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Daybreak Solar reviews

TEXAS / FORT WORTH
Daybreak Solar
72 Reviews • 1 Location 9,576 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Daybreak Solar takes your deposit and disappears. One homeowner in Texas paid $20,000 upfront, called every 60 days for updates, and got excuses about permits and contractor changes until the company stopped answering entirely. Another customer spent $56,000 on 26 panels and now can't reach anyone when the inverter fails because the office on North Main Street sits empty. We found 14 reviews describing unanswered service calls, worsening roof leaks customers had to patch themselves, and panels that didn't work for 10 months after incorrect installation. Eight reviewers used words like "fraud" and "scam," alleging the company collected large deposits with no intention of completing the work. The pattern is consistent: enthusiastic sales reps named Amy, Zach, and Robert earned 42 mentions for thorough presentations and patient explanations, but once you sign, the 25-year warranty and monitoring promises evaporate. Post-sale support scored 2.7 out of 5, with 17 negative mentions outpacing 13 positive ones. One reviewer joked that the phone team are "strippers answering the phones," which would be funny if people weren't out tens of thousands of dollars.

If you're considering Daybreak, assume you'll never speak to them again after the contract is signed. The sales process is polished, but the moment you need service or answers, you're on your own with an empty office and unreturned calls.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. hiwayrobry
EnergySage | Jul 25, 2023 |

hiwayrobry put down a $20,000 deposit to have solar panels installed and then got caught in a cycle of delays and excuses. They called Daybreak Solar about every 60 days; each time the company blamed a missing city permit, a supplier change, or a contractor swap, and then eventually stopped answering calls altogether. They turned to the BBB, which called and sent letters but lacked enforcement power, and then contacted the FTC, the attorney general offices in Texas and Florida, and a couple of lawyers — none could force a refund or a completed installation. With no resolution, they concluded the deposit was effectively lost and accused Daybreak Solar of stealing and lying. They left a one-star review after exhausting every official channel; the detail that lingers is how a $20,000 upfront payment wound up tied up with no enforcement available.

2. d.kunold
EnergySage | Jun 2, 2023 |

D. invested $56,000 in a 26-panel rooftop system four years ago and expected a long-term payoff, but quickly discovered recurring power-communication problems with the panels and the inverter. When they tried to get help, SolarEdge directed them back to the installer, and Day Break Solar offered essentially "No customer service." They left multiple messages with the company, drove to the office on North Main Street only to find nobody there, and were told nobody would come out because Day Break didn’t install that particular component. SolarEdge likewise refused to provide support and kept referring them to the installer, leaving them stuck with unresolved inverter/communication faults. The end result: a costly system with ongoing technical issues and no party willing to take responsibility — a cautionary detail buyers should confirm before signing any contract: who will actually handle service and honor repairs.

3. dianna.mcgregor8
EnergySage | Nov 5, 2023 |

Dianna arranged for a solar installation and, shortly after the crew left, discovered persistent roof leaks. She called every phone number listed on the company website and every contact she’d been given after the install, only to find the office an empty space and calls going unanswered. With no response from the company, she ended up trying to patch multiple leaks herself. She regretted choosing the installer soon after the work finished; what stuck with her most was arriving at an empty office and a string of unanswered phones when she needed help.

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Performance by Work Type

SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
2.7/5
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
1.3/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
1.0/5
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
N/A
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 55

Clean Record

Unauthorized Activities

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Unauthorized charges
Undisclosed loans
Identity theft
Forged signatures
Fake contracts
Falsified permits

Misleading Claims

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Bait & switch
Overstated savings
Hidden fees
Misrepresented specs
False performance
Misleading warranty

Background Check

Serving customers for 8 years

BBB Rating

Not BBB rated.

Review Patterns

What You Can Expect

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1. 57parsonscheryl
EnergySage | Jul 9, 2021 |

Cheryl met the company's representative Amy for a home solar consultation and immediately noticed Amy's deep product knowledge and calm confidence. She discovered that Amy answered every question thoroughly, eased her concerns without pressure or rushing, and even raised points she wouldn't have thought to ask about. When she asked about the company's history, Amy spoke without hesitation, describing how proud she is to work there and how well the company looks after customers. The discussion provided full, clear details about the system and the contract, and she ended up signing an agreement feeling informed and reassured. Cheryl left most impressed by Amy's professionalism and by the confidence she took into the agreement.

2. info
EnergySage | May 3, 2021 |

Info finally got solar panels installed on their home and felt a big weight lift once Daybreak took over the permitting and HOA approvals. The team stayed professional from start to finish, but what mattered most was Erica — she patiently walked through the system, reexplaining details until they felt comfortable with a technology that was brand new to them. With the bureaucracy handled and the install completed, they thanked the crew for the hard work and left with functioning panels and a clear understanding of how the system will work for their household.

3. lspence
EnergySage | Jul 2, 2024 |

Struggling to keep the household afloat, lspence hired the company hoping solar would cut energy costs for a home with four adults and three children. They discovered instead a mounting, “giant” bill, equipment that doesn’t work, and a warranty that provides no relief. Promises made during the sales visit fell apart, and repeated attempts to get help turned into voicemail after voicemail with no return calls. What stands out is the human toll: the family depends on the system to lower weekly bills, and the failure of the installation and service has left them in tears and facing real financial danger. They describe being overwhelmed by broken commitments and a company that has gone silent just when the household needed remediation. The concrete picture: nonfunctioning equipment, an unusable warranty, unkept promises from the person who sold the system, and persistent nonresponsiveness from the company — all while four adults and three children wait for a fix. The lasting detail that would matter most to other buyers is the unanswered calls; for lspence, a returned call and a working system — not promises — are the only things that can stop this from becoming a crisis.

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1. janeforsythe0
EnergySage | Apr 28, 2021 |

Jane has a residential solar installation in progress and found Shavawn assigned as the local company representative. She experienced steady, hands-on support — Shavawn has been kind, consistently attentive and clearly passionate about making sure she’s happy throughout the process. The system isn’t finished yet, but the thing that stands out is the personal care from Shavawn: that level of attention shaped Jane’s whole experience.

2. d.kunold
EnergySage | Jun 2, 2023 |

D. invested $56,000 in a 26-panel rooftop system four years ago and expected a long-term payoff, but quickly discovered recurring power-communication problems with the panels and the inverter. When they tried to get help, SolarEdge directed them back to the installer, and Day Break Solar offered essentially "No customer service." They left multiple messages with the company, drove to the office on North Main Street only to find nobody there, and were told nobody would come out because Day Break didn’t install that particular component. SolarEdge likewise refused to provide support and kept referring them to the installer, leaving them stuck with unresolved inverter/communication faults. The end result: a costly system with ongoing technical issues and no party willing to take responsibility — a cautionary detail buyers should confirm before signing any contract: who will actually handle service and honor repairs.

3. wnthomas18
EnergySage | Jun 14, 2019 |

wnthomas18 paid for a solar installation expecting lower bills but discovered the panels never worked for 10 months because they had been installed incorrectly. They endured long stretches of unanswered calls and emails and sluggish, unhelpful responses from the owners while the household kept paying the solar loan and actually saw higher electric bills than before. When they pushed for compensation for the months the system was offline, the company resisted full reimbursement. The problem dragged into a yearlong nightmare, and the standout takeaway is blunt: an improper installation left the system nonfunctional for 10 months, and the installer wouldn’t make the customer whole for that lost savings.

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1. sdwilliams107
EnergySage | Sep 15, 2022 |

Deborah and Stephen brought Jon out to their home for a solar proposal and watched him deliver a detailed, professional presentation. He walked them through everything — from which trees would need trimming to how the installation would proceed — and clearly promised ongoing, continuous maintenance. Jon went over the contract line by line and ran comparisons against their own electric bills, showing how the system would look as utility rates rise in the coming years. With decades in sales management, Deborah could tell when someone truly believed in what they were offering; the Williams left convinced Jon stood behind the product and reassured by the maintenance guarantee.

2. hiwayrobry
EnergySage | Jul 25, 2023 |

hiwayrobry put down a $20,000 deposit to have solar panels installed and then got caught in a cycle of delays and excuses. They called Daybreak Solar about every 60 days; each time the company blamed a missing city permit, a supplier change, or a contractor swap, and then eventually stopped answering calls altogether. They turned to the BBB, which called and sent letters but lacked enforcement power, and then contacted the FTC, the attorney general offices in Texas and Florida, and a couple of lawyers — none could force a refund or a completed installation. With no resolution, they concluded the deposit was effectively lost and accused Daybreak Solar of stealing and lying. They left a one-star review after exhausting every official channel; the detail that lingers is how a $20,000 upfront payment wound up tied up with no enforcement available.

3. ccreech1966
EnergySage | Jun 14, 2023 |

This homeowner discovered a roof leak she believes came from the newly installed solar panels and repeatedly called Daybreak Solar, leaving several messages asking for help. She watched the leak get worse while the company failed to return her calls, and a separate request for a technician to diagnose why the panels weren’t working also drew no response. Frustrated, she calls the whole purchase the worst decision she’s made — the lasting image being unresponsive service, a deteriorating roof, and nonfunctional panels.

Long-term Satisfaction

Recent customers rate Daybreak Solar 2.3 ★

Long-term reviews carry the most weight in our methodology because they are most representative of what you should be paying for: a system that will perform for years.

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