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A.M. Shine Reviews

California installer. This profile is built from public installation records and published ratings, not paid placement.

10verified installs in California utility records*
0recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2013first year in county records
8.0/10Solar.com Score · 31 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for A.M. Shine

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 31 substantive published A.M. Shine review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

8.0/10

Blends the six category scores (70%) with the recency-weighted star record (30%).

Synthesized from 31 substantive customer review texts.

Google 5.0★ · 3 reviewsYelp 4.9★ · 28 reviews

Updated September 28, 2026 · No installer can pay to change this score · How scores work →

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Review star recordRecency-weighted star ratings across platforms, converted to a 0-10 signal before it is blended into the headline Solar.com Score.9.9

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.7.0

5 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 1 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.9

4 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 0 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.2

8 reviews speak to this · 7 praise · 1 complaints

Timeline ReliabilityHow well the company manages the path from contract through permits, installation, inspection, and turn-on — without the customer having to chase it.7.1

4 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.0

14 reviews speak to this · 14 praise · 0 complaints

Long-Term SupportHow well the system performs after turn-on, how the company handles monitoring, warranty claims, and service calls — and its staying power to honor them.7.0

1 reviews speak to this · 1 praise · 0 complaints

#335 of 678 scored in California by Solar.com Installer Score

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Where A.M. Shine builds

County-by-county activity from CPUC records through May 2026.

What this data covers: *Counts on this page, including the totals up top, come from investor-owned-utility interconnection records (SCE, SDG&E, PG&E). Work in municipal-utility territory, such as LADWP or city utilities, and outside California does not appear here, so this company's true totals are higher than shown. Unlike the county rankings, this profile also shows counties below the 250-install ranking floor.

CountyVerified installsRecent 2025-26Active sinceMedian system% leasedCounty rankingLink to the county ranking page. This company's rank on this page is its Solar.com Installer Score rank, shown above.
Los Angeles County10020139.2 kW60.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)

% leased counts systems recorded as third party owned (lease or power purchase agreement); the remainder are customer owned. Median system size is the middle system this company installed in that county. Star ratings and review counts are from Google.

A.M. Shine reviews: what customers say

An independent synthesis of published customer feedback across Google and Yelp, updated September 28, 2026. Green marks praise, amber mixed experiences, red complaints.

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity7.0/10

Reviewers most often describe the sales experience as straightforward and low-pressure, with clear explanations and little to complain about. A small number of comments raise a concern about financing-related messaging, so the overall picture is positive but not perfect.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear, low-pressure sales approach. Reviewers say the sales experience felt professional and easy to work through, with explanations that made the process more understandable. Several describe the team as not pushy and easier to deal with than they expected. Representative review excerpt: "This is the first time we ever used a 'contractor' where we didn't have anything to complain about."

Helpful system explanations. Some reviewers report that the owner took time to explain how the system worked and offered practical advice that helped them understand their purchase and expected savings. Representative review excerpt: "The owner took his time to explain how to use the system, gave us advice on what kind of light bulbs we could buy to save us more money and..."

Financing/incentive expectation concern. One reviewer describes a mismatch in communication around financing-related help, which suggests this topic may need extra clarification during the sales process. Representative review excerpt: "UPDATE: She responded that they do help consumers apply for the CSI; apparently, she just felt a compelling urge to tell me they don't do financing."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.9/10

Reviewers generally describe pricing and financing-related conversations as clear and fair. The evidence set is entirely positive, with comments focused on fair pricing and help with rebate paperwork rather than surprise costs.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fair pricing. Reviewers say the work was completed at a fair price and that the final cost felt reasonable for the service provided. Representative review excerpt: "She got us scheduled quickly and the work was done at a fair price."

Helpful paperwork support. Some reviewers report receiving help with inspection and rebate paperwork, which made the incentive process feel more manageable. Representative review excerpt: "Then they even assisted me with the inspection and paperwork to apply for the LADWP EV Charger rebate."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.2/10

Reviewers mostly describe responsive communication and practical coordination from scheduling through project completion. One complaint suggests there may be occasional confusion around financing-related messaging, but the broader pattern is strong project ownership and helpful follow-through.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive scheduling and updates. Reviewers say staff were personable, responsive, and able to find a day and time that worked quickly. Several comments reflect smooth coordination from the first call onward. Representative review excerpt: "Started with calling and connecting with Nicole who was super personable and helped find a day/time that quickly worked with my schedule."

Support through project steps. Some reviewers report that the team helped with inspections, paperwork, and other coordination details, which reduced the burden on the customer. Representative review excerpt: "Then they even assisted me with the inspection and paperwork to apply for the LADWP EV Charger rebate."

Occasional messaging confusion. One reviewer describes a communication issue tied to financing-related information, indicating that a small number of customers experienced confusion during the discussion phase. Representative review excerpt: "UPDATE: She responded that they do help consumers apply for the CSI; apparently, she just felt a compelling urge to tell me they don't do financing."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.1/10

Reviewers generally report that projects moved along on schedule and that the company handled permitting and installation steps without major delays. The available evidence is positive, with no clear complaint pattern in this category.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Permitting handled smoothly. Reviewers say the company took care of permitting, which helped keep the process moving and reduced hassle for the customer. Representative review excerpt: "And Shine even took care of the permitting process, which enabled us to get a discount from the DWP."

Installations completed on schedule. Some reviewers report that work was completed quickly or at the expected time, with the timing matching what had been discussed. Representative review excerpt: "I had them out about 3 weeks ago to install some exterior lighting and check a couple of things inside the house, and it couldn't have been better."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.0/10

This is one of the strongest categories in the review set. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the installation, the professionalism of the crew, and the care taken to clean up and complete repairs correctly.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional install execution. Reviewers say the installers showed up on time, did the work as discussed, and handled the job carefully from start to finish. Representative review excerpt: "Then the day of install, Joey showed up on time and did the job as we talked about."

Thorough repair work. Some reviewers report that technicians came prepared with the needed tools and parts and were able to fix multiple issues promptly. Representative review excerpt: "He came in and fixed multiple issues in our house, knew exactly what to do, had the tools and parts needed in his truck, and fixed everything promptly."

Cleanup and site care. A reviewer specifically notes that the crew did a good job cleaning up after the work was finished. Representative review excerpt: "Even did a great job of cleaning up!"

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.0/10

The post-install evidence is limited, but the available review is positive. Reviewers do not provide a broad set of long-term performance or warranty details, so this section is best read as lightly favorable rather than deeply documented.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Positive post-install experience. One reviewer says they had no complaints with the experience, which suggests a satisfactory result after the work was completed. Representative review excerpt: "This is the first time we ever used a 'contractor' where we didn't have anything to complain about."

Limited long-term detail. The review set offers little specific evidence about monitoring, warranty support, or later service, so long-term performance is not heavily documented here. Representative review excerpt: "This is the first time we ever used a 'contractor' where we didn't have anything to complain about."

Bottom line: A.M. SHINE’s review profile is mostly positive, with especially strong marks for workmanship and site care. Reviewers also describe generally good communication, fair pricing, and reliable scheduling, while a small number of comments point to occasional confusion around financing or incentive-related expectations. Overall, the complaint pattern appears limited rather than widespread in the available review set.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (3 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars), the most recent and most relevant review texts, and recurring feedback themes verified acrossGoogle and Yelp. Ratings and review excerpts from published review sources. Refreshed as new feedback is published. No installer can pay to change it.

About A.M. Shine

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: A M Shine Electric.

Products

Solar

Service area

California. Note: the install counts on this page cover California investor-owned-utility records only.

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Recorded installs by year

Residential interconnections statewide in PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E records through May 2026.
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Important context: this chart shows investor-owned-utility records only. Companies that shift work toward municipal-utility territory (LADWP and city power departments) or other states will show declining bars here even while building steadily elsewhere, and 2025-26 records also lag real installation dates. Treat this as a partial window, not the company's full trajectory.

FAQ about A.M. Shine

What do customers say in A.M. Shine reviews?

We analyzed 31 substantive published customer reviews of A.M. Shine in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.0/10, with category-level detail on this page covering sales integrity, price transparency, communication, timeline reliability, workmanship, and long-term support.

How many solar systems has A.M. Shine installed?

A.M. Shine appears as installer of record on 10+ residential systems in California investor-owned-utility interconnection records through May 2026. Work in municipal-utility territory or other states does not appear in those public records.

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How we built this data

Methodology: Counts are residential PV interconnections in investor-owned-utility territory (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) per CPUC Rule 21 public records through May 2026. Postal and name variants are merged. Municipal utility territory such as LADWP, Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Anaheim, and Riverside Public Utilities is not included in those CPUC counts. Counts show recorded installations, not quality ratings. Reported costs are self-reported on owned-system interconnections. No installer can pay for placement.

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