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Aztec Solar Inc
4.5(
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

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Warranties offered

"it went well last winter and they discovered a leak on one of the solar pipes and replaced pipes so it was extra work with extra cost. Excellent result."
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+10

Response time1 day
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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NRG Clean Power
4.6(
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1996

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Warranties offered

"" Reyes Leyba Review from San Ysidro, CA " I went with solar because I wanted to save money on electricity and also raise up the house value. Reece came over to my house and explained the benefits of going solar. He looked at my bill and went over everything I needed to get the project started. Installers were 10 out of 10. They were really nice guys and did a really nice clean install. My black on black solar panels look wonderful on my roof. Tiffany was a great coordinator and always kept my informed on what to do. Took care of the project and made sure I was satisfied. Also great job for Robert who helped look over the solar with me. Great help from him and everybody else because it is my first time getting solar, and now I feel more comfortable using my system."
Rooftop Solar
Solar Installation
Solar Panel Install
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Solar System Install

+5

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Recommended by79%of homeowners
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LEGENDARY ELECTRIC, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Legendary did a great job installing a Tesla home storage battery. The workmanship on the installation was excellent and they left the work area as they found it. On installation day there was a problem with the new battery which had an unusual glitch (it didn’t work). Not their fault. They contacted Tesla right away and Tesla sent a new battery (which worked) in a couple of weeks. Legendary came back to install the new battery right away. They spent sufficient time to explain the app and how to adjust settings within the app. I purchased the battery primarily to connect to my existing solar for emergency use in case of power outages. Would highly recommend them and will call them in the future for repair and maintenance issues also."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had solar heating put in for Pool. Mark, Lucas, Jesus, Victor and Mike we’re very professional and did a good job installing my system. They were in and out and did a good cleanup job. They also addressed any concerns that I had. Would highly recommend them if you are looking for a solar pool heating system."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Valley Solar, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Valley Solar was one of the few companies that we talked to that actually listened to what we wanted. We wanted a solar system with a backup battery to protect against the PG&E "safety" blackouts. Most companies just proposed their standard "cookie cutter" solar system with no battery. When we reminded them that we wanted a battery the usual response was something like, "We should be able to add a battery to this system" - not very confidence inspiring. Valley Solar came with a plan that included exactly what we were asking for. They also had a no-battery system to show us in case we wanted to save some money. The installation went smoothly. The crew was very professional and did a clean and good looking job. They were always ready to explain what they were doing and why they were doing it. There were only a couple of negatives. The first was the length of time it took from signing the contract to getting the system installed. The contract was signed on November 26, 2019. It stated an estimated start date of January 15, 2020 and an estimated completion date of February 15, 2020. The actual installation did not take place until the first week of March. The second negative involved the inverter which they chose to use. It was made by Solar Edge, and can be programmed in to function in different ways. One thing that can be changed is the amount of battery energy to reserve for backup protection. This is something that we would like to change at times. If we are going to be away from home for a while, we would like to set this value much higher than when we are at home. The priorities of how the solar energy is split between being used in our home, charging the battery, and sending to PG&E may need changing as PG&E's rate structure changes. The problem is that no provision is made for the customer (who is the owner of the system) to make these changes. We have to call Valley Solar whenever a change has to be made. This makes changing the battery reserve when we go away impractical. We had Valley Solar change the settings when PG&E switched us from the "Tiered" rate plan to the "Time-of-Use" plan. But what about future changes, if Valley Solar, or Solar Edge, is no longer in business? Maybe all inverters have this same problem, which would mean that this is not the fault of Valley Solar. Despite the negatives, we are pleased with Valley Solar, and would recommend them to anyone considering solar energy."
5.4 kW Rooftop Solar System
7.2 kW Ground Mounted Solar Array
11.88 kW Rooftop Solar Array
6.54 kw Rooftop Solar Installation
9.72 kW Ground Mounted Solar Array

+6

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ZELLER ELECTRICAL INC
5.0(
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, \nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best \nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business! 5 years experience in Solar and Electrical projects in the area!!\n

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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

While you can install solar panels by yourself, it can be a complicated process full of lots of manual labor, risky roof work, and knowledge of electrical wiring. Most solar panel installation projects should be reserved for a trained professional—especially if you plan on connecting your panels to the electrical grid rather than for off-grid use, which doesn’t require utility services.

Yes, a solar panel can power a TV without a battery, but only if the sun is shining and the panel is generating enough energy. Your solar panel and TV must have the same voltage, and you should install a charge controller and inverter between them so power surges don’t destroy your TV. To watch TV at night, in the early morning and late afternoon, and on cloudy days, your home must be tied to the power grid.

Solar panels should get at least four to six hours of direct sunlight daily. It’s even better if sunlight reaches panels between the peak hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. This is enough to power a home, depending on your solar system’s size and energy needs. Remember that panels will generate some power under cloudy skies or in the shade, and many systems compensate for lower sun exposure by drawing energy from the grid or battery storage.

A few disadvantages of installing solar panels on your roof include the high up-front costs and the potential for increased property taxes. Installing solar panels can increase the home’s value, which in turn can mean higher taxes. Depending on your area, you should check with your local tax offices for more information. Another potential pitfall is roof leaks from a poor installation, but this shouldn’t be an issue if you hire a reputable company.

Solar panels can protect your roof from hail, as they can withstand hail up to 1 inch in diameter that falls up to 50 mph. Your solar panels may experience damage if the hailstones are bigger and travel faster. Your roof can still suffer hail damage, and it’s essential to look for signs and repair issues right away. Roof damage can lead to leaks and water damage inside your home.

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