Living Energy Solutions Reviews
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- Value 4.20
- System Quality 4.31
- Customer Service 4.51
- Installation 4.73
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About Living Energy Solutions, Solar Installers
Living Energy Solutions was founded with the intention of helping people to reduce their energy usage and live a greener life. The company prides itself on using quality solar power products to help customers see visible reductions to their monthly bills. Experts at Living Energy Solutions have ten years' experience in the installation of solar power systems - all work is carried out by in-house staff. Throughout the warranty period, Living Energy Solutions will deal with any warranty issues that may arise. The company is 100 per cent family-owned and is based in South Australia.
Living Energy Solutions Solar Reviews
We follow up with all reviewers after 12 months to see how their system is going since it was installed. These are all the reviewers who have responded to our 1 year follow up:
Follow up has been a little slow but otherwise it has ben great.
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I had one quote that bothered me - the sales person raised many red herrings regarding the other company's choices which on further examination were either incorrect or simply not relevant. Another company went for a very hard sell and when told their quote was too high immediately reduced it by $2k. I found some were using old panels that had been superseded presumably bought in a job lot. Its a strangely stressful experience overall. We went with the company that did the most research for us and were straightforward and not pushy salespeople.
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Company was great about solar &we have stuck with power company we also get our power. Many thanks for time and effort.
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The sales process was consultative, open and honest. Ben went through more than ten separate scenarios for us providing real world up-front costs as well as conservative estimates on the payback periods for different panel types and system sizes as we changed our mind several times regarding system size / panel color and upgrading to panels carrying a warranty for salt damage as we live on West Lakes. Once a decision was made, the design was formulated from a set of software tools to ensure the correct number of panels were installed on each side of our roof to maximise the efficiency of the system. The installation was faultless, with David and his team consulting me on every step of the process to ensure that the inverter was located where we wanted it and how all cabling etc should be run for aesthetics. Even at the completion of the job when they had packed up, David realised our TV antenna would cast a shadow over a couple of panels in the morning and spent the next hour relocating it. I ended up installing a 12.5kw system and could not be happier with the experience of dealing with Living Energy
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Suntrix and LES got in touch within a day. Solar after a week so I did not ask them (it was too late). Suntrix and LES both very pleasant/knowledgeable salesmen. The system offered was very similar so the decision was on price only. System installed just today (coincidentally). 6 hour job, mid 30's temperature. Job done well, courteously. The couple of small problems were dealt with and fully communicated. Shown how the system worked. Cleaned up after themselves. Overall excellent.
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I would be happy to provide more information once I have had my system installed which should be early in the new year
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They were the only company to use a solar camera to predict degree of shading effect. They offered several options ad gave enough help to make an informed choice. The installation team took less time to do the job than quoted without taking any shortcuts. They gave a good explanation of what the were doing and how the installed system would work. Overall it was a positive experience and outcome.
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The Salesperson was very helpful and spent a lot of time explaining the system and questions about various panels and inverters. The job was completed within a few weeks, the Installers were professional and clean explained how to work everything when the job was finished.
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THESE GUYS ARE GOOD THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT. THEY WILL HELP YOU WITH THE PRICE AND ANY ASSISTANCE YOU NEED. THEY COME TO YOUR HOUSE, MEASURE UP AND TALK TO YOU, VERY PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE!!! I DID A LOT OF HOMEWORK TO FIND THE RIGHT SOLAR INSTALLER TO CHOOSE FROM AND WITH YOUR GUIDANCE I FOUND THEM. FINN PEACOCK I THANKYOU FOR YOUR INFORMATION ON SOLAR IT WAS VERY HELPFUL TO ME. REGARDS JANETTE CAIN
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Generally OK...quick responses from all 3 potential suppliers.
Prices were high, perhaps $1000 or more in comparison with other well regarded installers. (friends were getting quotes at a the same time).
I'm happy enough.... but should have negotiated a lot harder.
I'm now waiting for Power SA to do its thing.
SolaQuotes was nothing but helpful and the whole process has been relatively smooth... Show additional information
Prices were high, perhaps $1000 or more in comparison with other well regarded installers. (friends were getting quotes at a the same time).
I'm happy enough.... but should have negotiated a lot harder.
I'm now waiting for Power SA to do its thing.
SolaQuotes was nothing but helpful and the whole process has been relatively smooth... Show additional information
We have been very impressed with each process of dealing with all staff. From the original quote to a re quote, organising new meter box and quick friendly installation. We highly recommend Living Energy Solutions.
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We had 5 quotes, one appeared to be a really nice guy who was going to save us thousands; but I discovered some wrong/dishonest advice. Another placed too much pressure on me and I didn't quite understand what the end process would be. Then my son googled and found Solar Quotes. All three referred from Solar Quotes were fantastic and it was hard to say no to the two unsucessful quotes because they worked so professionally. We went with the dearerst of the three - only $300 more - because while the other two were completely professional with excellent systems; and I understood everything they were sharing with me; the successful tender spent an extra half an hour with my wife explaining how the system and electricity billing process worked. The other two would have spent the extra time if asked, but the successful guys proactively sensed my wife had not let go of some false information provided by the first company. I felt settling the doubt was worth the little bit extra.
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Consultants spent several hours at my home designing and discussing the system I wanted (AC system) with panel layout to suit my energy usage pattern and roof layout prior to providing quote. The installation crew were very efficient and friendly and answered all my questions. System was installed ahead of scheduled date due to a cancellation.
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Very good company reps who came out to our house to give a personal quote instead of by google earth like so many others. Kept us up to date through the whole process prior to installation date. Installers arrived on time and were very professional and helpful and gave us lots of useful information. Actual installation is top quality using very good components. Reassured us not to hesitate to contact them if we had any further questions. Would highly recommend Living Energy Solutions.
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We chose Living Energy Solutions as they were very helpful and informative at every stage of the process. We chose a good value for money system and installation was carried out on time and to specification. We are very happy with the end result!!
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Installation was on time and efficient. Friendly staff and good after sale service.
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Being fitted this week , there was a long delay between accepting quote and installation time
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Living Energy were the cheapest but with the same quality components as per the other quotes. I was careful when comparing quotes to compare apples with apples so to speak. Not only were they the cheapest but they had a very good down to earth sales manner and communication. I felt that Living Energy had a very good and detailed product knowledge that was slightly above the competitors. They were also very receptive to some changes I wanted to make to the installation location of the inverter. Their installation was first rate.
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Good salespeople, well-informed and helpful.
Very quick with installation.
Unfortunate time-lag with forms incorrectly filled out in order to get new meter installed, this issue was managed well, however. Couldn't fault customer service. Show additional information
Very quick with installation.
Unfortunate time-lag with forms incorrectly filled out in order to get new meter installed, this issue was managed well, however. Couldn't fault customer service. Show additional information
The installation price included a up grade to the power board.
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Every part of the solar purchase/installation experience went like clockwork. I couldn't be more happy with the whole process.
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We have taken a long time to choose the system we want but the people at Living Energy Solutions have been very patient and very helpful to give us a fantastic system. They also provided us with lots of options and great advise
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The installers turned up on time on the day, introduced themselves (the whole 6 of them) and were extremely professional, made the minimum of noise and did a removal of all rubbish and cleaned the site. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who was considering solar panels. They were not the cheapest of my quotes, but the old saying goes. "You only get what you pay for".
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This comany (Living Energy Solutions) was truly straight-forward and patient in how they dealt with us as potential and as signed-up clients. There was no 'hard sell' during the quotation stage, and the sales team was responsive to queries by email after the initial site visit. The installation team was punctual and considerate, and importantly they did not rush their work but rather, took the time needed to explain, consult and demonstrate. We are very pleased with the system we chose, and look forward to seeing how it performs in service.
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Our main issues were dealing with SA Power Networks - as a monopoly provider they are very frustrating to deal with - they have no concept of customer service.
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Great after sales services. Excellent at cleaning up after, great professional sales and service.
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Excellent customer service. Installers were skilled and accommodating. A couple of minor issues arose on site but these were resolved satisfactorily.
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Little disappointed we have to wait extra four weeks for installation. The meter change has already been done. For the price we are getting Solalog installed and this is a good deal; other quotes for this system were higher. Fingers crossed on installation
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Ben from Living Energy was really thorough in his assessment of the possible options and how to optimise the benefits of a PV system, much more so than any other supplier, and this encouraged trust, as well as their price being cost-competitive.
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Installer were willing to come to the country to do installation with no additional costs.
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No - very happy so far & would recommend installer to anyone that cares to listen.
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Within minutes of me requesting some quotes for the installation of Solar Panels I received a call from Ben Lovell from Living Energy Solutions.
Ben is a very knowledgeable person regards the products he sells. He is a very honest person to deal with.
David Lovell installed the unit and did a fantastic job. My home is a Heritage Bungalow, David did everything possible to fit the system and make it aesthetically pleasing.
Jodie in the office is a bubbly helpful person a great asset to Living Energy Solutions.
I highly recommend Living Energy Solutions for all your Solar Energy need. Show additional information
Ben is a very knowledgeable person regards the products he sells. He is a very honest person to deal with.
David Lovell installed the unit and did a fantastic job. My home is a Heritage Bungalow, David did everything possible to fit the system and make it aesthetically pleasing.
Jodie in the office is a bubbly helpful person a great asset to Living Energy Solutions.
I highly recommend Living Energy Solutions for all your Solar Energy need. Show additional information
Good advice and a willingness to listen, educate us and understand our specific situation and motivation.
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Prepared to pay for the privilege of working with a reasonably local, family based company. I liked the way the brothers kept up to date. with changes in the field. Care taken to position the panels and lots of advice given on how tree growth and TV antenna could influence performance and what to do about it. Ben had a devise which would map the path of the sun over the 12 months and use it to predict which trees etc., would compromise panel performance.
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The information we received from all three companies we were referred to was very comprehensive and clear. The quotes were quite comparable but the service provided by Living Energy was excellent.
The experience has been smooth and painless and we are very happy with the pre-sale information, installation and after sales service. Show additional information
The experience has been smooth and painless and we are very happy with the pre-sale information, installation and after sales service. Show additional information
I would certainly recommend Living Energy to anyone looking to install a PV system. They were not the cheapest but they were upfront about everything. They provided the best quality system with the best quality components that would meet my power needs and that I could afford with no extra hidden costs. If they said that they would come out on a certain date and time to quote/install, they were there on time. Customer service at its best!
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I would recommend Living Energy Solutions to anyone looking for a solar system. I found Ben and David very helpful in providing enough information to make an informed decision. They listened to our concerns about the location and appearance and performance of the system and came up with a great solution. We were very happy with the intallation, very efficient and tidy work. The system is working above my expections.
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I got the system I wanted and I was very set on how I wanted it installed.
The price I paid was average between the highest and lowest.
I googled the panels and inverter and bought the best I could find.
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The price I paid was average between the highest and lowest.
I googled the panels and inverter and bought the best I could find.
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As with any purchase, I wanted to avoid the TV ads for solar power. Using the Solar Quotes website gave me 3 options that saved me a lot of running around. I did source quotes outside of this process for comparison, and I would recommend anyone to read up on the subject themselves, to see through any sales pitches.
All in all, a pleasant experience, and a great end result! Show additional information
All in all, a pleasant experience, and a great end result! Show additional information
I was, as the survey indicates, that I was exceptionally pleased with the total purchasing presentation of the product, the installing and the clear communication between all. I have written a letter of appreciation to the management of the company, something that I don't often do, but I believe that it was needed in this case. I do hope that they can make use of the letter and it serves them well in some form or another.
I had already discussed a new system with the company who had installed my small system some ten years ago; from January this year they were selling very good systems and at competitive rate and i was prepared to go with them; once out tax returns came in. When we had the money, they were selling rubbish. One event after another led to them not providing the panels that i wanted; because according to management, they no longer sold them or had a similar quality panel. Needless to say I started looking elsewhere.
Of the three who were suppose to call and present their submission. One rang and was to call again but i never heard of him after that, the other consultant didn't get in touch at all; his manager called some weeks later wanting to discus when he had made contact with me, and how our discussions went; he was apparently not approaching all contacts but only those who would bring in a greater profit for him; the later is a little disturbing for the industry.
The person from living energy solutions made contact, an appointment, turned up on time and gave an exceptional presentation. Show additional information
I had already discussed a new system with the company who had installed my small system some ten years ago; from January this year they were selling very good systems and at competitive rate and i was prepared to go with them; once out tax returns came in. When we had the money, they were selling rubbish. One event after another led to them not providing the panels that i wanted; because according to management, they no longer sold them or had a similar quality panel. Needless to say I started looking elsewhere.
Of the three who were suppose to call and present their submission. One rang and was to call again but i never heard of him after that, the other consultant didn't get in touch at all; his manager called some weeks later wanting to discus when he had made contact with me, and how our discussions went; he was apparently not approaching all contacts but only those who would bring in a greater profit for him; the later is a little disturbing for the industry.
The person from living energy solutions made contact, an appointment, turned up on time and gave an exceptional presentation. Show additional information
My overall experience with Living Energy Solution is very good. Ben answered my questions well and was keen to explain things I didn't quite understand. He took the time. The intallation was very professional and tidy. So far, I am thrilled with the performance of the system.
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We went with Living Energy Solutions because Ben was honest and up front with us throughout the whole process, even suggesting that we would get a good system and good service if we chose to go with one of the other companies we got a quote from (Solar 2000), both companies were very good, in the end it was very line ball which company we would go with, the final deciding factor was Bens frankness and that for around a $1000 we could get an extra 1.4Kw which would ensure we fully covered our electricity use, something we didn't think we could afford.
The install went smoothly and the team were excellent, they were happy for me to watch every little thing they did and their attention to detail was outstanding, the whole process from quote to install went smoothly and painlessly.
I am more than happy to recommend Living Energy Solutions. Show additional information
The install went smoothly and the team were excellent, they were happy for me to watch every little thing they did and their attention to detail was outstanding, the whole process from quote to install went smoothly and painlessly.
I am more than happy to recommend Living Energy Solutions. Show additional information
Both solar suppliers I recieved quotes from I would recommend, LIVING ENERGY SOLUTIONS AND SOLAR 2000. BUT BEN from LIVING ENERGY SOLUTIONS turned up when he said he would he also explaind each products pros and cons so I felt confident making my mind up. LIVING ENERGY SOLUTIONS price was a bit higher but when informed of this they priced matched. The install happened on the date and time set no mess no fuss. Looks good, works good. COULD NOT FAULT ANY PART OF THE PROCESS.
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From the first point of contact with Ben was fantastic. He explained everything thoroughly in terms that I understood, wasn't pushy and A1 in everything that I would expect from a salesperson. The workmen installed everything in half a day and were everything was explained to me on how the panels worked.
All in all a great experience and would recommend the whole team to anybody. Show additional information
All in all a great experience and would recommend the whole team to anybody. Show additional information
