Dean ghosted me after I paid $1,860 upfront in March 2024 to buy materials and file permit applications for a 200-amp panel upgrade. Two years later, no work started and no materials delivered. I thought the application just took a long time, but started getting nervous seeing PG&E visiting my street many times while nothing happened at my house. After multiple requests for either documentation or a refund, Dean has completely stopped responding. I even offered to just let him finish the work - still nothing. read more

Apologize for the delay in sharing my experience, but I felt it was important to provide a comprehensive review. I reached out to Wired to the Future back in September 2023 after encountering significant issues with my solar system installation. Prior to contacting them, I had contracted another company to install a new solar system for my home before the NEM 3.0 regulations took effect. At the same time, I also needed a new roof, so I hired a separate contractor for that. The company that installed my new solar system removed my existing 4000W SunPower system during the process. Unfortunately, the contractor who installed the new 3200W system caused damage to my SunPower inverter by over-voltage in the MPPT DC volts. This left me with a nonfunctional inverter, and the contractor effectively vanished, leaving me in a difficult situation. That's when I called Wired to the Future. My goal was simply to get my original SunPower system operational again. Given my limited knowledge of solar systems, I didn't want to troubleshoot it myself. I reached out, and Dean returned my call within 24 hours. Although he was out of town, he assured me he would be back in a week, which I felt was reasonable. When Dean arrived for our scheduled appointment, he quickly diagnosed the issue with the inverter, confirming it had fried due to major DC over-voltage. I requested a quote for replacing and installing a new inverter, and I wrote him a check for $3,500. He ordered a Solis inverter, brought it to my home, and installed it. However, when we turned it on, the inverter displayed a mere 20 watts being generated from my 4000W system. When I pointed this out, Dean seemed unaware of the issue and suggested that I give it an hour or two to start generating properly. However, the following day, when it still hadn't improved, I called him again. Dean came back about three days later, and after a brief inspection, he suggested that I might have some bad panels dragging down the system but didn't actually troubleshoot the situation further. Instead, he told me I needed new panels. Taking his advice, I purchased and installed ten new 400W panels, but the issue persisted--still only generating 20 watts. I reached out to Dean once more, only to be told that he couldn't assist me as he didn't know what had been done previously. Frustratingly, it felt like I was dealing with another contractor who was just as unhelpful as the first. After retiring in September 2025, I began educating myself about solar systems. To my surprise, by October, I was able to get the system running again on my own. The problem turned out to be the inverter, which had not been commissioned correctly. I was disheartened that Dean left me with unresolved issues, and I suspect he wasn't equipped to identify and address the problems in the first place. In conclusion, I cannot recommend this contractor, as my experience with them was far from satisfactory. read more

Dean and his son Joe installed my EV charger at my home this morning. They are both professional and thorough. Dean came out to my house a week or so ago and gave me a quote on the project. He really helped me feel empowered with information about my homes electricity reality and we brainstormed solutions together. He promptly followed up when I reached out ready to start. During installation, communication was clear and they were efficient. They even helped diagnose an issue with my car and stayed with me while we called customer service to fix it. The job was done above and beyond and Joe even went so far to make sure all the bits of packaging were cleared out of my garage before they left. Really top notch service and I'd absolutely call them again the next time I need electric work. read more

PREFACE I observed that most of the reviews written for Dean & Co. are over a year old. Perhaps times were slower then and Dean needed the business. Perhaps things have changed. REVIEW I called at the very beginning of August requesting a bid to have hardwired Ring Cameras installed (hardwiring likely needed.) Not a massive job I suppose by electrician standards...but not just replacing a light switch either. Dean said he was "swamped" until the end of the month. I asked if he would have time for a bid at the end of August and he said, "sure." He also recommended I email him pictures and a description of the project and he could possibly provide a rough estimate based on this. This sounds reasonable, I thought, and decided to send him details then patiently wait until the end of August for a more formal proposal. Afterall, his reviews seemed decent enough and he's quite local to me. I sent a very thorough description of the project with pictures. No response. Fair enough, "he's swamped," I reasoned. I waited until the very beginning of September to make my follow-up call to book an inspection/proposal appointment. Dean answered and didn't seem to recall our prior conversation or the project description & pictures I emailed him. He casually replied, "Ahh, I'm too busy with some big projects. I don't have time." I'm a part owner of a medium sized service business as well and have a note of advice for all small/medium business owners: Your customer's (and potential customer's) time is valuable too. If you're too busy for their business, simply tell them up front so as not to waste their valuable time. They just may be as swamped in their life as well. read more

Dean installed a 7.14KWH system on my roof. He's very professionally and easy to work with. The system works great and looks awesome. Very reasonable price. read more

It was easy to make an appointment. Dean came quickly, is nice and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

Dean saved the day! How many of you have a solar installer that has either gone out of business or, as in my case, non responsive? I tried several other solar businesses to come and upgrade my inverter's cell service (3G went away in June 22). The list of installers came from the inverter mfg, saying these companies will help you. WRONG. These companies either ghosted me, or if you did get a hold of someone they claimed they won't work on any equipment they didn't install! Really? That's not what your website says!!!! Dean to the rescue. I found Dean through word of mouth and after the runaround I already endured, I figured why not contact him. I am so happy I did! Dean is knowledgeable, kind, honest and smart. And guess what? If he says he will do something on a given date and time, HE DOES IT! How refreshing! So, if you need solar work done give Wired Into The Future a try. You won't regret it. read more

Dean was the electrician that came out to install a GFI outlet in one of our bathrooms. He was prompt, professional and did excellent work. I also discussed potential future projects with him and he was able to answer all my questions. I will most definitely be using this company in the future. read more

Dean came to our rescue when our back up generator wouldn't turn on during a blackout. I tried several other companies and was told that they either didn't work on generators or would not service/repair what they didn't install. When I called Dean, he happened to be leaving a job in my neighborhood, and he arrived at my home within 15 minutes. It took him only a few minutes to diagnose and fix our generator. Demonstrating his professionalism and kindness, he showed us how to fix it ourselves in the future and later that day sent us an email outlining the steps that he had shown us. We later hired Dean to move an outlet in our garage for our electric car. Dean did a great job at a competitive price and shared some helpful information about optimal charging for our electric car. Highly recommend this company. read more

I highly recommend this company. I had a solar system with backup battery installed in 2019 and the company has since gone out of business. I was stuck with no one willing to touch my system when I had an issue last week. I got this company's info from the LG Chem battery backup website. Dean is the owner of Wired into the Future, and called me back within the day. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and was willing to come out and service the issues I had with my solar. He fixed the issues right away! I am very grateful I found a reliable company to help me out and hope to continue using their services for any future issues that are bound to pop up. Dean is also very friendly and personable, which is always a plus! A+ read more

The original contractor I hired to upgrade my PV system did not do everything correctly when installing my Sol-Ark 8k hybrid inverter. As a result, it did not switch over to the backup battery when the utility breaker was turned off. I contacted every Sol-Ark contractor in my area, and none of them wanted to touch my system because _they_ did not install it, leaving me hanging, until I contacted Dean at Wired Into The Future. When no one else would help me, Dean did. He came over, instantly identified the issue, and 2 days later it was fixed. He was professional, courteous, arrived exactly when he said he would, and did not go over the estimate. He's definitely one of the good ones! read more

I cannot thank Dean enough for fixing our solar inverter in such a timely manner. We installed solar panels 15yo and the inverter needed replacing. Many companies will not repair inverters that they didn't install. "not lucrative enough". Dean had no problem coming out and assessing the work. One company included travel fee and admin fee ($120!) on top of the 2hr minimum labor just to come out and give me an estimate! Believe me, I called many companies. Dean was honest, upfront about costs, professional and nice to deal with. read more

Wired into the Future just completed a backup generator installation for my home so now I can keep my frig, AC, heaters, water pump, etc running even in a blackout... Dean was quick to respond to my query, competitive in pricing, and showed up and did everything he committed to doing. What one would expect in a contractor, and I'm very pleased of his work... read more

I left a great review for Dean and Wired Into the Future Solar, not completely sure why my review did'nt matter enough to be listed. My other reviews on Yelp are listed plain and simple. I suppose if you are not reviewing a restaurant or beauty salon, your opinion isn't so important after all. We are still very happy with our decision to go solar, saving money on every bill, and it looks very nice. -WM read more

Wired into the Future is great. Dean walked me through every phase of the process. He enthusiastically answered all of my questions. And I mean all. I was very skeptical about home solar but my neighbor got it so I began to look into it. Home Solar is a no brainier in PGE territory. Unless you have too many shade trees. You can finance with no money down and save each month beginning immediately. Then after 12 years all the power is totally free. Dean is an electrical engineer and a complete enthusiast. From the my first email (and I had a lot of them. Dean even responded at 4 am to one.), to my home appointment , to the design of the system, to the permit process, to the installation to flipping the on switch, Dean was there all the way. There was no miscommunication, no surprises. I am saving big bucks now. I am being green. And the black panels look excellent on my home. And my solar panels are Made in America. Dean's quote was lower than two other companies. If you are thinking solar then make sure that Wired into the Future is on your quote list. read more

Called, left a message about electrical rewiring on one home and solar panels on a home we're having built. Been two weeks and no one has returned my call. Called them about a year ago and had an appointment but no one showed or cancelled. I've finally learned my lesson and will take it as a sign that this is not a good business to work with. Won't try them again. read more

We could not be happier with the work that Wired Into the Future Solar did when they created and installed our solar power system. They did such a great job configuring a system that is the right size for our house and our solar power requirements. They use quality materials unlike some companies who use the cheapest products so they can offer the customer the lowest bid. Wired Into the Future Solar provides excellent customer service as well. They even helped us bring our electrical panel up to code since the previous owner did a few DIY projects that didn't meet required standards! We would definitely recommend WITFS and will use them again for future projects. read more

My solar panels have been working hard for over two years, and I'm embarrassed for not writing this review earlier. I had compared proposals from several companies and ultimately chose to work with Wired into the Future because of Azim's personal involvement in every phase of the project, including actually going up on the roof (with safety harness). He patiently and promptly answered all my many many questions, communicated clearly, helped me understand the choices of panels and inverters, handled the permits and communication with PG&E, redesigned the system when I changed my mind about how many panels I wanted, upgraded my electric panel, always showed up when he said he would. The roof panels are producing more electricity than we use, and with net metering, we currently have a credit of $127 with PG&E - and with the sunny days ahead, this credit will grow even larger. I feel good being a consumer and producer of renewable energy, and I am grateful to Wired into the Future for my fabulous rooftop system. read more