Use The Sun Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 33 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the outstanding service, highlighting the professionalism and efficiency of the installations, whether for solar panels, heat pumps, or EV chargers. The staff, from initial contact to installation and servicing, are frequently described as friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful, ensuring a smooth and pleasant experience. Reviewers also appreciate the meticulous work, with engineers leaving sites clean and tidy, and providing clear explanations throughout the process. However, some people mentioned occasional re-arrangements for servicing due to priority work, though this did not detract from their overall satisfaction with the company's reliability and expertise.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've contracted Use the Sun for two jobs, AHP & recently solar/battery. They've done a great job installing both. The AHP was a couple of years ago and works fine. Last week was a solar/battery... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely outstanding service. I had the pleasure of Henry and Jack. Highly professional, very hard working, incredibly friendly. Top class install. These guys are top drawer. You're in very safe han... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This review is for the servicing of our air source heat pump system: Use the Sun installed our system nearly fours years ago (December 2021) and we have been very fortunate that we have been allocate... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jack was great at coming to install our solar panels. Reliable, and got on with the job - making the whole experience hassle free. Would absolutely use this company again purely for the reliability of... See more

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  1. Solar Energy Company

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Specialising in Tesla Batteries, Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar PV and everything renewable. Our moto – we will never try and sell you something unless we know it will work for you (and we have negative feedback to prove it!) Call Use the Sun on 01268 727903 email us at sales@usethesun.co.uk or visit our website www.usethesun.co.uk – we look forward to hearing from you!


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had our solar panels and batteries…

We had our solar panels and batteries installed by Soly via Use The Sun and we are very happy with the quality of instalation. After Soly filed for bancrupcy we were left without handover documents and Use The Sun were very helpful, stepped in and applied for the DNO on our behalf. We are very happy customers and would recommend this company to anyone thinking about installing solar system.

29 October 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

Thank you for your kind review.

It is a shame Soly have gone (especially as they owed us!) we are doing our best to make sure their customers do not suffer and I am pleased to hear you are happy, hopefully many more will be also

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Air Heat Pump Servicing

The staff are very competent and the engineer quick and clean. Only downside is that we have had to re-arrange the servicing a couple of times over the years due to priority work.

15 January 2026
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Reply from Use The Sun

Hi Michael. I am glad you are still happy with our service. Yes, priority work does sometimes mean we have to cancel but when someone's heating goes down at this time of year, even if we were not the installers (we do a lot of remedial work for HIES) we are kind or duty bound to pull out all the stops
Look forward to servicing your system again next year

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very happy with them and they do…

I am very happy with them and they do provide a very good service. I have use them for a few years and the booking for an appointment is quite good and responding back. Very friendly team.

Thank you

13 January 2026
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Reply from Use The Sun

Thank you Lorraine
Super working with you, please don't hesitate to call us if you need anything
All the best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars!

From start to finish the installation of my solar and air source heat pump has been amazing, from chatting to Eddie to Keeleigh to Adam & Scott doing the solar to James and Martin doing the ASHP, they have been knowledgeable, kind and helpful, always mindful of my little dog and making sure he didn’t escape!

They kept me updated all along as to what they were doing and tidied up after themselves

Would highly recommend this company 5*

10 January 2026
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Reply from Use The Sun

Hu Jayne. It has been our absolute pleasure working with you, thank you for your kind words

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant customer service once again

Brilliant customer service once again. Very quick response to call-out and, as always, Martin took time to check everything and then to advise and explain changes to the heat pump settings.

25 November 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

Thank you for your kind feedback. We strive to offer the best and I will pass your message on to Martin who is always delighted to be recognised for his work. All the best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional and helpful

Exceptional and helpful, very happy to have found this company.

21 November 2025
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Hi Kirsten , thank you for your review and delighted we have been able to help

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

I requested an annual service for my heat pump and a convenient time was agreed.
The engineer arrived on time and was both knowledgeable and communicative.
Would recommend both the engineer and the company

13 November 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

Hi Mark, thank you for taking the time to post a review, always much appreciated. I am delighted our team maintained the highest standards and I have passed on your comments.

All the best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, really friendly and helpful staff, nothing too much trouble. Easy no fuss installation. All rubbish cleared away afterwards. Very competitive pricing as well, greta communication,Highly recommended

12 November 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

Thank you, we do our very best and really appreciate you taking the time to acknowledge. All the best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely Friendly company

Use the Sun installed my heat pump 7 years ago and was the best decision I made. This family run company is lovely as are all the staff. Yesterday Martin did my annual service once again. The service has usually been done by him or James are are excellent friendly engineers.
My only worry is the high cost for the service but I don’t want to risk problems.

21 October 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

That's very kind, thank you.

We have been running 16 years now and every customer from day 1 to today is important and we take pride in keeping their equipment in the best possible condition so that it will carry on working for many many years to come.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Air Source Heat Pump Annual Service

This review is for the servicing of our air source heat pump system:
Use the Sun installed our system nearly fours years ago (December 2021) and we have been very fortunate that we have been allocated James as our engineer for each annual service visit. He is friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable. We are always confident that he will ensure that our system is running at an optimum level. We could not be happier with the service that James provides.

2 October 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

Thank you Nicholas

James has printed your review and stuck it to his computer for all to see. Thank you for the review, we look forward to working with you for many years to come

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a follow-up review for post…

This is a follow-up review for post sales/servicing.
I've just had my heat pump serviced. First element was booking the service, which was easy and the administrators very flexible. They kept good contact and know what they're doing. They offered to service the unit next day! I guess they had a cancellation, unfortunately I couldn't react that quick. A date was set which accommodated both our schedules.
I'd been in contact with engineer as well. Making the the whole process seamless. This was necessary as my exchange unit outside had a missing condensation kit (I've no idea why), which should have been installed from the beginning. The exchange unit sits on my patio, it produces a lot of condensation (H²O), which froze in winter. Causing an ice skating rink in my back garden.
The engineer turned up on time, and with the condensation kit. He's a likeable chap with years of experience in heating. He fitted the kit and did the service with minimal interaction from me. Always took his shoes off when popping in and out (which must have been uncomfortable up in the loft).
He was all finished after an hour or so, gave me some good advice on connecting the outflow for the condensation and was on his way.
Overall, a painless easy experience carried out by seasoned professionals, what more could you ask for?

2 October 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

Thank you for your review

Annual servicing is a good idea and we work hard on making it as god an experience as it can be to encourage people carry out the service. It is always good to get feedback which shows we are on track

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Air source heat pump service

Use the Sun installed our heat pump in 2021. The experience was OK (4 star), but I have noticed since that the personnel have changed, and it's become better and fully professional.I would now give the full 5 stars.

18 September 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

Thanks Paul, we are always working on improving the customer journey and really appreciate your review. I am now trying to find out who you are referring to so they can be rewarded, moving a 4 star review to 5 stars is significant and something we strive to do

All the best

Charles

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service from survey/quote to…

Fantastic service from survey/quote to install/handover of EV charger.
very quick and efficient service from knowledgeable staff across the board.

Definitely recommend!

13 September 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

Thank you Jack. I have passed your review on to the team, they work hard, it makes everyone feel good to be appreciated. All the best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic company

The service from Use The Sun has been impeccable.

Lee completed the survey and was extremely knowledgeable and broke it down clearly into what would happen and how etc.

Keeleigh in the office was great with passing me information and answering my many questions

Scott and Andy who did the install arrived promptly and got the work done extremely quickly and showed me the app and how it worked.

You have a great team and a credit to the company

Fantastic job and I would certainly recommend them to anyone and I look forward to free some electricity

18 August 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

Thanks Matt. I have passed on your comments to all concerned. Getting a review like this really bolsters the spirits and on behalf of the team I would like to thank you for your kind words
Happy generating!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They know their stuff and are good at what they do

I was in the market for both Solar and Heat pump installation. I had several quotes from the bigger suppliers without a single home survey. This company were recommended to be by my Electrician. He had been on site at the same time as Use the sun and was impressed by the quality of their work. From initial phone call to final installation, I have been impressed. I was offered lots of advice and guidance, but never felt that I was being pushed into buying something I never needed. The Horizontal cylinder in the loft and the associated pipe work is first class. The solar was up and working same day and I am glad I went with their advice for a bigger battery.

27 June 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

Hi Andy - thank you for your kind words, they have been passed on, we are, as you said, a small company and work really hard and appreciate being appreciated.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do you want to upset your neighbours

Do you want to upset your neighbours? Perhaps you don,t get on with them! If thats the case,then these cowboys will do a cracking job for you! They were working at next doors property,and blocked my drive. When asked to move it, i got a load of verbal.They threw rubbish in my garden,and were spitting all the time.Disgusting.I could go on,but i would be here all night

1 July 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

Hi Trevor. I am so sorry. Could you please contact the office and let us know who your neighbour is so we can identify the operatives. There is no excuse for this and it really is not the sort of behaviour we are known for

If you can also let us know your address I will send someone down to clear the rubbish immediately

Again, please accept my apologies, this will be addressed!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great.

This post was originally a 1* due to a driver but since this review the business has got in contact with me within minutes of opening. The matter got dealt with within one phone call and the lady was very lovely and professional. The complain was taken very seriously to and they dealt with it quickly. I can’t comment on the work they offer but as a business they seem brilliant.

28 June 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

Hi Jade
Thank you! We have had a chat with the driver and he apologises. His actions were not acceptable and thank you for bringing it to our notice
Wish you well
Charles

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

USE THE SUN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

If you want a professional and competitive service, use the sun should be your go to! from start to finish faultless installations. I would like to send my sincere thanks to Eddie and his Team.

20 May 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

Hi Moe. Thank you for your review. It was a joy working with you. May the sun shine on your panels, all the best C

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From enquiry to completion - perfect!

From enquiry to completion, my solar system was installed in a most efficient, professional and knowledgable way in under 2 weeks! Lauren & Keeleigh in the office were most helpful and efficient and the installers, Andy and Scott were tidy, fast and very careful to hide cables and take care with our property. The scaffolders were also fast. careful and professional. Price was very competitive and the system is already showing self sufficiency and even exporting back to grid. I have no hesitation recommending this company.

15 May 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

Hi Andy, so many people named, thank you, I shall make sure they all know that they are appreciated. Many thanks for the review and happy generating

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently had a solar system installed…

I recently had a solar system installed and to say I was impress is an understatement. The installation was professional from start to finish. To Lauren R in the office, what can I say, she was an absolute dream to deal with. So friendly, a true professional and a credit to her team.

7 May 2025
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Reply from Use The Sun

Thank you Alex, it was a joy working with you and, yes, Lauren is rapidly becoming one of our customer service superstars

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