Smith & McClain
Main, Bristol, VT

Smith & McClain Reviews

5 stars based on 2 reviews

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  Laura Farrell

  5.0

  Smith and McClain were very easy to work with, really listened to what we were looking for, and designed a system that works. Our system is surpassing our expectations, and was a much better deal in the end than what we could have gotten elsewhere, thanks to their advice on financing options. They are nice people, know their stuff, and are easy to have around--though that wasn't for long as they are efficient and stay on the job til done. Though launched later in the summer than expected due to a supply chain change which wasn't SM's fault--they worked to get a comparable replacement almost immediately in peak season and have us online by August 1--we've been happily surprised with the amount of electricity produced. Smith & McClain also immediately ironed out an electrical issue in our old barn (that was due to be tended to b/c of age) when the activation blew out the system, and got us online within days. We opened a group account with the solar going to two homes, and our barn-roof 30-panel array has provided not one, but two places with electricity--and also our Chevy Volt. We partially payed for electric two or three months in mid winter (our first year) when the panels were covered in snow. By March we were back to banking credit, and next year should be able to draw on credit banked through the summer with no winter payments at all besides our loan. The deals offered by larger corporations were much more costly than working with Smith and McClain. Pays to do the math! Our monthly loan payment (interest is cheaper from the bank than one of those companies) is about what we paid for electricity at one place, and the interest rate is a lot lower so we'll be done paying sooner--thanks to Smith & McClain's financing advice. We are totally happy with our experience with Smith & McClain, and our new system.

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  Review Account

  5.0

  This is an A++ company to do business with - period. On time, on schedule, and with reliable results. If you are looking to get solar, Smith & McClain is the way to go. My wife and I were impressed with their attention to the details. To quote their electrician, "Hey, it doesn't cost any more to just do it right the first time!" All our questions were answered in great detail. We really got an education about solar, and the tracker, and what to expect from it as far as power production. Everything "just worked" from the word go. Thanks for a great result.