Reficiency Remodeling & Energy Solutions Overview
Reficiency is a small-sized solar energy company founded in 2018 to create self-efficient, renewable energy that will thrive for generations at a low price. They are located in Chicago and specialize in both residential and commercial solar installation, backup generator installation, backup home battery installation, and electrical upgrades and services.
Reficiency began with a focus on efficiency and quality and prides itself on fast-tracking customer orders, keeping their cost low, and providing outstanding customer services. The company provides its customers with exceptional value-added services for a great price; this is reflected in several review databases where it gained a 100% five-star review with no complaints.
Reficiency Services and Features
Reficiency is a professional solar contractor that takes control of the whole solar installation process for you, and it does this by offering:
Solar panels: Reficiency offers various types of solar panels for residential and commercial uses and is one of the few installers in Illinois that is a certified SunPower dealer
Solar inverters: Reficiency uses solar inverters from:
- SMA, which optimizes solar panel performance without the need for module-based microinverters
- SolarEdge, which is used for larger systems and
- Enphase, which is a great option for individuals with multiple array locations.
Electrical Contracting: Reficiency offers electric vehicle charging stations, generators, and home backup solutions.
Roofing: They offer licensed roofing contractors for new roofs or replacement, roof repairs, and solar waterproofing practices through its sister company “Reficiency Exteriors.”
Installation costs and process
Costs
The company aims to give its customers low prices without sacrificing the quality of the project. This is reflected when Reficiency’s customers reported that the company offers very competitive prices for their products and work with you to ensure your budget is met. The company has an all-in-house installation crew, so there will be no extra cost for the out-sourcing of projects, and they offer a NO-Surprise guarantee which means there will be no price increase after a contract signing.
In the state of Illinois, where Reficiency is based, there is a 26% federal tax credit, which means that 26% of your purchase price will be written off on your next tax return as a credit. You will also be eligible for the Illinois Adjustable Block Programs Incentive, which pays you in year one for your next 15 years of upfront production at a fixed price per SREC. Each SREC is determined by a fixed amount of estimated kWh produced. Also, many local townships have incentives that can be worked out with a Reficiency solar consultant who will take care of all the permitting and administrative aspects that go along with gathering the proper incentives and credits for your array cost.
Legitimacy
Reficiency is a relatively young but highly legitimate company that boasts over 175 installs under its belt, along with roofing, interior, and exterior construction experience. Here are some of its accreditations:
| It is registered in Chicago state with a General Contracting License 18-00040369 |
| It is OSHA-certified. |
| It is NABCEP-certified. |
| Reficiency is transparent about its contact details, providing its email, and social media handles. |
Our experts view the company as a top-level service provider. Although the company’s partners are not listed officially, the company is headed up by the president, Tyler Jones, and Matt, his Lead Project Manager. The company’s excellent reviews and accreditations match its legitimacy. You will not just be hiring solar installers but professional solar contractors.
Maintenance
The company offers several maintenance programs, including Solar Energy Troubleshooting, Electrical Troubleshooting, Monitoring Troubleshooting, 24/7 home, and solar energy monitoring, along with 24-hour guaranteed service or warranty call for your home solar panels. Customers found the initial installation period very fast and easy, saying the team was well prepared and their estimates were spot on. This excellent service is reflected by most reviewers.
It is relatively easy to set up an appointment with the company from its website through its email address which can also be found on the company’s webpage or the inbuilt schedule. They tend to respond instantly or within 12 hours. On average, they would charge anywhere between $85-$130 for cleaning a solar array every few years.
Reficiency offers a 15-year workmanship warranty that covers all equipment installed per the manufacturer’s instructions and eligibility for third-party warranties extending to 25 years.
The SolarEmpower View
Overall, Reficiency seems to offer excellent services of very high quality at a manageable cost. Despite this, regarding the overall value, Reficiency may offer a good bet in terms of price per watt and long-term investment reward. Furthermore, customer feedback on the databases we analyzed reflects the company’s legitimacy and excellent customer service.
| Quality | 9/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 |
| Customer Service | 9/10 |
| Legitimacy | 9/10 |
Contact details
Phone: +1 630-780-0951
Address: 2733 Buckingham Drive, Lisle IL, 60532, Illinois.
Email: [email protected]
