Sunrun: Read 3,881 User Reviews From Real Homeowners

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Roxanne Eastham, MA

I do not like sunrun at all. When the panels were installed we told them we had a hot tub but it had not been used for a while and we got a new one. We have requested more panels be put on the house which they replied we did need more but they no longer do business in the state of Massachusetts. I really have not seen any savings. My electric bill is sky high and yes the weather has been terrible. Also we told them we needed some panels in the back of the house so we can get sun morning and after noon. They have done nothing about my complaints.

8 years ago

Reply from Sunrun

Thank you for your feedback. We are so sorry to hear about your experience. Remember that solar is seasonal. The panels will produce more during the sunnier months and less during the winter. Over the course of 12 months, you will still be saving. After having Sunrun for a year we can run your savings analysis. Feel free to private message me with any questions.

Oct. 10th, 2018

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Tom England Bakersfield, CA

We were told our rates would never increase. The salesman told us anything to get us to sign. We signed up in 2008. We have tried to get some relief from them as they offer locked in rates now. We are seniors who are disabled and could use a break. Bill keeps getting larger every year. Defeats the reason to have solar. They have refused to work with us numerous times. I don't understand why so heartless.

8 years ago

Reply from Sunrun

Hello Tom E. Thank you for your communication, I see the system was activated May 6th of 2011. We are so sorry to hear you felt mislead during the sales process. I have reviewed your case history, and it looks like this is not the first time you inquire about the same concern. I want to offer to run a savings analysis for you; we can determine what your savings are with solar. I will have a Specialist reach out to you via email to inform you of what is needed to run the analysis. Once we have the results, we can go from them and work towards a resolution. We appreciate your time.

Mar. 12th, 2018

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wil Grover Beach, CA

Sunrun is a horrible company. They do not stand by their warranty. Several of my panels have developed moisture leaks which ruins the individual photocells ( as explained by their service representative) . They refuse to repair/replace the panels even though the panels and system are still under warranty. One thing for sure about SunRun - you should read their name and follow what it says - RUN, do not walk from this company - run as fast and far away from them as you can.

8 years ago

Reply from Sunrun

Thank you for your feedback, Will. Our aim is to provide a customer experience that meets your expectations! It is disheartening to hear you had the opposite experience. With our mission of creating a planet run by the sun. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Mar. 5th, 2018

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Leslie Flint Kapolei, HI

I have not had power in part of my house since installation, and now 2 months later I can not get anyone from Sun Run to return my calls. It has been confirmed through several electricians, that the panels do not supply enough power to our house to cover the need it demands. I have requested they come out and remove the panels from my home so that we can have another company come out and install panels and restore power to our home. PLEASE I beg of you to do your research and chose a different company for your solar needs.

8 years ago

Reply from Sunrun

Thank you for your feedback Leslie F. Our aim is to provide a customer experience that meets your expectations! We would be happy to further investigate this matter. Please private message me your contact information and we can work towards a resolution.

Feb. 23rd, 2018

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Laura M Phoenix, AZ

Don't go with SunRun!! I was promised two credits, $500.00 for a referral and $500.00 for being a Costco member and they have not honored any of them. I have been on the phone each day and they say that they cannot honor the Costco credit even though I have it in an e-mail from one of their employees that they hired to sell the solar panels. I should have gone with Solar City and so should YOU!!! Poor customer service, took forever for my solar system to be turned on when my referral only took one month, mine took three months.

8 years ago

Reply from Sunrun

Thank you for your feedback Laura M. Our aim is to provide a customer experience that meets your expectations! We strive to always provide outstanding service. In keeping with this, operating with the highest level of integrity happens without question! That's why we immediately shared your experience with our sales leadership team.

Feb. 21st, 2018

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Keith Wright Las Vegas, NV

When I first had my system installed in October, they told me how to start it up and it seemed to work. 2 weeks later, I went to check it and it was offline. It took a week to get a service call to get it working. I just got my power bill from NV Energy and it was extremely high considering that I was supposed to be running solar. Apparently my system went offline again 3+ weeks ago and I was never notified. Now I get to wait another 5-7 business days for another service call. But at least they pull the money out of my account every month like clockwork. Use ANYONE but Sunrun.

8 years ago

Reply from Sunrun

Hello Keith, thank you for your communication. We understand the frustration service issues can cause. We have reviewed your system’s production, and it looks like your system was producing up to contract until 01/23/2018. The system stopped communicating the kilowatts it produces daily, this doesn’t mean your panels are not producing energy. If the inverter has a green light your system is still creating power, if the system is down you are protected by the performance guarantee.

As a Sunrun customer, you are protected by our performance guarantee. This guarantees that you will never pay for electricity that you do not receive. On every anniversary of the In-Service Date, Sunrun will calculate the "Actual Output" of the system. If the actual output is less than the guaranteed production for that anniversary date listed in Exhibit A, then Sunrun will issue a refund. This refund is calculated by subtracting the actual output from the guaranteed production and then multiplying by the refund rate listed for that year in Exhibit A. I have created a Field Service ticket, and you’ll be contacted to schedule a date for us to come out and look at the meter. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Customer Care or private message me.

Feb. 16th, 2018

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Anne Blakeley Yucca Valley, CA

My father died in November. The agreement was in his name. However, the home is not. I have been the homeowner since 2007 and the agreement was signed in 2012. I knew my father signed the agreement, but had not seen it until after he died. The agreement is not acceptable to me. Because the agreement my father signed is invalid I've been asking Sunrun to remove the solar panels and repair the roof damage from the panels. It's been 3 months and Sunrun has yet to comply and they continue to send my father a bill. Obviously these bills will not be paid.

8 years ago

Reply from Sunrun

Thanks for contacting us Anne B. I can certainly understand the situation can be frustrating. We want to work with you towards a resolution. I see you have been in contact with one of our Managers. We did an extensive investigation regarding your case. Please private message me your contact information and we can review the information in detail.

Feb. 12th, 2018

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Cheryl Garden Grove, CA

I have been a customer for over five years. My panels have never delivered what was promised, and now I am being charged an enormous fee because of it. I am protesting because I do not think it is fair as I still pay a huge fee to the electric company. I would recommend buying your own solar panels if you want to go solar, and not leasing from a company such as this one.

8 years ago

Reply from Sunrun

Thank you for your communication Cheryl. We are sorry to hear about your experience. Our aim is to provide a customer product that meets your expectations! It is important for our customers to feel they are benefiting from going solar. Please reach out to our Customer Care so we can further investigate the issue. Our number is 855-478-6786.

Feb. 7th, 2018

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Susan M Chatsworth, CA

They are friendly and professional. The two guys that have been to my house have been great. But it is taking a long time to get my final plans prepared

8 years ago

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kw.cannon1@cox.net Mission Viejo, CA

Bought my system from rec solar got through Costco, before they got together together. I had diminished power for about a year, and tried to find recsolar, finally found sunrun. It took over a year to replace the faulty panels (lots of E-mails and phone calls). Finally called Costco and they tried to help. God knows what would have happened if they didn't help

8 years ago

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Graham McCabe Harwich Port, MA

I have 2 homes with panels from their now defunct partner Sungevity. When 6 months ago Sunrun took over 100% of the contracts I had a dead converter at my house on Cape cod. It took them over 3 months and at least a dozen phone calls to repair the system while all along I was making lease payments. I can find NO record of Sunrun reimbursing me for lost energy charges. As a matter of fact I can't tell from my local electric bills or from Sunrun whether I receive Solar credit as of today!!! I've called both parties and they point at each other.

8 years ago

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Jim 95492

Not as formal and professional compared to some of the other solar companies that I have had experience with. Did not receive any formal response for 2 weeks after meeting with representative and in found out from a phone call that your company could not put solar on to my house for supposedly safety reasons when no other company previously had identified that as an issue. Currently have solar and happy with the provider I went with.

8 years ago

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Joseph & Selene Olms 93908

Very professional throughout the entire process. Pick them because they are connected with Costco and represented themself with the same integrity.

8 years ago

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LIDIA GRANADOS Rialto, CA

ENDED UP PAYING A HIGH MONTHLY RATE, THEY CLAIMED TO BE UNABLE TO ADJUST. UNABLE TO GET OUT OF CONTRACT SINCE IM PAYING FOR BOTH SOLAR AND SC EDISON. TURNS OUT I NOW HAVE A BILL FROM SCE FOR USAGE, WHICH IS NOW HIGHER THAN THE SOLAR BILL. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT SOMEONE FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE, NO RESPONSE, LEFT MESSAGE AND NO ONE HAS CALLED BACK. EITHER THE PANELS ARE DEFECTIVE OR THIS IS SIMPLY A SCAM.

8 years ago

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alla Los Angeles, CA

we had to take over a lease from previous owner. My bills are high. I called customer service to try and understand how the solar works. all I wanted to do was ask a few questions. The person I spoke to gave me an attitude as if I owed him something. he said If I have questions and want them to come to the house to inspect it would be $95.00 an hour. I wish I could get rid of these panels and get a nicer solar company. I regret taking over the contract. Please be careful when choosing this company.

8 years ago

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Victor Martin Ranieri Cathedral City, CA

We have had our solar system for 3 years now and have been completely satisfied. Installation, service and maintenance have been excellent.

8 years ago

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Gary catellier

Not sure about this company! They get you to sign a 20 year contract and then the communication stops. They outsource their sales and installation. Sun Run Customer service wants nothing to do with until they power company switches you to their system. They claim that they have no control over their sub contractors. They have no names of their sales rep, installation etc. If the system works it could be good but my advice before sign have your sales rep bring his owner or manager and the installer and or manager and see if you are working with good people.because Sun Run does not care!

8 years ago

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Roy Landis Cresskill, NJ

Had a problem with my meter...they said they'd take care of it. I got a new meter but of course it started at 0000. They were unable/unwilling to provide the info I needed. Lots of phone calls, promises etc but they produced NOTHING. Only after I inadvertently discovered that their own inverter box provided the info I needed. Apparently they have no idea that their own equipment had the data I needed. Sunrun is worse than useless.

8 years ago

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Ray D La Puente, CA

BE CAREFUL!!!!! I tried to cancel my contract with Sunrun because I'm selling my house. The new owner doesn't want solar at this time. I was told by customer service that the only options I have are to buy the system at a cost of $36,000 ( contract says $21,000) and then remove the panels, transfer the contract to the new owner, or buy the system and then remove the panels. So, read your contract thoroughly and if this is your only option for termination, DONE NOT SIGN!!!!!!

8 years ago

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Don Chambers Lakewood, CA

My system was installed by Sunrun 2 years ago and I could not be happier. The install was quick and easy. The system works like a champ

8 years ago

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Carl Bordentown, NJ

This company does not honor the referral system & will change it on a customer without notice or warning because as the customer rep stated, "There isn't any contract that guarantees a promised amount." The rep also continuously laughed at me because I honestly thought they would honor a referral. The guy was never fired & Sunrun called it a training issue. Stay away from Sunrun.

8 years ago

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Howard Lewis Mesa, AZ

I am not very impressed with Sunrun and their service after the installation of my system. I am having issues with the system producing power. The system keeps shutting down and at this time ... we cannot get the system to power up. I am currently in the peak power usage in Phoenix and I just got an email that a service technician will be contacting in about a WEEK? and if they do not contact me give customer service a call. I am concerned with the cost of the power I am using from APS with no rate plan or discount.

8 years ago

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Ward D Hendrix Glendale, AZ

Sunrun and it's installers were fantastic through the whole process of certification, installation and timeline. We would happily recommend them to any interested party.

8 years ago

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Marcus Williamson Easley, SC

I've been a Sunrun customer for about 8 month and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a great experience in going solar.

8 years ago

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Donald K Hall Ewa Beach, HI

A nightmare. System failure on or before Jan. 25, 2016. Jacked around for five weeks Partially back into service around Feb. 24 March 6, 2016 still not completely up and running. Incompetence? Lack of taking any responsibility? sub contractors? No central contacts and when you reach someone they are polite but no one cares or are able to do anything but pass you on! They are Large and use it to make contact difficult looking inward with the customer coming last!

9 years ago

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Ed Adame Chula Vista, CA

I had our system activated on Nov 30, 2016. It stopped producing on Dec 30, 2016. Sunrun did not catch it until Jan 18, 2017. Since then it's been an endless call with Sunrun and their partner Solar Universe. Your Customer Service do not even have the courtesy to follow up on my behalf. I have to wait 5 days to give Solar Universe to respond (which they did NOT). And since then, I have to call every other day to follow up. Up to now my system is still down. And to add insult to injury. I was billed for December and January. UNSAT! You can keep your referral money.

9 years ago

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Prayot

Easy and best experience dealing with the transfer of lease when I purchased my home, they made it easy and simple for me. Top notch company!

9 years ago

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Julia Craig-Harris

My experience was wonderful. Everything was delivered on time, installers were very professional. So far, a great experience.

9 years ago

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Diane LaPenna Westminster, CO

Very nice people to work with. Had it installed last fall. Up and running for about 6 weeks now. Can already tell a difference in the utility bill

9 years ago

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Charley

Awesome!! Very happy with the service . Install was very professional. They informed me of everything they were going to do.

9 years ago

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Jason Chastain San Francisco, CA

Hands down top tier company all the way!!! Excellent service, very professional, great price!!! I could not be happier!!!! Thanks Sunrun!!!

9 years ago

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Stacy Polinsky

We have had our solar for only 9 months and the system continues to stop working. We get a fault error. It takes weeks for someone to even come check out our system. Maybe because we are not leasing, we are buying the system. The inverter was already replaced once and now the system is saying we have 49 panels, however we have 50. This company is ridiculous and is selling an inferior product. We went through Costco, hoping for a superior product.

9 years ago

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Peter A Hogg

Our roof leaked from installation over a year ago and was fix by a Helio Power tech and not a roofer. Several weeks ago it leaked again so told them they need to get a roofer which they said they'd do and that's been weeks ago and still promising. Would I use them again.... Big No! as they also really under paneled us with our usage.

9 years ago

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Douglas Hart Brooklyn, NY

I am a new customer -- Great Experience ---- Great Advice Excellent --- Right down to the installers --- Pure professionals

9 years ago

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Robbin Kuznetzkoff

Horrible experience! Do not call this company unless you are interested in paying more money for an inferior product and virtually no customer service. After being misdirected by the sales rep into a product that was not the correct one for me, I could find no one who would assist me in straightening out what has become a financial nightmare. Finally went with another company and have never been happier!

9 years ago

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Dunnachie Los Angeles, CA

We have solar for several months and it has not worked correctly. They send service personnel who Have no idea how to fix it. When you call and complain you speak with a sarcastic employee who knows Nothing. Each month they bill us but the unit is off at the present time. We cannot get a qualified service person To work on the install. We are very disappointed and will not pay another bill until the unit is Fixed. We have tried the nice approach which does not work. Now we are withholding their payment. Let's see if that works.

9 years ago

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Mateo Wolfe Oceano, CA

Sun Run is the best service to get. It wasn't crazy expensive like many other brands. Great service and they were installed FAST.

9 years ago

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Sean Kennedy Duluth, GA

When I went to the website they said Pennsylvania was supported, however, when I spoke with an agent, was told that only a few select customers were eligible in PA. Agent would not tell me what qualified as a select customer other than that I had to be a Comcast subscriber. This is misleading advertising and they should be more transparent about what states they service and support.

9 years ago

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dan baker Naalehu, HI

pay about a $100 per.month.more than with HELco here in Hawaii..it was o.k.at the start,as your family moves away your bill stays the same but your using less..now HELco is a better deal..i was told at the start i would pd.26cent per kw.that is t true..there was more than just the bill that was not right...also i had an analysis done and was told that an adjustment could be made..what a joke that was...i was talked into having solar for my small house that is not used all the time and it would be 28 cent per kw.. not true...when they talk to you...have it all in writing......

9 years ago

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GButcher Kilauea, HI

Our system stopped registering in March. It is now mid-July and it is still not fixed because in 4 months Sunrun has not managed to get a repair technician to our property. They are all very polite when I have called and each time they say they will get right on it. They have even told me they were escalating us to an urgent status. However, after a dozen calls they have called me ZERO times to update me or schedule an appointment. My next complaints are to the Better Business Bureau and the state utility commission. Stay away from Sunrun if you can.

9 years ago

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Venkat Subramanian Silver Spring, MD

Was all set with Sunrun. Did my homework and research for over 6 months. This was my project for summer. Mar 16, had the 'home visit' session. Disaster, to say the least. The gentleman appeared very knowledgeable but positively rude, absolutely 100% negative attitude, arrogant. If he believes he is intelligent, I will give it to him but he thinks customer is an idiot. Suppose to send me additional material and quote and of course don't have it till date..

9 years ago

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Roy Rene Salvador Ramirez Palmdale, CA

I have three systems on three properties. On each, the inverter failed (Same make & model, Aurora). On each replacement instance, it took over two months to get the replacement inverter. Meanwhile, no electrical production. It takes too long to get reparations made. To give credit where due: For the initial installations, the service was #1; fantastic!! The bills afterwards were low!! :)

9 years ago

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Shane Kirksey Crownsville, MD

the guys are very professional! Sunrun made the process of going solar very painless. I absolutely recommend Sunrun☀️

9 years ago

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Laurie Geiger Tempe, AZ

We are happy with our solar with SunRun. Installation took much longer than expected but now that it's up, we truly see the savings. HOWEVER we were told numerous times that they would move the panels to a new location if we moved (for a fee of course). Now that we are in the process of purchasing a new home, they are saying that is not true and now we have to add the panels to the sale of our home. We NEVER would have signed the lease if we knew this to be true. Be very careful with this company. I am finding that they are pros in stretching the truth

10 years ago

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Shawn jordan Matawan, NJ

Great job by the sales team and the installers. The installation was smooth took one day and they were super clean. Looks like Solar will be a good move!!

10 years ago

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Juan Barraza Chandler, AZ

my experience with sun run was that they were very professional and punctual and right on top of there job duty as promised

10 years ago

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Joe Folks Patchogue, NY

DON'T USE SUNRUN, whatever you do! One contingency we had was that the solar panels could be removed at no cost to us, should we need repairs on the roof. No problem, said the salesman. We shook hands on it. Turns out we need roof repairs, and Sunrun has said it is not part of our written agreement that we signed. So we will have to pay over $7,000 to remove the panels. Big regrets using these guys. Never again.

10 years ago

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Michael Holloway Oceanside, CA

The worst. I am not saving a dime with Sunrun. They charge me for electricity at a rate higher than the utility company and for electricity generated whether I use it or not. Then the power company gets all the extra and sells it at a high rate while paying me wholesale. I lose money. My bill goes up 2% every year whether rates go up or not. Sunrun is a bad bad deal fro the consumer but a great deal for Sunrun and the power company.

10 years ago

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Christiana Fyfe Bristol, RI

Got my first electric bill and already it has dropped significantly. I can't wait to see my next electric bill. I can only hope that it will be zero.

10 years ago Edited December 13, 2024

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ADOLFO LLAMAS Hercules, CA

SUN RUN IS BREAKING A SIGNED CONTRACT, They wants to break the signed contract because they failed to communicate with the inspector that came to my house to see if my house was ok to install solar panels. I was told that my house was a go to install the system. Sun Run's contract was signed on 12/08/15, Sun Run told me that someone will call me to schedule the installation but instead of the Installation schedule received an email on 12/17/15 that said that they are sorry but my house would not qualified because the metal tiles roofing.

10 years ago Edited September 14, 2021

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