hands-on, no-nonsense approach that fixed an aging system on the spot.
Mike chose Sunrise Energy for a system he installed just over two years ago, and this past Sunday it suddenly stopped cooling. He called the company and, to his surprise, the owner Holli answered the phone on a Sunday and promised to try to get a technician out on Monday. The office rang at 8:30 a.m. Monday with an appointment, and Travis arrived before 10:00, quickly diagnosed the problem and had the system running smoothly again. He appreciated that the company stepped in on a weekend and resolved the issue within a morning. The detail that stuck with him was Holli answering the call on a Sunday and Travis restoring cooling before mid-morning — concrete proof the team stands behind their product.
Long-term Satisfaction
Long-term satisfaction for Sunrise Energy Solutions drops to 4.7 ★ compared to early reviews. This is better than 55% 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.