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March 15, 2024

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    Solar panel systems bring benefits to your home and the environment, but can be a burden on your wallet. Pick My Solar has designed a business that aids this issue by having installers bid on your project, saving you time, money, and allowing a choice in provider.

    Making the best decision when installing a solar energy system onto your home can lead to an extensive research project. Today’s Homeowner has reviewed Pick My Solar so that you can get the information you need.

    4.0

    Rating

    Based on our 23-point rating system.
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    Year Founded:
    2013
    BBB Rating:
    Not Rated

    Our Preferred Solar Installers

    Today’s Homeowner recommends several solar companies to our readers. Below you’ll see our latest suggestions and their unique superlatives. You can also explore our review of the best solar companies to find a top installer in your area.

    Highest Quality Panels

    4.4

    Installs high-quality Maxeon panels

    Outstanding customer support

    Best-in-class warranty lasts 40 years

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    Best Damage Protection

    3.7

    Affordable prices

    Excellent selection of panels and services

    Locations in 22 states

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    Best Solar Financing
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    4.3

    No payments needed for 18 months

    Provides in-house financing

    Offers top brands like LG and Trina

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    Best Customer Service

    3.9

    Highly rated customer service

    Provides  24/7 panel monitoring

    Solid A+ rating with the BBB

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    The Pick My Solar Process

    Pick My Solar was founded to make it simpler for people to install clean, renewable energy in a residential neighborhood.

    The founders identified the cost, time, and complexity that come with solar panel installation and built a business around combating these issues. Then, they developed a website that allows you to pick your provider through a simpler process, cutting out hours of research.

    The process:

    1. Meet your energy advisor—Chat with an advisor to learn about your energy options and what type of system is best for your home based on your unique setup.
    2. Remote system design—Once your project is defined, Pick My Solar’s design experts will map out a system for your roof.
    3. Review your options—A network of vetted installers will bid on your project, allowing you to compare your options while Pick My Solar provides you with expert advice.
    4. Pick your solar—Take the offer you want, then Pick My Solar tracks your project and ensures that it’s covered with their TriGuard Guarantee.

    Pick My Solar features

    There are a few key features that differentiate Pick My Solar and make it easier for you to get your project underway.

    • Free advice and guidance—Instead of charging you for consultations, Pick My Solar will provide you with an advisor to guide you toward the best option for your home.
    • Educational approach—Utilizing their online guides and expert advice, you will be fully informed on the available options and the installation process.
    • Informational online service—Their system is 100% online, allowing you to get research and guidance on your time.
    • Simplicity—Pick My Solar only needs basic information to design your system and create a list of offers for you to look through.
    • Multiple offers—They create a list of approved installation companies that bid on your project, allowing you to choose the best price from a reliable company.
    • TriGuard Guarantee—Assures that the production of their design team and the installation partner will meet their standards, workmanship issues will be covered for at least 10 years after the system is installed, and that the manufacturer’s system components will be free from defect for at least 10 years.

    Pick My Solar also provides home batteries for after your solar panels are installed. These allow you to further your energy independence in a variety of ways. The energy that your panels produce during the day is used to power your home, but whatever is not used is stored in your battery. This stored energy can be used instead of grid power during peak times of the day when power companies charge more for electric. You can also use this power as a backup generator during blackouts or for night-time use to avoid being on grid energy.

    See more: Best Solar Generators


    Today’s Homeowner’s Pick My Solar review

    Today’s Homeowner recommends Pick My Solar because of their ingenuity and dedication to providing you with clean energy in the simplest way possible. Utilizing an online presence and creating a one-stop shop for researching and finding the right provider makes it easy for you to get the service you need.

    These are a few features that we believe are worth a final note:

    • The TriGuard Guarantee, ensuring the quality of the work
    • Multiple bids from installers provides you with the best price
    • Guides and educational videos
    • Free expert advisors throughout the process
    Highest Quality Panels

    4.4

    Installs high-quality Maxeon panels

    Outstanding customer support

    Best-in-class warranty lasts 40 years

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    Best Damage Protection

    3.7

    Affordable prices

    Excellent selection of panels and services

    Locations in 22 states

    GET QUOTE
    Best Solar Financing
    blue raven logo

    4.3

    No payments needed for 18 months

    Provides in-house financing

    Offers top brands like LG and Trina

    GET QUOTE
    Best Customer Service

    3.9

    Highly rated customer service

    Provides  24/7 panel monitoring

    Solid A+ rating with the BBB

    GET QUOTE

    Customer Reviews

    According to their Better Business Bureau review, in which they’re rated an A+, this is what people are saying about Pick My Solar:

    “I used Pick My Solar to get quotes and find an installer for my solar array in Massachusetts. PMS did a terrific job. My main point of contact was responsive, provided good advice, and took the time to educate me. In the end I chose a solar installer (Sunlight Solar) who did an excellent job on a complicated install, and I am very happy with the results.”

    Anonymous

    “They helped us pick the best installer and best product to meet our needs. Our solar system is live and we are thrilled. I recommend this company to anyone who is thinking of going solar.”

    Anonymous

    “An absolute flawless experience. I would have put solar in earlier had I known about their service earlier! My biggest worry was not knowing who to go with. Pick My Solar did all the legwork and research for us.”

    Anonymous

    Pick My Solar: Quick Facts

    • Company Name: Pick My Solar
    • Year Founded: 2013
    • Headquartered in: Los Angeles, CA
    • BBB Accredited: Yes, since 2016

    Related: Freedom Forever Solar Review


    Compare Other Top Solar Companies

    Comparing a company to other industry figures can help you determine whether it’s your best option. The table below provides a quick glance at some of the nation’s most popular solar installation companies to help you better understand your choices:

    Company

    Our Rating

    Superlative

    Availability

    Panels 

    Highest Quality Panels

    All 50 states

    SunPower Panels, made with Maxeon Solar Cells.

    Best Financing Options

    22 states

    Numerous brands, including Trina and Canadian Solar


    Best Customer Service

    11 states

    Numerous tier-one brands, monocrystalline only

    Most Widely Available

    All 50 states

    Qcells

    Best Customization Options

    9 states

    Qcells

    Best Protection Against Damage

    19 states

    LG and LONGi

    Best Product Selection

    10 states

    Numerous brands including Panasonic, LONGi, &LG.


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    Alora Bopray

    Staff Writer

    Alora Bopray is a digital content producer for the home warranty, HVAC, and plumbing categories at Today's Homeowner. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of St. Scholastica and her master's degree from the University of Denver. Before becoming a writer for Today's Homeowner, Alora wrote as a freelance writer for dozens of home improvement clients and informed homeowners about the solar industry as a writer for EcoWatch. When she's not writing, Alora can be found planning her next DIY home improvement project or plotting her next novel.

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    Roxanne Downer

    Editor

    Roxanne Downer is a commerce editor at Today’s Homeowner, where she tackles everything from foundation repair to solar panel installation. She brings more than 15 years of writing and editing experience to bear in her meticulous approach to ensuring accurate, up-to-date, and engaging content. She’s previously edited for outlets including MSN, Architectural Digest, and Better Homes & Gardens. An alumna of the University of Pennsylvania, Roxanne is now an Oklahoma homeowner, DIY enthusiast, and the proud parent of a playful pug.

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