Harvest Power LLC Solar Panel Installation in Islip Terrace
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Islip Terrace, Suffolk County, New York, US
Site: https://www.harvestpowersolar.com/
- Monday:9AM–6PM
- Tuesday:9AM–6PM
- Wednesday:9AM–6PM
- Thursday:9AM–6PM
- Friday:9AM–6PM
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
I was investigating different solar companies and Harvest Power was recommended to me by a satisfied customer. Their price was in line with other quotes so it was their sale to lose. And they lost it. Salesman was very pushy, kept touting how many positive review and all he wanted was a signed contract. He and the company had refused my one request to have them look at the house and verify placement of panels and electrical connections before signing any contract (had major renovations done that made some access to electrical difficult). He played the against company policy, then let me check with my manager, and even went as far as we can write something in the contract to alleviate my concerns but bottom line all he wanted was a signed contract. It should be noted all of the other solar companies were willing to do a site review and the one i chose did.
Robert Gray was my sales representative who walked me through the entire process step by step. He ask me a few question over the phone to see if I was qualified for the programs that was running at the time. We made a schedule to review the solar panel that fits home. My husband and I loved working with Robert because he was available to us when we had questions and he made us comfortable and did not forced us into a contract. It took us a few months to get the panel up on the roof. But I love my solar system it save us a lot of money and it made us very happy.
I had gone solar with Harvest Power several years ago. I had chosen Harvest over several other solar companies that were attempting to solicit my business. The Harvest rep that came to my home was John Merkent. What a great guy. He was extremely thorough in explaining everything you needed to know to make an educated decision, and very personable. My wife and I liked him so much, she made him a tomato sandwich with my fresh tomatoes from my garden. Anyway, we signed with Harvest, and I have not had a single regret in going solar, nor any regrets with Harvest. I highly recommend going solar, ( how about having $12.00 electric bills, even in the summer!), and I would not recommend any other company than Harvest Power, and I highly recommend asking for John, but you are not required to make him a tomato sandwich. He will hook you up, PERIOD!!!!
Run away from this company. I dont know what happened, but they are not the company they once were. As part of a renovation, we hired them to remove and re-install the system they installed several years ago. Cost was expensive, but comparable to others. The first set of techs sent to re-installed the system had no idea what they were doing and wired everything wrong, blowing out our inverter. They then proceeded to try to fix the issues 10 more times, breaking more equipment along the way (blowing out a second inverter). In fact each time a new set of techs showed up, no one could understand how it was wired, their words not mine. We lost 3 months of peak solar production and when I fought for reimbursement i was told no by the owner, because it was equipment malfunctions...even though they couldnt figure out the problem(s) for months that they caused. Not to mention, while this dispute was ongoing they sent a collections agency after me without prior notice. This is how they treat long term customers. Like I said, you have options, run away from this company.
John M. was the best representative for solar power. After being solicited by several companies for solar power John M. was the ONLY one that listened to what the home owner wanted. John gave us exactly what we were asking for. John walked us though the whole process and was a very caring and personal person. Harvest Power LLC is lucky to have a salesman like John and their crew who installed the solar panels and should be very fortunate to have such loyal employees. John and the installation crew seemed to be very satisfied to be working for a great solar company Harvest Power LLC.Thank You,Scott K.Wading River, NY
My parents were installed back in August and had a wonderful experience with Harvest Power (they do not have a Google account and wanted to share their experience!) They have been saving already and wish they had made the switch sooner. Working with Joe G and his team was seamless. He was extremely knowledgeable and we couldnt be more pleased. Well done Harvest and thanks again to Joe. Will absolutely recommend them to anyone who is thinking about making the switch as well. Bravo
Absolutely the worst company I have ever dealt with. Due to a skilled labor shortage they are having trouble finding technicians. OK, that is understandable but how as a company you deal with that is what will make or break your company. So far Harvest power is breaking. I have a system that has two power inverters one of them is not functioning and I am still under warranty from the original installation. The company that did the installation is no longer in business Harvest Power took over their clients and hold the warranties. When I first had a problem with the inverter the company came rebooted the inverter stayed for an hour And left. They performed absolutely no diagnostic tests whatsoever. After a day the inverter went back into its error mode and shut down. I called the company back they told me they were unable to help me And had no idea when they could get a service technician to come out. I finally got them to give me a date after multiple return calls, The date was five weeks out. Because of the labor shortage I understood and I was happy that I was on the schedule. Well the appointment was today. July 14 guess what, nobody shows up, I called the company and they tell me I’m on the schedule for July 21 what?????? I have had this day in my calendar for five weeks I took the day off and made arrangements to be home for the service call . I cannot believe how bad their customer service is the person on the phone tells me I am welcome to go try another company. Excuse me but I would absolutely use another company but harvest power holds the warranty to my system and therefore is holding me hostage to use them. it probably needs an inverter replacement. I am in business myself and my customers are gold they are my bread and butter. Without them I have no business I cannot tell you how upset and annoyed I am with the level of service this company has provided. Please do yourself a favor stay away from Harvest Power they are terrible and so far the customer service is even worse. One star is generous
The reason why we chose Harvest Power over the three other solar companies we interviewed was our sales rep, Kevin Goldstein. His knowledge, his responsiveness, his personality, his honesty and the overall customer care experience he managed for us during this important decision we were facing made our experience easy and enjoyable. There was no sales pressure, no BS, no gamesmanship. He went deeper into answering our questions than any of the other sales reps we spoke with which gave us the confidence we were looking for in making the decision to jump to solar power. And it’s been a month or so since our installation and I’m still hearing from him with his interest in making sure it’s all going well for us. Kevin is a true professional.In addition to the great (and truthful) things I’m saying about Kevin, I absolutely have to call out how wonderful our experience was with the entire installation team. Edgar Velasco and his installation crew were all incredible to work with as was John McKenna and his team of electricians. Edgar and John’s hands on work, supervision and coordination of the various efforts needed to get the job done was seamless and actually fun to watch. They are all a really good bunch of guys.If you are considering solar power, I absolutely recommend Harvest Power and the team that I was fortunate to have worked with.
I really enjoyed working with Harvest Power. My husband and I received our solar panels in September of this year. We worked mainly with John Merkent. The entire process was explained to us and it was a relatively quick process considering it was during COVID. John is extremely nice and communicative. I also had the pleasure of dropping into the office to pick up a folder and get some additional information and Lily Cipolla was very helpful and kind. I also worked with Deanna Lacara for finances and she was great. All around, the staff at Harvest Power were great and we are very happy with our solar panels and new roof.
John Merchant was the best representative that we had come over hands down. He is very professional and answered all our questions and that is the reason we went with Harvest Power. We love the solar panels they are sleek and we are saving a ton in our new house. John is the reason we chose Harvest and we definitely made the right decision!
Harvest Power made the whole process of going solar easy and seamless!! Our sales consultant Joe Galluzzo walked us through every step along the way, and was always available to answer our questions. The installers and electricians are all Harvest employees and installed everything quickly and efficiently, while making an effort to hide lines on the roof to deliver a clean looking install. If you’re thinking of going solar I would definitely recommend Harvest and sales consultant Joe Galluzzo!!
Put new roof over a roof with holes. Be careful they put new roof over holes I could put my hand through with wood rot. Would post pictures but no way to post. Ripped open bathroom because after installation I noticed roof bouncing. Found 5 sections with rotted wood just in one room. 2 I could stick my hand through. Claimed it was hard to tell from the other side it’s rotted. Came and repaired from inside but not done correctly. Now cannot insulate the proper way with baffles and insulation because they had to but a 2x underneath to support section they screwed up. Also said they would add extra roll of flat roofing material so would get extra protection. They didn’t do that either. Be careful with electrician also. Whoever is their electrician doesn’t know what he is doing. Once open my circuit breaker was lose and able to move. Said it needed to be replaced. They didn’t even know there are clips to hold it in. Said I need a electrician to change out and fix. I pushed it in and slid the clips back on to hold in place. Can’t wait to see how many holes they went over when I redo my other 3 rooms on 2nd floor. Would never use again. Solar panels do work as they say. Also came to do survey for layout of panels. Said one one pipe sticking out of roof. Then they come to install and have to change layout because there are 3 pipes on roof. Had to go and get approved with town. Did not finish install when they said they would. If I could I would use another company. Beware. Would not give any money back or discount because of their negligence.
The experience of having everything installed all went very smoothly and I was very happy with how on top of everything they were. Now having the panels for almost a year I’ve had one panel out since February 2021 and I’ve had a lot of squirrel issues under all of my panels. I’ve called them numerous amounts of times over the last two months and still have not had anyone to come help me or even schedule an appointment to get any of these issues resolved. I’m extremely disappointed and unhappy with harvest. I would think a company would stand by their product and want to fix these issues immediately.
Harvest Power LLC was excellent - Sales Rep John Merkent was outstanding, overseeing the project from start to finish and following up post completion like a true professional. We re-shingled our roof, added solar panels and upgraded the electrical panel box. John Merkent streamlined the entire process with great results. We have recommended John Merkent and Harvest Power LLC to friends and family since, and will continue to do so.
I had a wonderful experience working with Harvest Power. We got extremely lucky with our salesman John Merkent. John is an amazing guy, he is very attentive to every question or concern we had. John went above and beyond to help make the process from start to finish very easy. We consider John a part of the family now as he made us feel like we were part of his from the first minute. I highly recommend John and the service and personal touch he provides.
Harvest Power was recommended to me by my parents who had recently gotten panels put on their own house and had a great experience with the company. Ed Kelly, our sales rep, was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the whole process - Even was able to compare a recent quote we received from another solar company to the one he gave us to show where Harvest was better. My wife kept in contact with Ed through phone and email with any questions about the loan and installation and he responded quickly. It was also nice to be able to give my parents the $500 referral check. We would definitely recommend Harvest Power for anyone interested in Solar.
My husband and I have been looking into solar panels as an alternative power source for some time. The representatives of Harvest Power LLC were incredible to say the least. They were very knowledgeable about solar power and able to answer all of our questions. They worked with our busy schedules and we never once felt pressured by them into a sale we weren’t 100% comfortable with! Thank you for making this experience easy for us! 10/10 would recommend Harvest Power to anyone. You’d be silly to go anywhere else!!
Very Professional and a Great CompanyHarvest Power crew were very knowledgeable and professional. From the first visit of the salesman to the technicians installing the panels, they went through every step of the process with us and explained us all aspects of the job in detail. Any messages/text we left were promptly answered and any appointments we made were always on time. Many competitors were offering similar products for more or less similar prices but it was the professionalism of Harvest Power that made me go with Harvest Power. I would strongly recommend Harvest Power for your Solar needs....
After researching various solar power installation companies and getting estimates, my wife & I decided to go with Harvest Power Solar. The sales consultant at the time, Jeff, was very honest, professional, and informative with all of my questions that he was able to answer. We’ve had the solar panels installed about 3 years ago and have had very positive results since then. There is no maintenance, while the panels produce more electric than we use. So, our electric bill remains at the basic service fee of $12.80/month! It is definitely energy efficient. If you are in the market for purchasing and installing solar panels, I recommend Harvest Power Solar. The permits and paperwork are completely handled by the company to make it stress-free for the homeowner.
We called numerous companies before we decided on harvest power. What sold me was seeing the work that was done on a previous customers house. I saw the Home owner and asked him about it. He showed me how much power his system generated daily/monthly/‘yearly with a neat web site that harvest power gave him access to. The customer showed me all the neat and professional work they did. He went over the different panels they offered as well. And to my delight the customer rep from Harvest power showed my wife and I the same interest as the homeowner did. I felt like family. The harvest power rep spent all the time in the world explaining ownership over leasing. Credits back from the state and government. We had to do nothing but be home to have it installed. The solar panels have been on our roof for 2 years now, and our savings has been tremendous. We could not be happier
My experience with harvest power was great! My brother is very knowlegable in solar energy but I didnt really know much. He recommend Harvest Power when we first bought our home and it was the best decision. Our harvest power rep was so nice, he explained the whole process and why solar is the way to go. After explaining it it sounded too good to be true, but it was! we dont understand why more people dont do it! we signed up with harvest power and throughout the whole process and even after the installation our rep always returned out calls and emails. this company was exceptional to work with and I highly recommend not only getting solar, but using Harvest Power as your company to do it.
I was (and still am) very satisfied with my whole experience with Harvest Solar. When I bought my house, I met with 3 solar companies. Jeff from Harvest was the most professional, knowledgeable person we met with. I learned so much from him. He also showed and and returned calls when he said he would and on time. The day of the job he was here quite a few times making sure everything was going the way we discussed. The work was extremely clean and you couldn’t even tell we had work done because everything was so neat. My panels were up and running on the day of install. When the town came to do the inspection, they told me jobs done by Harvest were their favorite because they never have any problems with them. One last thing- Jeff and his counterparts at Harvest are the only contractors that I have hired (and there have been many) that still return my calls promptly after the job was complete and he was paid in full. Great company all around. I highly recommend them.
What can I say... Harvey at Harvest Power, for me, made all the difference. I interviewed a few companies and after interviewing with Harvey at Harvest, he sold me on the solar purchase. He knew the product like the back of his hand. The installers were great and professional. The follow up on everything couldnt have been better. I would gladly do business with Harvest Power anytime. Plus, its saving me tons of money. Before Harvest installing my solar, my summer bills reached over $900 a month. Now, in the summer, its only about $30. What a significant difference. Plus...when i go to sell my home, the new owners can take advantage of the savings. I now have a GREEN home. THANK YOU HARVEST POWER!
My husband and I had Harvest Power Solar install panels on our house two and a half years ago. Jeffrey Homire was our contact with the company. He was terrific. Not only was he punctual and personable he was very informative. We did not know much about solar. Jeffrey took us through all of the steps and the pros and cons to purchasing or leasing.On the day of installation, the crew were efficient, on time and really great to work with. I have recommended them to any one that will listen to me.
I recommend harvest solar power to everyone. They did a great job installing my solar panels. From start to finish jeff gottlieb got me a great deal! I was paying 400 and now only 175! The payment doesnt increase! I will be installing their solar panels on my other Houses in Roosevelt.
Contacted about 15 solar providers for estimates. After receiving their estimates, I reviewed the products that they were providing, the cost per watt, the total cost of the project and the warranties that were being offered.I was immediately drawn to Harvest Power based on their superior product and reasonable prices. The reps from Harvey Power took the time to explain every step of the project, how it all works and educated me on the benefits and draw backs of each type of system.In the end, I chose Harvest Power who completed the install about one month ahead of schedule. There were no “hidden costs” or “unexpected problems”. In fact the end cost was exactly what was quoted, the workmanship was excellent and their customer service was amazing. I highly recommend Harvest Power to my friends, family and anyone else who has an interest in solar electricity, saving the environment or saving money on their electric bill.
John Merkent was our representative. He was an absolute pleasure. He is extremely passionate about what he does. He was very patient. We had a lot of questions but John answered them all. He never pressured us to make a decision. The best part was he stayed in touch with us the entire time which made the process more enjoyable. He followed up even after the job was completed. When you work with John, you dont only get job satisfaction you also gain a friend.
We had solar panels installed by Harvest Power. Alicia was our sales rep. We are extremely happy with the panels, the installation of them and the personal service we get if there are any questions or concerns. I would recommend Harvest Power if anyone is looking to reduce their electric bill. They are a great company and a pleasure to do business with.
The crew at Harvest Power are hands down the best around! From the initial quote down to the installation, they were nothing but professional, knowledgeable, and reliable. Lenney answered all of our questions and made the entire process seamless. We were very impressed with his attention to detail and his dedication to making us happy. Our system was up and working quickly after installation and we have been saving money ever since! If you are looking to bring solar power to your home, Harvest Power is the one to use!
I am so excited to have my solar panels installed today! Looking forward to all the money I will be able to save on my electric bill and reducing my carbon footprint is an added bonus🤗 My sales rep Victoria Wagner was amazing! She is very knowledgeable and walked me through the whole process. No hidden agendas, just plain black and white! If you decide to go solar Harvest Power is the way to go. 😊
I went with Harvest Power LLC because they were very professional, and were highly recommended. The salesman was very knowledgeable and guided us through the whole process and everything went very smoothly. The Installation Looks excellent and I’m very happy with how the panels look on my house. I definitely would recommend this company. Thank you Harvest Power for such a wonderful job.
This has been the single greatest investment Ive made in my home. Jeff and his team were professional and the installation went smooth. Any questions were answered prior to signing any paperwork. They truly make you feel comfortable. The panels have exceeded their anticipated performance. I would highly recommend Harvest Power if you are thinking about going solar. You will not be disappointed !!
We had such a great experience with Harvest Power we recommended them to my sister and they also put up panels 6 months after us! We were recommended to Harvest by some of my coworkers. There are 4 of us total who dealt with Jeff Homire and could not be happier. Jeff was very thorough with all of our questions. There was not one thing we were blindsided about. He even got us started before the new year so our refund would come during tax season in April!We have nothing but great things to say about our solar panels. Our bills are decreased to a minimal amount each month. Even my kids are excited to see how much energy we produced and enjoy seeing the app at the end of the day!
I was skeptical of the benefits of solar power, and most of the door to door salespeople Ive encountered did not have information and answers I was looking for. Harvest Solar answered all of my questions, and helped me get the most out of state and local tax benefits and financing. The installation was within a few weeks of signing the contract and was completed in half a day. The install was clean and easy and really looks great. I recommend Harvest Power to anyone looking for solar power for their home.
Harvest Power was honest, reliable, and very professional from the sales person to the construction team. If you were ever interested in Solar, I would definitely schedule a consult. We had three estimates, and Harvest Power was the only one who knew what they were talking about and came through on all their promises. 5 stars!
Harvest Power did a fantastic job installing my solar panels. From the start to the finish all my questions / concerns were answered. They handled everything, rebates / permits / etc.If you are thinking of going solar, make sure you make these guys one of your calls. They are a stand up company and I recommend them highly!!!
I invited 6 solar companies (3 regional/national companies and 3 local to Long Island) to provide quotes for my residential solar system. The prices were all competitive (this was for an owner purchased system, not leased and no power purchase agreement) but Harvest Power rose above the others due to a relatively pain free sales process and high up front support (they brought in their install team leader and Master Electrician to answer all my questions, and as an Engineer I had a lot of questions). I have now been running for 2 problem free years and the solar production has exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend Harvest Power.
I just had my solar installation completed and I am enjoying living off the land, eating bugs and no longer beholden to the man. This is all due to the fine team at Harvest including Fawn — I am now able to charge my Prius without worry and spend as much time as I like in bumper to bumper traffic on the LIE.All kidding aside, they did a great job. I picked them because they were constantly tops in reviews and other solar companies never had anything bad to say about them.In the end you have to make the choice that best suites you.Good job Fawn and the installation crew.
In selecting a company for Solar power. Harvest Power is the company to choose. Roger our sales rep made us feel comfortable in the process and understanding of how everything will work. The process from start to finish has been professional and courteous. Will recommend Harvest Power to anyone thinking of solar.
I have reviewed many other Companies prior Choosing Harvest Power. They were able to provide us with a great system at a great cost for 0 out of pocket. The crew were very professional, we are very happy with our solar system and would recommend this company to anyone.
We did a lot of research on solar panels and companies before we decided to go with Harvest Power. They have state of the art solar panels and monitoring technology and impeccable customer service. Jeff, our rep made sure all of our questions were answered before moving forward. He made sure we had sufficient capacity even to cover our future electric needs (such as a plug in hybrid car). Our job had to be rushed in order to meet our specific deadlines, and Jeff made sure to make it happen. The installation was professional quick and on time even during the dead of winter. Now we just sit back and (constantly) check the app to see how much power we generate on a daily basis. We no longer pay the electric company. Its a beautiful thing!
Harvest Power was great they are very professional walked us thru process step by step any questionsWe had they answered. The guys that installed my panels were quick and finished up in one day andCleaned up any mess. I would recommend them time and time again. Also love my $11.86 electric bills.
Very happy with the constant contact and installation of our solar panels. Dates were set and they arrived on time and completed the job in a timely fashion. There was an issue with inverter and they made an appointment and were here to update my system. There was a miscommunication between us and the salesperson regarding the filing of the permit and I did have to renew my permit to have my panels inspected and the certificate issued. Overall they are a great company to do business with. Would highly recommend.
Harvest Power and its salesman were wonderful to deal with. After the salesman made his sale, he showed up the day of installation to make sure everything was done right. There were last minute changes to the design of the panels and all the workers agreed to do it my way without any problems or arguments. I would highly recommend Harvest Power.
Harvest power has been a pleasure to work with. They made the process of switching to solar extremely easy to deal with. Their sales rep answered all of our questions and stays in constant contact with us. My friend had recommended harvest power and I’m so glad she did. Great company.
I had the pleasure of working with harvest power LLC’s Bob Gray on buying new solar panels for my house. He really did his homework for us and was truly able to get us to believe in the product. He truly exceeded all expectations and my wife and I couldn’t be happier with our decisions. If you ever questioned the integrity of solar panel companies, than you owe it to yourself to give these guys a call. They know their stuff and I guarantee that you’ll like what they have to tell you. Goodluck!
After finally convincing the wife of all the benefits of going solar, we sat down with multiple companies to see what was available. Harvest Power had the most knowledgeable reps and exceeded expectations on helping design the right system for us because the wife didn’t want panels on the front roof of the house for aesthetic reasons. We still have a small electric bill in the summer months (ac and pool), but they provided drawings of different arrangements on how to minimize our electric bill whereas other companies didn’t want to provide a smaller (85%) system and seemed pushy to install panels on the front roof. Install was around 6 hours and we’ve been saving money every day since that afternoon in December 2015. Best of all, it was provided at no initial cost and a low interest finance plan through NYSERDA way cheaper than the electric bills of the past! One of our best decisions!!!
In the summer and fall of 2015, we interviewed a few solar companies with the intent of purchasing a solar energy system, and we ended up choosing Harvest Power . We chose Harvest Power because we were impressed by their reputation for honesty and workmanship . Harvest Power personnel were punctual in both measuring the house and installing the solar panels . They also took the time to download their app on our iphones and ipads and kept in touch with us to make sure that the app was working correctly . In addition, they were always available when we had a question . Since purchasing the solar panels, our electric bill has been in the neighborhood of $12 a month . We are very glad that we chose Harvest Power to install and service our solar panels .
The decision for going solar was an easy one as was the decision to own them rather then lease. I did some research and knew the exact panels I wanted along with the optimizers. I called 3 companies in, Harvest Power being one of them, and listened to everyone’s sales pitch and of course the final price. Harvest was not the lowest bidder but I was very upfront with them and gladly showed them what the other companies were offering. Harvest was very reasonable and worked with me and was able to match what the other companies were offering, which I cannot say for the others. Harvest explained all the paperwork and made it real easy with the loan through PSEG and the numbers were exactly what they said they would be in the end. There was no surprise, unexpected expense. Panels have been producing ever since and I did have one issue with one of my optimizer that Harvest was able to resolve without any cost to me. I’ve recommend them to my brother and a few friends and they’ve all went with Harvest....and once you have them you’ll say what everyone else says, “wish I would’ve done it sooner”.
I called numerous solar power companies before I decided on Harvest power. I met with Harvey Gluckin and he was professional and explained the various benefits on solar power. Harvey Gluckin made the process simple and when I had any questions he would return my calls promptly. The installers did a great job, no mess and the job was completed within a day. After the installation, I immediately notice a large savings on my utility bill. I could not be happier.
I could not be happier with my experience working with Harvest Power. After interviewing several companies about installing solar panels , Harvest Power was far and away the most professional and made me feel the most secure in making the leap. Once we got started, I was extremely pleased to find out that their professionalism was more than a sales ploy. They made the process incredibly simple and, before I knew it, the system was installed and I was saving money. It was really that easy. After a few years, I have continues to save money every month without having to do anything at all. I tell everyone that this decision is a no-brainer for anyone who likes to save money. My only regret is not calling sooner!
Don’t waste your time. There unethical business model was apparent from the start. I applied for a sales position and had 2 phone interviews. I have 25 years of sales experience, maybe I’m too old 55 andI am former U.S.A.F . I then drove 70 minutes for an in person interview and met with a gentleman by the name of Bryan. Who said he had a 10 yr contract andWas in charge of expanding into New Jersey. He showed me there sales presentation, which includedTax advice, no he is NOT an accountant. He said I’m not even waiting, you will have an offer tomorrow.. I never heard from them again. Thank God!I can’t talk about there work , but I can tell you If this is there business culture , representing themselves as tax advisers, with no follow up, I would no want to pay this company any money. Shop around, never make a decision with this company on the first day. I’m sure there will be some Fictitious pressure to buy!And check with your tax advisor before taking there in qualified tax advice!
Great experience. From start to finish everything was exactly as they said it would be and was very professional and friendly. Our salesperson took the time to explain all of our options, go over everything and answer every question we had. Installation took one day. I would highly recommend Harvest to anyone thinking about going solar. Even after installation the salesperson was there to answer my questions. Usually once a deal is done they move on to the next sale. Not this time. Top notch company to deal with.
It all started about two years ago when my wife’s friends on Staten Island decided to go solar. They told her how it was going to reduce their energy bill. My wife is always looking to save money. I like to save money too, but I don’t like the hassle of changing systems or the risk of investing in new technology.I said “Let’s wait and see if they save any real money, ” and then I hoped she would forget about it. She did, for about a year and then brought it up again saying her friends in Staten Island were now only paying about $ 20 a month on their electric bill.Now my wife wanted me to research solar companies on the web. Although I hate research, especially about anything related to science or technology, I sent away for information and soon had sales reps from different solar companies calling us.We had visits from representatives from 4 or 5 companies. That’s how we met the people from Harvest Power The first representative we met from Harvest Power was Michael Young Cho. He told us about the history of the company. We liked the fact that in addition to ten years of experience installing solar panels, they were part of a local, family owned construction company (Friendly Construction) which has been around since 1972.We didn’t sign with Harvest Power right away. There were more presentations from other companies scheduled, but, in the end, we decided to go with Harvest Power. For one thing, they offered the most attractive price by rather significant margins.We met again with Mike Cho and his associate David Whelan. They went over the proposals with us and answered all of our questions. My wife and I are not the easiest prospects/clients to deal with. We had a lot of questions and for every answer they gave us, my wife came up with more questions. A lot of emails went back and forth, and there were revisions in the proposal. Through it all, David and Michael were very patient and managed to retain a sense of humor. They never tried to push us or pressure us into signing.Once we signed, they had their people check out our house to make sure if the original proposal would work for us. We liked knowing that we were dealing with one company. The entire installation process was handled in-house by the professionals on The Harvest Power staff. They designed the system and processed the permits. They made whatever revisions necessary and explained them to us for our approval.We want to compliment the team that did the actual installation. My wife works from home, and they were very considerate to do the job as quietly and unobtrusively as possible. They got everything up quickly, neatly and efficiently. Through it all, Dave Whelan kept popping in and out, to make sure everything was going smoothly, and to show us how to set up the app to monitor the effectiveness of the system.We can’t tell you what our savings on the electric bill have been yet, as our panels were installed less than a week ago, but we look forward to reporting the savings over the next few months.In conclusion, we would highly recommend Harvest Power to our friends. They know what they’re doing and are a nice bunch of people to do business with.
My Experience with Harvest PowerMy experience with HarvestPower couldnt have been any easier. I had gotten a few different quotes from other solar companies but none of the companies gave me a good vibe like Harvest Power did. The first time my Harvest Power rep came to the house, he told me how it was going to work. He said they would first take a look at my electrical usage for the year, take a look at my houses location to see house the sun would hit my house during year, and then they would come back with their proposal. Before the rep left, he also explained to me exactly how the process of financing the panels was going to work.A week or two later my rep came back to discuss Harvest Powers proposal. They proposed I needed a 11,100 watt system composed of 37 LG Mono XNeoN 300w panels. The proposal was very easy to read and contained a picture of how the system was going to be placed on my house, and a detailed information page that included exactly how the money was going to be paid. I was very skeptical because the proposal said that the only money I had to pay was a $500 deposit. That was too easy. And...I would get that deposit back a few weeks after the panels were installed. My rep explained to me all the details about the actual system contained in the proposal including how much energy they should produce, the maintenance, and the warranty. He also said that once I signed on the dotted line I would have to DO NOTHING!! Permits, contacting PSEGLI, and any other paperwork for the bridge loan, NYSERDA, or Federal/State rebates would be handled by Harvest Power. My rep also explained to me all the details in the proposal involved with the financing of the panels TO THE PENNY!!! When I went to my accountant to get my taxes done, I bought the number he told me I was getting back on my taxes and IT WAS EXACT TO THE PENNY!!!Once Harvest went through my town and got the permits squared away, they contacted my with the date of installation. When that day finally arrived, it was perfect day. It was hot and the sun was shining bright. I was very excited. The installation took a few hours. The installation crew was great! The guys didnt mind answering any of my questions and it got to the point where they were actually explaining to me what they were doing. Then the best part of the entire process came. When they were done and were ready to flip the switch to turn on the panels the foreman asked me if I was ready to see how the panels worked. He told me to watch my electrical meter. This is something I will never forget. The meter read 1776. I stared at the meter for about two or three minutes and suddenly the meter read 1775. Within minutes the panels had already produce enough to save me money on my electric bill!! HOW AWESOME WAS THAT!I dont know if this entire process could have been anymore perfect! Everything that Harvest explained to me happened exactly that way. I highly recommend using Harvest Power for all your solar needs!!
I was first told about solar by one of my coworkers. He told me about all of the pros, and the only con I could think of was maybe I would not like the appearance the panels on my roof. After expressing interest to my coworker, a representative from Harvest came to my house to assess how well I could harness the power of the sun. Turns out, my south facing house was ideal. I had to put a small down payment (500) to show my interest and after that it was smooth sailing and I received that down payment back as soon as the panel were installed. Once the panels were installed, my meter was immediately working in reverse. LIPA had come before the panels were put up, so I knew once they were in, I would be working backwards from 00000. This was in 2015 and I have yet to pay for more than the line charge and my monthly panel payment, both of which together (~$100) is less then I would be paying to PSE&G. And on a positive note, they look pretty good!
Overall Process:Very positive experience, all staffs and project team were very professional and helpful. Victoria discussed everything in full detail and answered any questions I had, there is no surprise at all.Financing:I must say the financing aspect is a little more complicated with the bridge loan and tax forms, Victoria explained how all financing/tax rebate in very a simple term. She even gave me a closing binder that has everything that I need for year-end tax return.Final product:I have the replace my roof as part of the project and the roof looks great and the solar panels sit on my roof nicely, I’m looking forward to the system produce all the electricity I need.
I have had my expectations exceeded. Any issue that has come up has been handled quickly and completely. My sales rep, Victoria Wagner was EXCELLENT. My panels have produced 100%+ of our energy needs during the sunny months making my electric bill only the $12 I cant get around with National Grid. In the winter, it is very low using the surplus made during the summer. Last year there was even a little extra to sell back.
So, My experience started with Majestic and Sons, solar, who was bought by Harvest power.I was very concerned about that as it happened during the initial stages of my FIRST rollout..I met with the original sales guy from Majestic and sons, and explained what I wanted to do, and what type of system I wanted, and that I wanted to DESIGN it to expand on it the following year..So then I find out, majestic and sons was bought, I was like great, everything is going to fall apart!However, everything went great!The first system was installed exactly the way I was told it would be, and worked great right from the start..The following year, I reached out to NOW harvest power, and told them I wanted to expand the system, and they did exactly what I was told would happen and successfully installed a second expansion to my existing system.Everything went 100% flawlessly..I picked majestic and sons on a referral from someone who I trust, and I was not let down.. the entire process from start to finish was awesome, very well communicated and went exactly as planned…And when I extended the system with harvest power, that too went just as smooth!!The entire process from start to finish was great!! I have not one complaint..
I recommend Harvest Power because from the very first point of contact their customer service and employees made me feel like family, and cared for. I had spoken with a few other solar companies on Long Island before committing to Harvest Power, and I am so happy with my decision..Chat Conversation EndType a message...
1 year in and it’s time to reflect on my system...From my price quote to post-install, nothing has worked out with these panels.a) The price I was quoted, and signed for, was changed before install. They were off by a few thousand dollars and had to run my credit report again to use a different bank after they gave me an inaccurate estimate. First red flag.b) After instal I noticed my meter wasn’t generating anything. Turns out the wrong meter was installed so I went a while generating zero energy as a result.c) Took months to get the app info sent over for me to monitor the system.d) Now that I can monitor it, I see that I don’t generate anything even remotely close to what I was told. Either they calculated the energy demand of the house wrong or calculated the output of the panels wrong. Or calculated both wrong.e) Now I’m stuck with a solar loan and a PSEG bill.I really should’ve used a different company. My solar system has a negative ROI, and considering panel energy decreases over time I’ll never yield a return on this poor investment.
Harvest Power is a very professional solar company with a salesforce that provides every option for homeowners to explore. The salesmen are very knowledgeable and the support is very responsive. I would recommend Harvest to anyone exploring what benefit solar can provide them.
I had solar panels installed through harvest solar and all i can say is it was a great choice for me to work with harvest solar. Victoria was the project manager for my project and she is one intelligent,honest and professional woman who i would recommend to everyone i know.
Coworker of mine received a call from harvest as a follow up. Coworker indicated he was no longer interested in solar and the rep he spoke to was extremely abrupt. He told him yeah do whatever you want and hung up.It wasnt my experience but I have to pass that on. As someone whos currently in the market I know I wont be using harvest.Harvest, teach your reps some manners.
Currently awaiting our installation- so far the process has been super easy. Victoria has been an absolute delight. This is the place to look into solar as they are straightforward, to the point, punctual, honest, and best of all not pushy nor do they act like sales persons. we have enjoyed the process! good luck on your solar adventure
First off, the project was supposed to be started within 3 months of signing, but it took almost a year.Secondly, the roof has begun leaking after they finished installing the panels.Third of all, these guys constantly dodge my calls. At one point, i called to cancel the installation because they were taking so long, but the owner and manager came to my house to talk me out of it. After the installation was complete and i started to have some problems, they wouldnt answer again.
I love getting 0 electric usage! I was able to pay off my financing with the rebates - a huge help. Installation was a snap! Only bad thing is having to deal with PSEG as they still monitor your meter because its theirs! Banking those KW hours is like actual money in the bank.
Our experience with this company has been like no other. Jeff was knowledgeable and answered every question we had. The reason we chose the company was because it is a local company and they handled all of the permits and the install was quick, clean and stress free. We highly recommend their services to everyone we talk to. The pricing is competitive and worth every penny. Thank you for making this experience enjoyable!
These guys are the worst ever nothing but lies. I had Will come to my house and sold me a song and a dance lied about it all.. Then when i had questions no one called me back. If you want a real solar company go with Sun Nation, Scott Maskin and his team will wrap circles around this company. Dont waste your time and get lied to, go with Sun Nation and get the best
Decided to go solar and used harvest power and could not be happier. Jarred from harvest power came to my house and explained everything in great deal. Crew that installed solar was very knowledgeable as well. All of my questions were answered whenever i asked a question. A++++
Im so happy I took the time to talk to these guys! Ive been fighting about getting solar for my place for so long and I final found someone who makes me feel confident about this decision. The customer service was excellent and able answered all my questions, I cant wait to move forward with them.
I have had my array now for a year and half and it is operating wonderfully (installed June 2015! The process from start to finish was smooth, simple and under a no pressure scenario. Jeff is a great salesman and always available for quick questions and even will stop by for a one-on-one visit. I also love the SolarEdge monitoring. Many friends have signed up since with them based on my experience. If I ever move to a new house calling Harvest Power will be one of the first phone calls to get the new house set up right away. There is literally no reason to not get solar!As a side note I want to mention how clean, quick, and quiet the installation was. I was home with my 10 month old at the time in our ranch house and she was able to sleep right through it.
I have not paid a etc bill since march 2017 my bill was over 200 and the summer 350 and more with the ac and the pool I have 41 panels and if there is a problem they come and fix the problem with out you calling everything is under control and they owe some money l maggiore ps its not 5 stars it more
Total reviews rating 4.3
142 Reviews for Harvest Power LLC Solar Panel Installation 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-23Harvest Power has been great!! Mark Lieberman was our salesman and he was very accommodating from the beginning until the end. He is very knowledgeable and worked with us and our contractor during our renovations. He was able to set up the install so that electrical wiring was all done inside the walls. The panels were then installed and although there was a minor issue he quickly rectified it. The solar panels look great and we cant wait to start saving money!! Highly recommend Harvest Power!!
Review №2
2022-01-28I’ve had my panels from Harvest Power for several years. When one of my panels went dark I called service. I was told that the micro inverter needed to be ordered and replaced. I expected to wait about a month due to the problems with imports, supply chain, etc. Not more than 1 week later they called to schedule service and the technician showed up the next day. Another problem developed and again, prompt efficient response and the whole system is back up and running just as great as before. Don’t just get solar: Get a reliable company who will be there when something goes wrong, and it will. Harvest Power promised and they deliver.
Review №3
2022-05-26What started as a great experience with Harvest devolved into broken promises and poor customer service. I had a system installed in late 2019. I told the salesman, John, I needed enough panels to not only cover my current electric needs but also enough to cover adding an air conditioner to my daughters room down the road. I was told before installation that my roof needed to be replaced. John said a few boards of roof decking likely also would need to be replaced. On the day of installation, I get a knock on my door and walk out to find my roof completely torn off, decking and all. I was told I needed all new decking and it would add thousands to the cost of the project. I was annoyed that the possibility of full decking replacement was never mentioned during the negotiation process, but Harvest did knock down the cost per panel of plywood so I was OK with it in the end.The much bigger issue is I was told my system would produce more than enough to cover all my current and future electric needs. I specifically stated that I wanted $13 PSEG bills ever month to guarantee the best price for my home when we sell it in a few years. I was told this wouldnt be a problem. The system would produce much more than needed.Fast forward two and half years later. We havent installed an air conditioner yet in my daughters room and my system isnt even producing enough to support my current electric needs (which by the way havent changed because of the pandemic. Ive worked from home for the last 13 years.) A year ago Harvest told me that if my system still wasnt producing enough by 2022, they would add new panels to the system. Of course, Im thinking they would cover the cost of that since I never would have purchased a system that didnt wipe out my PSEG bills besides $13-14 unavoidable monthly bills to remain connected to the PSEG system.When I reached back out to Harvest this January to inform them that my system continued to underproduce, I assumed they would do their best to remedy the situation. Instead all Ive heard are various excuses as to why my panels arent producing enough.Find a company that will stand behind their work and make things right if promises are broken. Harvest is not one of them.
Review №4
2021-12-20My whole experience dealing with Harvest Power icw the Solar Panel Installation at my residence was excellent. I would especially like to recognize the support I received from Mark Lieberman who took me through the design of the system, expectations of system output and explanation of the installation contract. He also listened to my concerns about the best possible placement of the solar cabinets and was able to revise preliminary designs to meet my requirements.
Review №5
2021-12-30Purchased 19 panel solar system from Mark Liberman. He came to my house in Oct. 2021 He explained system choices including pricing and financial choices. I also had two other companies come with similar offers.. I then decided to go with harvest power based on the system offered and price. System was installed in one day in Nov . The installation went fairly smooth. Mark was readily available as well as team of people who work at harvest that assisted to answer any questions . After installation waited around 1 m for pto ( permission to operate ).At this time system has been working normal with no issues.
Review №6
2021-10-08A little over a year ago went live with a 28 panel installation. Very happy with the job overall and its power generation. Should pay back in 7 - 10 years [I have a fairly large house and run A/C and pool all summer]. Had Jeff as the salesman who was very knowledgeable and seamed honest [Ive dealt with a lot of salesman in my business that I wouldnt say that about].The job was completed very cleanly and generally timely. I did have an issue with a low producing panel, after some weather, staffing, and testing issues the panel was eventually replaced and working fine. May have taken a little longer and my pushing the issue than it should have but In generally I did like the installation and Harvest Power and would recommend them again.
Review №7
2021-11-01I had my panels installed by Harvest Power.. everything seemed to go smoothly.. everything is running well... BUT I contacted them after I was hit by a large chunk of snow that slid off the panels as I stepped outside last winter. I asked them about snow guards.. they SAID they would get back to me.. I called 3 more times - each time I was told SOME ONE would get back to me. NO ONE ever called me back.. still.. and a new winter is coming.NOW it was time for my town inspector to come. He came and saw there was no emergency shut off installed. He told me to call my installation company. I called, and was told that SONE ONE would get back to me to schedule this.. no one did. I called again after a few weeks.. was told the same thing and once again, no one called me back. I plan to call every single day now... hopefully SOME ONE will schedule this AND shop up to install it! Otherwise.. who else can install an emergency shut off switch?I need to pass the inspection!!! Will I be given fines? I dont know. But they DID give me a deadline to get this installed.. but NO ONE from Harvest Power returns my calls!!!
Review №8
2022-03-29I had added more solar panels to my old system. that went well, but when I didnt get any TRECs, I contacted Harvest. they sent another State form to fill out. I filled it out and the state rejected it saying it was duplicate. I have been going back and forth with the state. I asked for help from Harvest multiple times. its like they fell off a cliff. Im not getting any help from them
Review №9
2021-03-29It was a great experience working with John he gave us all the information we needed. We are very happy John knock on our door. He is honest and very professional John made the transition to go solar with Harvest Power very easy. Everyone was friendly and informative. The price is right and it will pay for itself. We are extremely happy with the purchase and strongly recommend our friends if the go solar call John from Harvest Solar LLC.
Review №10
2020-11-12I have purchased two times from Harvest Power. First 5 years ago to install solar panels and then again last month to install a Tesla Power Wall, for back up generator in case of a blackout. Both times they were great to work with. Reasonable pricing, and excellent installation work. Their installers are great, and their sales team are knowledgable and informative and would especially like to recommend Mr. Mark Lieberman. Besides providing me all the answers to my initial questions, he was involved in every step throughout the process, making sure that I was satisfied from signing the contract through testing the system. I have recommended Harvest Power to several of my neighbors and friends and they are all pleased with their work.