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V3 Electronic Components reviews

CALIFORNIA / CAPITOL CORRIDOR
V3 Electronic Components
17 Reviews • 1 Location 2,261 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

V3 Electronic Components is not worth the risk. We found a company with broken billing systems, uncertified roof contractors, and door-to-door sales teams who ignore no-solicitation signs even during pandemic lockdowns. One homeowner paid in full and still received harassment calls for months from different V3 employees claiming she owed money. Another discovered during a home sale that V3's installation damaged his roof, and when V3 finally sent repair crews, they couldn't provide basic documentation or confirmation that the workers were certified. Installation timelines stretched to a year in multiple cases, leaving projects incomplete or in limbo. The sales process itself drew complaints across seven reviews: reps stood too close, refused to leave, misled customers about contract terms, and returned repeatedly after being told no. We couldn't find a single review praising workmanship, post-installation support, or honest sales conduct. If you're shopping for solar, explore companies with verifiable installation standards and functioning accounting departments.

If you're willing to gamble on a 25-year contract with a company whose billing department can't track payments and whose roof repairs come without certification, V3 might save you a few dollars. For everyone else, this is a clear pass.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Joy W.
Yelp | Dec 19, 2023 |

Joy W. bought a Tesla Wall for her home about a year ago; after a long wait it was finally installed and approved, then quickly needed a repair. She began facing relentless billing harassment — calls, emails and texts from various people at V3 insisting she still owed money even though she had paid in full. Each contact apologized and blamed an accounting error, but the messages kept coming and evolved into invoices showing random amounts. She started to suspect the company might be struggling or trying to squeeze extra payments, and grew increasingly stressed because she had chosen them for reliability and good service. What began as an installed system ended up feeling unsupported: a warranty on paper, a needed repair in reality, and persistent, unexplained bills that leave her doubtful the company will ever show up to fix anything instead of sending another invoice.

2. James A.
Yelp | Mar 11, 2021 |

James A. first encountered V3 in June 2019 when a door-to-door salesperson named Dennis solicited him about a rooftop solar installation. After their meeting he discovered the sales information was misleading and decided he no longer wanted the system, but he had already signed the contract and couldn’t back out. Dennis kept contacting him afterward about referrals even though he had made his displeasure clear. Preparing to sell the house in February 2021, he learned from a roof inspection that the solar installation had caused damage; he posted an image of that inspection on his Google review. V3 finally sent a crew on February 26, 2021 to address the problem, but the team left without notifying him they had finished. He phoned for a written report the same day; after repeated calls he waited four days before receiving a low-quality report composed of a few photos with no worker name, no company stamp, and no proper documentation. When he pressed the office about who repaired the roof, management admitted the people had many years of experience but were not certified, which left him worried about legal exposure and potential further damage. He calls the whole process unprofessiona

3. Jackie D.
Yelp | Dec 7, 2024 |

Jackie D. was referred to V3 by a friend who collected a referral bonus, and she ended up in a year-long, stressful installation ordeal. During that time she faced serious health emergencies — a hypertensive episode that sent her to John Muir ER and, later, a stolen Infiniti G37 — and the sales reps kept pushing despite her asking them to come back when she felt better. She finally signed paperwork she couldn’t read because it was shown on the reps’ phone and repeatedly asked for a hard copy (and a PDF), which didn’t arrive until months later. Installation itself dragged on for about a year; when she pressed V3 about the delay they blamed the city, but she contacted city employees who confirmed the city had completed its part. She also broke her ankle and fractured her foot, leading to roughly 60 days in hospital and rehab during the same period, which further complicated matters. Billing went through Everbright, a collections agency that requires automatic withdrawals from her bank account, and her first V3 payment will be $100.59 — set to rise 2.5% each year for 25 years. By contrast, her recent electric bills were $97.81 (March), $75.63 (May) and $45.60 (August), and she’s now咨询

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Performance by Work Type

SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
1.0/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
N/A
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
N/A
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
N/A
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 39

Clean Record

Unauthorized Activities

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Unauthorized charges
Undisclosed loans
Identity theft
Forged signatures
Fake contracts
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Misleading Claims

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We checked for:
Bait & switch
Overstated savings
Hidden fees
Misrepresented specs
False performance
Misleading warranty

Background Check

Serving customers for 6 years

BBB Rating

Not BBB rated.

Review Patterns

What You Can Expect

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1. Jackie D.
Yelp | Dec 7, 2024 |

Jackie D. was referred to V3 by a friend who collected a referral bonus, and she ended up in a year-long, stressful installation ordeal. During that time she faced serious health emergencies — a hypertensive episode that sent her to John Muir ER and, later, a stolen Infiniti G37 — and the sales reps kept pushing despite her asking them to come back when she felt better. She finally signed paperwork she couldn’t read because it was shown on the reps’ phone and repeatedly asked for a hard copy (and a PDF), which didn’t arrive until months later. Installation itself dragged on for about a year; when she pressed V3 about the delay they blamed the city, but she contacted city employees who confirmed the city had completed its part. She also broke her ankle and fractured her foot, leading to roughly 60 days in hospital and rehab during the same period, which further complicated matters. Billing went through Everbright, a collections agency that requires automatic withdrawals from her bank account, and her first V3 payment will be $100.59 — set to rise 2.5% each year for 25 years. By contrast, her recent electric bills were $97.81 (March), $75.63 (May) and $45.60 (August), and she’s now咨询

2. Joy W.
Yelp | Dec 19, 2023 |

Joy W. bought a Tesla Wall for her home about a year ago; after a long wait it was finally installed and approved, then quickly needed a repair. She began facing relentless billing harassment — calls, emails and texts from various people at V3 insisting she still owed money even though she had paid in full. Each contact apologized and blamed an accounting error, but the messages kept coming and evolved into invoices showing random amounts. She started to suspect the company might be struggling or trying to squeeze extra payments, and grew increasingly stressed because she had chosen them for reliability and good service. What began as an installed system ended up feeling unsupported: a warranty on paper, a needed repair in reality, and persistent, unexplained bills that leave her doubtful the company will ever show up to fix anything instead of sending another invoice.

3. James A.
Yelp | Mar 11, 2021 |

James A. first encountered V3 in June 2019 when a door-to-door salesperson named Dennis solicited him about a rooftop solar installation. After their meeting he discovered the sales information was misleading and decided he no longer wanted the system, but he had already signed the contract and couldn’t back out. Dennis kept contacting him afterward about referrals even though he had made his displeasure clear. Preparing to sell the house in February 2021, he learned from a roof inspection that the solar installation had caused damage; he posted an image of that inspection on his Google review. V3 finally sent a crew on February 26, 2021 to address the problem, but the team left without notifying him they had finished. He phoned for a written report the same day; after repeated calls he waited four days before receiving a low-quality report composed of a few photos with no worker name, no company stamp, and no proper documentation. When he pressed the office about who repaired the roof, management admitted the people had many years of experience but were not certified, which left him worried about legal exposure and potential further damage. He calls the whole process unprofessiona

02

1. Jason M.
Yelp | Apr 18, 2024 |

Jason M. began the process in July to have a smart electrical panel and a charger installed on his home, excited about the upgrade. He expected the job to be finished long ago, but nearly a year later the panel and charger still haven’t been commissioned. Five months after an earlier update, the work remains incomplete and he ran into unhelpful customer service from Span. What looked like a promising home upgrade has become a drawn-out nightmare — the headline detail a prospective buyer should remember is this: after months of waiting, the system still isn’t activated.

2. Mike W.
Yelp | Aug 22, 2023 |

Mike W. went into a costly solar installation and discovered the crew left behind sloppy workmanship. He raised concerns and found the company unresponsive and unwilling to accept responsibility for the problems. What frustrated him most was that, for the amount he paid, installers skipped basic protective steps — they wouldn’t even use masking tape — which became the clearest sign of a lack of care.

3. L B.
Yelp | Jun 6, 2021 |

L B. endured six visits to their home from the company's representatives even though they already had solar panels. They asked on three separate occasions for the reps not to return, but the company ignored those requests and kept showing up, leaving them feeling harassed and frustrated. The relentless in-person follow‑ups after explicit refusals became the defining detail of the experience — so much so that they made clear they wouldn’t take the company on as a customer even if someone else paid for the system.

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1. Chris B.
Yelp | Sep 12, 2020 |

Chris B. signed a contract with V3 and quickly discovered the company had not been honest about the deal. He felt the salespeople looked him in the eye and misrepresented key facts, and by the time he realized those promises were false it was too late to back out of the agreement. Angry and frustrated, he now plans to consult an attorney and is considering filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.

2. Melissa K.
Yelp | Jul 9, 2021 |

Melissa K., a nurse who works 12-hour night shifts, kept a clearly posted "no soliciting" sign on her door. She captured video of a company employee reading that sign and then ringing the doorbell and knocking anyway. That deliberate ignoring of a stated request felt like a dismissal of medical workers’ time and boundaries. She preserved the footage and has ruled out doing business with the company — the image of the employee reading the sign and proceeding to knock is what stayed with her.

3. Mike H.
Yelp | May 10, 2021 |

Mike H. in Cameron Park dealt with persistent door-to-door sales from V3 Electric. After telling the first two salesmen he wasn’t interested, he watched them keep coming back, ignoring two No Soliciting signs and continuing to knock and ring his doorbell. He made clear he has no interest in their services or products and plans to warn others against doing business with V3. He emailed the company asking them to stop their sales staff from coming to his house and has not received a response. He expected refusal to be respected — “No means No” — and the unanswered complaint is what stands out most.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for V3 Electronic Components drops to 1.0 ★ compared to early reviews. This decline is worse than 75% 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.

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