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About A1 SolarStore
A1 SolarStore is a specialized US supplier of solar equipment and home energy solutions, operating since 2017. We carry 200+ brands and 2,000+ products including solar panels, batteries, inverters, generators, and solar kits, in any quantity from a single panel to a full container. Every unit ships with manufacturer documentation: certifications, spec sheet, and warranty terms. Orders ship nationwide from 150+ locations, with local pickup typically ready within 48 hours. We serve homeowners, DIYers, contractors, and commercial buyers across the US, and have delivered 100+ MW of solar panels since 2017.
A1 SolarStore (a1solarstore.com) has 128 customer reviews on Folks Told, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5.
I really wouldn't even give them 1star. Couldn't get a estimate on a off grid solar system to purchase. What makes this a1? Best thing is I found what I was wanting the estimate for at signature solar. Pass the word
Reply from A1 SolarStoreMar 17, 2023
Hello Mike,
It's unfortunate to hear we haven't managed to meet your expectations.
We really don't have the necessary equipment in stock to build an off-grid system, which we explained to you by email on March 12, two days later you first contacted us on March 10. However, we have the solar panels you need, so we approved Quote 3265 for 20 Canadian Solar 400W panels the same day.
It's great you could find what you were looking for at signature solar. You see, equipment availability is dynamic, so different companies have different stuff in stock at different times. So we'd like to kindly ask you to remove this review. We are just a company you decided to not have a business with, and that's absolutely ok for market relations. But it's not something you would typically give a 1-star review for.
Best,
A1SolarStore team
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Dan M.
We got ripped off by A1 Solar Store
We ordered 6 solar panels with shipping the cost was over $1600 but they NEVER shipped the order. They have our money but we have nothing. After one month of waiting we canceled the order and that day they "say" they shipped. By this time we had already ordered panels from another company. They never refunded our money and we never got the panels so we are out over $1681. Every thing we tried to do to get them to refund or resend the no longer needed panels was useless. I will revise this feedback if they refund or ship.
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Kayla O.
The Tech support was able to help guide…
The Tech support was able to help guide me toward what I needed and helped me pick out the correct set of pannels and add ons for my needs.
Reply from A1 SolarStoreMar 4, 2023
Hey Kayla,
Glad we could help you!
Best,
A1SolarStore team
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Charles R.
Very Frustrated with their customer…
Very Frustrated with their customer response.
I initially requested a quote starting 3 weeks ago.
It was a few days but they responded. I asked them to make some quantity changes in the quote. So things were good. The new quote was exactly what I want.
The problem is their checkout system. It shows you can use a CC , Paypal, Paypal credit, or direct wire to company. But when you try and do the checkout it never works. Now they want me to do a wire transfer. The problem is I have no way to protect myself if they do not come through. I did call and leave messages, emailed them. After seeing the review on the NJ warehouse, which is the location I would have to pickup the system. I guess I'll continue looking.
Reply from A1 SolarStoreDec 21, 2022
Good day
Thanks for leaving a review. It's unfortunate that you found our customer service lacking. Your worries are understandable, and we work on improving this part of our checkout system. Hopefully, we'll see you again some other time.
Best wishes,
A1SolarStore team
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Ryden R.
I did business with A1 about half a…
I did business with A1 about half a year ago (it’s september 22 atm) when I needed panels for my home in Phoenix. I took Panasonic, if anyone’s wondering. The system’s doing great, and I think I got really lucky with my installer and the shop as well.
If I recall correctly, my order was indeed processed in 24h as promised, delivery took a bit longer than expected but it wasn’t a big deal, these were busy days for fedex. panels were in good shape. I myself checked them thoroughly.
Reply from A1 SolarStoreDec 21, 2022
Good day
Thanks for a review! Good choice of panels! It's was a pleasure to do business with you.
Best wishes,
A1SolarStore team
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Scott N.
I had panel damage
I had panel damage, sent them notification and pictures as requested months ago, but nothing was done I've paid and still waiting for panels.
I also was invoiced and paid for shipping, but the shipper also requested shipping payment. more money A1 solar pocketed, my advice don't do business with A1 solar.
Reply from A1 SolarStoreSep 6, 2022
Good day Scott,
Thank you for your review. It is unfortunate that you’ve had a bad experience with A1SolarStore, and we sincerely apologize for that. Please contact us as soon as possible so that we could learn more about the situation and solve the problem together: [email protected] or (800) 557-5686.
Best wishes,
Anton from A1SolarStore
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Dan M.
Beware: A1solarstore's pickup procedure is utterly broken
Please forward to management.
A1solarstore's pickup procedure from the NJ warehouse is utterly broken, designed to keep customers away with no concern about whether they ever get their order.
I placed an order for a panel on Thurs, and waited 2 business days as requested, waiting for a notification that it was ready for pickup.
Which never came. After 4 business days I started calling and emailing. No one picked up email either, or called back from messages left.
Finally today, by calling at 10:01, someone actually answered. Amazing! But he said that it wasn't ready, and would not be until I scheduled a pickup time at least 48 hours from then with him. He claimed that they had tried to call and not gotten an answer, which is possible given all the spammers who have our number. No email was ever sent, even after he confirmed a pickup time and promised to send one.
In other words, it's not 2 business days from when you place your order. It's 2 business days from when someone actually talks to you on the phone to schedule your pickup.
If they never actually talk to you on the phone, then your order is never ready, and presumably the company pockets the money paid without ever having to give you your panels or whatever.
This is beyond ridiculous, it verges on fraudulent.
By comparison, the largest solar distributer warehouse in MD has no advanced ordering needed at all, let alone this kind of pickup racket designed to keep customers away from staff. Unfortunately, they don't have the bifacial panels I need, so I had to order from you. Never again..
Please fix this asap for future customers, and see if you can actually install any sense of customer responsibility in your NJ warehouse staff.
And of course, your web page contact form where I tried to post this initially is broken as well. And solar at aisolarstore.com will probably throw it away also unread, to ensure that no customer contact mechanism actually works.
Sheesh. Dan
Reply from A1 SolarStoreSep 6, 2022
Good day Dan,
Thank you for your review. It is unfortunate that you’ve had a bad experience with A1SolarStore, and we sincerely apologize for that. We've sent your complaint to the management and we'll be looking into the issues with NJ center.
If you have any unsolved problems, questions or complaints about your purchase, please contact us: [email protected] or (800) 557-5686.
Best wishes,
Anton from A1SolarStore
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Joe M.
Fantastic company
Fantastic company. Everything went smooth and the shipped was fast. The customer service was great.
Reply from A1 SolarStoreMay 26, 2022
Hi Joe,
Thank you for your kind words! We also had a fantastic time working with you and hope to see you again.
Have a sunny day,
A1SolarStore team