Solar Light Tubes
 

Opinions please!

Planning on adding two Solar Tubes in home!

There are three companies in the area here that all have different sales pitches as to why they are the BEST.

Question: Who installed yours? Why did you pick that company? How has it worked out? Problems to watch for?

Those without them need not respond!

Thanks

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We have had excellent service from The Solar Guys - friendly and efficient, and left the place clean after instal

solar tubes have been trouble-free (no leaks etc.)

I don't know who installed ours because they where there when we bought the house, but we really like them. I still find myself trying to turn off lights when we leave the house during the day, even though no lights are on. We did learn from our friends house a couple things about the solar tubes. First, don't put them in bedrooms (or a master bath attached to the bedroom) if you don't want to be woken up by bright light as soon as the sun comes up. Second, don't put them in a walk-in closet because the bright sun light will quickly fade the color on the clothes in the closet. Good luck with the project.

I have never heard anything negative about Solar guys on this forum.

Our 2 were installed by Solar Lights & More in 2006. Absolutely no problems since install (and definitely no problems during the install). I no longer remember why we chose them, but have no regrets about selecting them. They were efficient, and I remember being surprised at how clean the whole install proved to be.

Solar Guys. Had 1 in kitchen and going to get a 2nd one. Just don't pay their "list price" because they always give $100 off.

Love the tubes that Solar Guys installed. One in kitchen and another in windowless second bath.

or above a ceiling fan or the light show will drive you (and your cat) crazy

Solar Guys!!

We were told by our builder to NOT have any additional penetrations or to not mount anything on our roof--installed additional recessed lighting in the MBR

IMHO, I would but in a switched ceiling light, much lower cost and easily controllable, but if you want a solar light, be sure the tube is sealed very well to the flange at the ceiling. My neighbors was not and they had bugs inside the solar tube. No idea who did the installation, as it was done by the prior owners. Good luck with your project.

So much for the "Those without them need not respond!"

We are planning on having one installed in our laundry/pantry room, however we are going to add the optional LED light kit, as there are times we need additional light.

Also, while I do not have any of these, I have helped my neighbor repair theirs, and double check the mechanism that attaches the trim ring to the flange. This failed on theirs also, the trim ring and plastic lens kept falling to the floor. The solution was to remove the "snap" attachments and replace with stainless steel sheet metal screws. After I applied to sealant (mentioned above) they now have a bug free solar light that does not fall apart.
So bottom line look carefully at the construction for the product, and ask about the details of the installation.

Back on topic
 

I recommend the Velux products. They offer accessories that the solar guy does not. Sure they both have different defusers and light kits. But only Velux has light tube shades, a energy efficiency option to increase the R value and reduce heat, and even a diffuser that looks like a light. Also look at the solar guys flashing, it is smaller than Velux.

Two houses, four solar tubes, two solar fans, and radiant barrier. You would not want better people to do business with the Solar Guys. Never had an issue.

I don't recommend them if you live on a golf course.
Our neighbor had a golf ball go right through theirs.

Very happy with Solar Guys, who installed one family room tube with the optional LED light and, just recently, lanai window tinting. Did both jobs very professionally, and at reasonable prices. Highly recommend 'em.

Solar guys. Have had for ten years and love. Have one in master bath and it is not an issue; in fact love having moon light instead of night light

Solar Guys did ours. Completely happy with them.

What is the name of the company that installed the defective Solar Tubes?

What he described is not the Velux.

If he posts a pic of the exterior dome lens I could tell you if it is the solar guys product, which, I believe, is solatube brand. Believe it or not each brand uses a distinctive shape to the exterior dome.

The Solar Guys
 

Thank you all for your kind words and recommendations for our company. We strive to offer our customers not only the best service but the best products as well. If you have any questions you are welcome to give us a call at 866-669-5259 or visit www.TheSolarGuys.com. You are welcome to visit our local showroom which is located 1 mile south of The Market of Marion on 441. We also offer free in-home consultations to see exactly what situations your home is dealing with. Thanks!

I have skytec. They advertise at the market of Marion. They use metal where competors use plastic. Warranty is better. After you see and compare ,you will use them. The work and service is great . We could not be happier. We had three put in . Plus the attic solar fan ,which works great. We have a large designer home. Electric bill under eighty five dollars, and we run the A.C. a lot, we like it 69 in the home. So they are worth the money to keep hot air moving outa attic.

Have 5 Solar Tubes 2 Solar Fans. Love them all had them installed by Solar Guys no complaints at all. Been in since 2010 still think I have the lights on sometimes. If you can wait until one of the Vendor fairs you can sometimes catch a better deal

Two different houses and three solar tubes done by the The Solar Guys. Great products, fair pricing, and super efficient and easy to work with. Eight years and no leaks or other problems. They also expertly installed tinted film on the jalousie windows in my lanai, which wasn't easy.

I have a dark interior kitchen (Galveston model) and the difference the solar tube made in there is literally night vs day.

Skytec installs Velux brand. They do not manufacturer anything, just as solar guys do not. Point is the installation is important but t manufacturer is more important in terms of the warranty.

Solar Guys

Our house also came with solar tube lights. They are in each bathroom. I like them there. They are great to have.

Had 3 in my previous house since 2008 installed by Solar Guys. Loved them. Never a problem and the installation was a breeze. Intend to get more in my new villa but haven't done it as yet. Will go with Solar Guys again.

Solar guys here too. Had 3 installed about 4 years ago - no issues. They provided great service, great clean-up afterward, and were very helpful and knowledgeable about what to get and where to install for maximum benefit.

The material used to channel the sunlight is important because the more reflective power, the greater the light provided in the home. The material in Solatube products has essentially the same reflective power I used to protect satellite components. That said, Solar Guys install Solatube products and I’ve had these installed in three different homes in two different states and have never regretted it. Installers here were great.

Solar guys. Usd them in two different houses. Efficient, tidy and no problems whatsoever.

We used Solar Guys after my husband did much research. Great service, efficient and no problems. We have a Begonia Designer and put them in the kitchen, dining room, hall bath, master bathroom, utility room and added two solar fans in the garage attic.

Ohiobuckeye
 

GRACIEGIRL, I don't want to step on your toes but I've had lawn service guys bad mouth another Lawn Service Co. why they are better than their competitors. Personally I think a lot of service people take advantage of the people of TV. Can't speak about Solar Guys though! Sorry

Ohiobuckeye
 

I would think the only problem you should worry about is, LEAKING. Don't think they're a big deal to put in! My biggest issue would be the price.

Solar Guys - clean efficient, should have done 2 . FYI passed the windstorm inspection after with Flying colors after putting in the solar tube and the solar attic fan ( same visit saves $).

I had the same bug problem in the kitchen solar light. It had been done several years ago by The Solar Guys and I called them. They just told me I could easily unscrew it from the inside ceiling and clean it. Seemed like they just brushed me off.

we used the solar guys on our house very satisfied

Huh?
 

Must have been a poor builder. We have had six solar tubes in our home for probably 20 years with absolutely zero problems.