American Sentry Solar
3.6
5.6
Overall Score
Author: Kaitlyn Short
Founded in 2008 by Joe Tunney, American Sentry Solar is a division of American Design and Build. Headquartered in Bel Air, Maryland, the company is licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission and is a NABCEP certified PV installer. American Sentry Solar offers its solar services to residential commercial customers, but its available payment options are limited.
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The Good
- Respectable Partners
- Federal and State Incentives
- Other Solar Services
Respectable Partners
American Sentry Solar has partnered with several well-known and respected companies, including AET, Enphase Energy, Ironridge Power One, SMA, SolarEdge, SolarWorld, and Suniva, in an effort to provide its customers with high quality products and competitive prices.
Federal and State Incentives
American Sentry Solar provides quite a bit of detail on its website about the state and federal solar incentives available. Additionally, this information is broken down by county to make it simple for potential customers to see which incentives are offered in their area.
Other Solar Services
In addition to solar PV systems, American Sentry Solar also offers solar hot water heaters. In fact, the company is one of Maryland's top solar hot water heater installers. These hot water heaters are a great option to further protect your home against rising energy costs. American Sentry Solar is proudly partnered with Heliodyne and SunBandit.
The Bad
- Lack of Payment Options
- Limited Availability
Lack of Payment Options
Unfortunately, American Sentry Solar's payment options are limited to outright purchases and loans. While each of these options comes with a unique set of benefits, leases and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are a better fit for many consumers.
Limited Availability
American Sentry Solar's services are currently only available in Maryland, so consumers who live elsewhere will not be able to do business with this company.
The Bottom Line
American Sentry Solar has many respectable partners, but the company's lack of payment options and limited availability make it difficult to appeal to a wide variety of consumer needs.
