

Enviromate Reviews
Based on 127 ratings Aus Ranking
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- 4 star 80
- 3 star 30
- 2 star 5
- 1 star 2
Average Customer Review
- Value 4.02
- System Quality 4.05
- Customer Service 3.99
- Installation 4.16
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*****Please note: Enviromate Australia Pty Ltd was placed In Liquidation on 30 November 2012. The administrators are Hamilton Murphy Tel: (03) 9024 6244 ******
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Here is what their website has to say:
Enviromate Australia has been in operation since 2005 and specializes in both commercial and home installations of efficient solar power systems. The company has offices in Melbourne, Geelong, Albury/Wodonga and Brisbane.
All systems installed by Enviromate Australia are certified to Australian standard AS4777 and are installed by Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved installers in accordance with CEC guidelines.The company provides both solar electrical and solar hot water systems.
Enviromate Australia provides one of the best warranties in the market with a comprehensive 10 year manufacturer’s warranty on all solar panels and power inverters supplied. They also provide a 25 year PV performance warranty, warranting a 90% rated capacity performance over 10 years and a 80% rated capacity performance over 25 years. Their panels are made from A grade silicon.
The company says that it also handles all rebate paperwork involved.
They also provide finance terms including a nine month interest waiver.
Enviromate Solar Reviews
Panels seem very good, Inverter was very good until it died after 5 years. Show additional information
I have bought a solar system from enviromate victoria in December 2010 which was on 1/20 Arthur Street , Eltham, Victoria and I now hear that they are liquidated. Now I have trouble with my panels (250W mono crystalline panels)and I really don't know how to get in touch as their phone contact is disconnected and their email is never replied to. I'm struggling to get my panels replaced and I do hope someone could help me solve this problem. Show additional information
We paid deposit and signed for the system 31 Nov 2010
Install was 10 Jan 2011
Red ENERGY and SP Ausnet were great too
Meter fitted by SP Ausnet 28 Jan 2010 Show additional information
Nearly all are retail outlets, not the actual installers.
All offered the best panels and inverters that China makes.
Real information upon which to make an informed choice is hard to come by - Goverment Consumer Affairs would not provide list of dogdy dealers, the whirlpool internet site provided some good news stories but is short on facts, independant test results on panels and inverters are non-existent, CEC accreditation of panels and inverter are un-verifiable and rumor has it that installers can buy their way onto the CEC list. I even knocked on doors of some solar power installations around the area to get some idea of wether they were getting what was advertised (sold to them)
I tried to contact 3 installers directly not they don't have time to give quotes or don't awswer their phones or return calls!
I contacted 6 retailers; ranked here from bad to OK.
1. Exel Power wanted to deal only with husband and wife. Advertising deal only
2. AGL 11 x 185w panels $6374
3. Environment Shop 12 X 185W panels, $6095
4. Eko wanted $900 upfront to give a 'free' quote, 11 x 185W panels, $5099
5. Energyaware 11x190W panels, $4500 ($4300 for payment in full before installation)
6. Environmate 9 x 230W panels $4170 ($3961 ditto)
Installation dates were quoted by 5 and 6 were both 6-8 weeks after ordering ie mid June
I selected Environmate based on price, a 10 year warranty and a local installation recommendation.
Fewer larger panels suit my limited north facing roof space.
Energyaware were ranked a very credible second.
Note: 185W panels offered all appear to be copies of the Trina panel, (72 125 x 125mm cells) which is the only one with independant data available at the Desert Knowledge website.
A sting in the tail is that my electricity retailer changes the smart meter tariff when I connect my grid connected solar power from a 24 hour peak rate (19 c/KwHr) to time of use one at 26 c/kWHr peak rate. But then they are paying me 68 c/kWHr net feed in tariff for my excess generation.
It is a bit of worry that I was not able to get a clear answer from anyone on for how long the 68 cents will be paid for !!!
I can not comment on 'Installation' and 'customer Service" are they havn't happened yet!
I am not holding my breath for a good outcome for this project! Show additional information
The company were quick to sell me the system and take my money off me but that's where their service stopped. Phone calls, email requests were not returned. I am looking forward to a positive experience but Enviromate customer service is pathetic. Show additional information
Broady Electrictical sent me an email with a quote 2 weeks later and the third one I never heard from Show additional information
(I had a 2.5kw system installed btw.. your drop down menu didn't let me choose that) Show additional information
More confident to go with local based company Show additional information
I installed 4kw solar PV and also Solar hot water. Hot water system installed within two weeks of agreeing to proceed. Solar power took longer due to lack of supply of 5kw inverters.
When the system was installed it was done within one day (24 panels and a 5kw inverter)
Enviromate did a very good job on both installations.
I did have problems with electricity supply and distribution companies as they took 3 months to provide a feed in meter. They between them lost all of my paperwork 3 times. Then they changed the forms required so we had to resubmit on the new forms. It would appear that the only way to get the power companies to act on your behalf is to continually contact them to request info on progress. make sure that you ask for estimated dates and keep on checking to ensure progress
During recent hail storms my panels survived. My daughter has installed a similar setup with Enviromate two days before the hail storm, she suffered damage to her house and car but all panels survived the storm
I wanted to know how well the system was working by providing method to have readings available in the house. Enviromate was able to provide a Wattson Energy meter that can read the power used and generated. You can get readings directly on the meter but even better it allows you to connect to a computer so that you can see usage graphs on power used and generated Show additional information
They arranged a home visit to evaluate my roof direction and suitability, then gave me several options, based on rising cost of power, my budget and future upgrades. The warranty provided was the best available, and this helped secure the deal for me. Piece of mind!
Enviromate was a refreshing experience! Show additional information
In all the installation took a lot longer than I had expected but the hard part is over and thus far I am satisfied. Show additional information
Enviromate had a cancellation and they installed the day they contacted us and it took less than a day. Excellent experience.
The inspection found a wiring fault which was fixed immediately.
The meter was re-configured today (22/5) and hopefully everything now works to our advantage. Show additional information
Deposit payed 20th January. Job completed 9th February. Job inspected, passed, and paperwork sent to Origin Energy 16th February.
Already had a smart meter installed, and the Powercor tech arrived and reprogrammed the meter beginning of March.
All in all I have no hesitation in recommending Enviromate, and the price was right, too. Show additional information
Am most grateful for being introduced to Environmate. Show additional information