A few days ago, a door-to-door solar salesman came by while I was tinkering in my garage. We had a chat about my classic car, and he mentioned that a tree in my backyard could disqualify me from going solar, which didn't really make sense to me. I couldn't help but wonder if he was just trying to dismiss me as a potential customer or genuinely concerned about my situation. During our conversation, he also brought up the electric company's plans for a new methane plant and price hikes, and even praised me for knowing about the new net-metered solar option available with my electric meter. I ended up giving him my email, but I'm still waiting on a follow-up email. He gave me the name of his company, but I didn't catch it and it wasn't a local installer. I'm planning to install solar on my roof myself, but I'm trying to gauge whether this guy was a legit salesman or just a smooth talker. Any insights?
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If you're thinking about DIYing solar, then talking to a salesman might not even make sense. Sounds like this guy was more of a lead generator than a knowledgeable salesman anyway. I've worked in solar, and most door knockers don't know their stuff. You might have dodged a bullet!
Honestly, I wouldn't even engage with door-to-door solar salespeople. Most of them are just out to con people, especially in neighborhoods like yours with a lot of retirees. They prey on people who might not know better. Better to stick to reputable local companies or go DIY if you're handy.
I totally agree—door-to-door is a major red flag for me too. If you're planning to do it yourself, no need to deal with those folks.
Solar sales are hit or miss, for sure. You get some good ones, but most are just trying to push overpriced systems. Definitely do your research on the net metering rules in your state before jumping in. Just be cautious.
Yeah, you have to be really mindful of deals and pricing. It can really vary!
That's interesting! How did you get into working in the solar field?