33 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Los Banos: Young's Air Conditioning, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 325 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cosmic Comfort Electrical & HVAC | Merced, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 33.
Most-reviewed: Cosmic Comfort Electrical & HVAC | Merced, 719 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #3.
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33 Los Banos solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 33 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young's Air Conditioning | 61 | 5.0★ (325) | Los Banos | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Shinemax | 59 | 4.9★ (183) | Manteca, 27 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Cosmic Comfort Electrical & HVAC | Merced | 58 | 4.9★ (719) | Atwater, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | All American Plumbing Heating & Air | 58 | 4.8★ (652) | Los Banos | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Super Cleaning Solar Service | 57 | 5.0★ (34) | Modesto, 38 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Hollister | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | Hollister, 34 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Avon Wireless & Solar Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Fairview, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Diamond Shine Solar Cleaning | 55 | 5.0★ (19) | Modesto, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Watts Homes Services llc. dba Solar with Watts | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Cameron Park, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | APG Solar | 54 | 5.0★ (57) | Atwater, 26 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 325 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manteca, 27 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews, the most in Los Banos.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Banos
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 652 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 38 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollister, 34 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairview, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 19 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cameron Park, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 26 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 30 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 30 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 38 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 39 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollister, 34 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morgan Hill, 38 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 37 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 40 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newman, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 26 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 27 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Clean Valley Solutions | 50 | 5.0★ (12) | 28 mi |
| 27 | High Shine Exterior Cleaning | 50 | 5.0★ (22) | 37 mi |
| 28 | KW Hour Energy | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | 40 mi |
| 29 | Apex Electric Inc | 49 | 4.7★ (45) | 25 mi |
| 30 | Sunshiner | 49 | 4.9★ (48) | 30 mi |
| 31 | Solaris Inc. | 48 | 5.0★ (8) | 34 mi |
| 32 | Elevated Energy Services | 47 | 5.0★ (26) | 25 mi |
| 33 | Pacific Roofing | 41 | 3.4★ (17) | 40 mi |
20 more solar installers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aguilar Solar Cleaning | 25 mi | |
| Blueline Solar Hydrogen Power | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Clinite Clear Gutter, Solar & Window Cleaning | 32 mi | |
| DM Solar Panel Cleaning | 20 mi | |
| Golden State Solar | 4.5★ (2) | 39 mi |
| GreenCA | 27 mi | |
| H2O Solar Cleaning Company | 36 mi | |
| Jarco Roofing and Solar Construction | 33 mi | |
| JP SOLAR SERVICES INC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Los Banos Solar Pros | In Los Banos | |
| Millan Family Solar Cleaning & More | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| My Solar House | 22 mi | |
| Phillips Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Safe Scope Electric | 4.9★ (63) | In Los Banos |
| Senga Energy Central Valley | 26 mi | |
| SOLAR by Luis Principe (Powur) | 32 mi | |
| SunRun Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| TopLine SolarPanel Pros | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Toro Energy | 36 mi | |
| Watts Up Solar Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $29,770 | $33,680 | $36,640 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 33 Los Banos solar installers on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Los Banos data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |