Maintenance and Repairs {of|for|to} Solar Panels
Solar Panel Maintenance
Solar panels {can help you save|will help you save|can save you} {money on your electricity bill|the cost of your electricity|energy costs}{, and also| as well as| and can also help} reduce {your carbon footprint|the carbon footprint of your home}. Solar panels {can be expensive|are expensive|are costly}{, but they will| however they’ll| but they’ll} last {for 25-30|for between 25 and 30|between 25 and 30} years. {This means you’ll get|That means you’ll earn|So, you’ll receive} {a good|an excellent|an impressive} {return on your|ROI on the|profit on} investment. {It can be a great|It’s a good|It’s an excellent} investment{ and provide cheap|, and will provide affordable| that will also provide low-cost}{, renewable solar energy| renewable solar power| and renewable solar energy} for {25 years or more|up to 25 years|at least 25 years}.
{You must|It is essential to|You should} {properly|take care to|be sure to properly} {maintain your solar panels|keep your solar panel in good condition|take care of your solar panels} {to|in order to|so that you} {get the best value|maximize their value|ensure the highest value for money} and {make sure|ensure|to ensure that} they last {as|for as} long as {possible|they can|is possible}. This guide will {teach you|show you|help you understand} {everything you need about|everything you need to know about|all you need to know about} {solar panel maintenance|maintenance of solar panels|maintenance for solar panels}. It {includes|will explain|covers} {how often you should maintain|the frequency you should check|how often you need to maintain} your panels, {what the|what|as well as what the} {cost is to maintain them|cost of maintaining them is|costs are to maintain them}{, and how to properly| and the best way to| and how to} maintain {them|the panels}.
Solar Repair and maintenance
The {maintenance required for|need for maintenance on|upkeep required for} solar panels is {minimal|not too much|very minimal}. They {can be left alone|can be left to themselves|are able to be left in peace}. Solar panels {only require|require only|will require} {a light cleaning every so|periodic cleaning|an occasional light clean} {often to ensure|frequently to ensure|often to make sure} that {leaves, dirt,|dirt, leaves,|dirt, leaves} and other {debris don’t|particles don’t|debris do not} {block the sun’s rays|hinder the sun’s light|interfere with the sun’s rays}.
{You may require more|It is possible that you will require additional|There may be a need for more} maintenance {during heavy snowfalls|in the event of heavy snowfalls|during snowfalls that are heavy}{, which| that| and} {can|could} {cause solar panels to malfunction|cause solar panels to fail|cause solar panels to malfunction}.
Solar Panel Cleaning
{Many solar panels systems will|A lot of solar panel systems do|The majority of solar panels will} {not require much|not require any|require little} maintenance{ other than regular|, other than periodic| beyond regular} {inspections and cleaning|checks and cleans|examinations, and clean up}. There are {red flags|warning signs|some red flags that indicate} that your panels {may need|might need|may require} to be {maintained|cleaned|repaired} {sooner than planned|earlier than you anticipated|earlier than originally planned}.
A {decrease|drop} in {your solar panel’s energy|the solar panel’s energy|your solar panel’s power} output is {the best sign|a good indicator|the most reliable indicator} that your panels {need to|must|require to} be {maintained|kept in good condition}. It’s {a sign to schedule|a signal to make|an indication to make} {a service appointment|an appointment for service|an appointment with a technician} {if|when|in the event that} your solar panels{ suddenly|} {stop producing|cease to produce} the {energy they used to|power they once did|amount of energy they did previously} and your {electricity bill goes|electric bill starts to go|electric bill is} up.
Performance Monitoring of Solar Panel
{An app can be used|A smartphone app is a good way|A program can be utilized} to {monitor if your|check if your|determine if the} panels’ {energy output begins|energy output starts|power output begins} to {drop|decrease|decline}. If your panels {have a|show a|are producing} lower {energy output|output of energy|power output}{, it could indicate| this could mean| is a sign} that {they are not|they aren’t|they’re not} {able to generate the usual|capable of producing the normal|in a position to produce the typical} amount of {electricity|energy|electric power}.
You can {monitor how much|track the amount of|keep track of the amount of} {energy|the energy|power} {your solar panels are producing|the solar panels generate|your solar panels produce} {each day and over|every day and over|throughout the day and in} time by {integrating|adding} {a monitoring system to|an automated monitoring system into|the monitoring system with} your {setup|system|installation}. This {will allow you to|allows you to|lets you} {track how external factors affect|observe how external influences affect|monitor the effects of external factors on} the {performance of your panels and|performance of your panels as well as|efficiency of your panels and} how {they are maintaining|they maintain|they’re able to maintain} their {efficiency throughout their lifetime|effectiveness throughout their lifespan|efficiency over the course of their life}. {You will be notified|You will be informed|It will notify you} {if any panel fails|when a panel fails|in the event that a panel fails,} or {malfunctions, so|fails, so|is malfunctioning, so that} you can {fix|repair|either fix} {it or replace it|the issue or even replace it|them or get it replaced}.
Let’s {look at some ways|take a look at ways|consider some strategies} to {ensure your|make sure your|ensure that your} solar panels {last the longest|last as long as|will last for the longest time} possible.
Maintain System's Performance of your solar panels
If your panels {are tilted,|are tilted|tilt,} {it’s possible to have rain|it is possible for rain to|it’s possible to let rain} {wash away|remove|clean away} {any debris|all debris|any dirt}. It is {important to clean|essential to wash|crucial to clean} your panels {manually|by hand|with a hand-held brush} {during dry seasons or prolonged|in dry weather or for long|during dry periods or long} {periods|times|time} {without|with no} rain.
It is {recommended to|suggested to|recommended that you} {clean your solar panels at|cleanse your solar panel at|wash your solar panels} {least twice|least once|a minimum of twice} {a|every|each} year. {Although this may|While this might|Although it may} {seem|appear} {like|to be} {a lot of work|an overwhelming task|too much work}{, it is actually| but it’s actually| however, it’s} {not difficult|easy to do|not that difficult}. {You will have your panels|It is possible to keep your panels|Your panels will be} in {great condition if you|good condition if you|excellent condition if} {use a leaf blower,|employ a leaf blower|make use of a leaf blower} or{ simply|| just} {spray the garden hose with|spray your garden hose with|spraying the garden hose using} {a little|some|just a bit of} water.
{You may have to clean|It is possible to wash|You might need to clean} your panels {in winter after|during winter time after|in winter following} {heavy|massive|the heavy} snowfalls. {Make sure|Be sure that} the water {you use to remove|used to get rid of|you use to eliminate} snow is {lukewarm|warm|not too cold}. A squeegee {can be used|is a tool|may be used} with a {long handle|handle that is long}.
{When clearing snow from the|In the process of removing snow from|If you are clearing snow off the} {panels, it is|glass panels it’s|panel, it’s} {important|crucial|essential} to {remember|keep in mind|be aware} that hot water {should not|shouldn’t|should never} be {used|employed|utilized}. {Tempered glass panels can|Glass panels that are tempered can|Tempered glass panels may} be {cracked by extreme temperatures|damaged by extreme temperatures|cracked due to extreme temperatures}.
Solar Panels Repair and Maintenance Schedule
Solar panels {have very minimal|require very little|need very little} maintenance{, as we have| requirements, as we’ve|, as we’ve} {already mentioned|previously mentioned|already discussed}. There are three {main schedules|major schedules|main scheduling options} {you should|that you must|that you need to} {be aware of|know about|keep in mind}:
- {An annual inspection: Hire|A regular inspection: Employ|An annual inspection: Get} {a professional to inspect|an expert to examine|an expert to look over} your panels and {make sure|ensure|check} {they are working correctly|they’re working properly|that they’re functioning properly}.
- Cleaning: {Your solar|Solar} panels {should be cleaned approximately|need to be cleaned about|need to be cleaned around} {twice a year|every two years|once a year}. If {your solar panels are not|your solar panels aren’t|the solar panels aren’t} {prone to dirt and debris|susceptible to dust and dirt|subject to debris and dirt}{, you may only need| it is possible that you only require| they may only require} {one cleaning each|one clean each|only one cleaning per} year. If {your solar panels aren’t subject|your solar panels don’t get subject|the solar panels aren’t exposed} to {much rain,|a lot of rain,|heavy rain} or {accumulate a lot|build up a lot|are prone to accumulation} of {dirt and debris|debris and dirt|dirt and other debris}{, you may need more| it is possible that you will require more| You may require additional} cleanings.
- {Additional maintenance: You can|Additional maintenance: You may|Other maintenance: You can} {schedule an appointment for|make an appointment to have|arrange an appointment for} maintenance if {you notice|you find|there are} any {problems|issues} {with your solar panel beyond|in your solar panel that go beyond|with your solar panel after} {your annual|the annual|the regular} inspection.
Solar Panel Maintenance Costs
{Most homeowners hire trained professionals|The majority of homeowners employ trained experts|Many homeowners hire professionals trained} to {inspect and clean|clean and inspect|check and clean} their solar panels {every year|each year|annually}. {An experienced professional is safer|A professional with experience is safer|A trained professional is more secure} {because many of the|since a lot of|because a large portion of} solar panels are {on|located on|situated on} the roof. You {will|can} {save money on|reduce the cost of|lower your costs for} maintenance {by hiring an experienced|by hiring a skilled|costs by hiring an experienced} professional.
LA Solar Group estimates that the annual maintenance{ of labor|} {costs of|cost of|expenses for} {a solar panel system is|the solar panel system is|the solar panel system will be} {about|approximately|around} \$450. {This|It} {includes $150 for an annual inspection, $150|comprises $150 to conduct an annual check-up, 150|is $150 per year for an inspection and $150}{ each|} for two cleanings{ and|, and} {$150 for an annual inspection|150 for an inspection every year|$150 to conduct an annual check} (for {a total|an overall cost of|the total of} $300). {You may have|It is possible|You might have} to pay {slightly|a little|a bit} more {for maintenance if your|for maintenance if the|to maintain your} solar {panels are|panel is|panels have been} damaged{ or you| or if you|, or you} {clean them more frequently|need to clean them more often|have to clean them more frequently} {due to dirt and debris|because of dirt and dust|due to debris and dirt} {collecting faster|getting accumulated faster|becoming more apprehensive}.
{You may be charged|There is a possibility of charging|You could be charged} {less depending|less based|lower based} on the solar {panel installer|panel’s installer|panel’s installation}. {You may be offered|You could be offered|There may be} {a number of little|small|several small} maintenance {visits as part of|visits in conjunction with|appointments as part of} {your solar panel purchase|the purchase of a solar panel}. {Some providers may offer regular|Certain providers might offer periodic|Some companies may provide regular} {maintenance and cleaning plans|cleaning and maintenance plans|maintenance and cleaning programs}.
Differences between ground-mounted and rooftop panels
{Ground-mounted solar panels and rooftop|Solar panels that are mounted on rooftops and ground-mounted|Rooftop solar panels and ground-mounted solar panels} systems are {similar|alike|comparable} in {terms of|regards to|the sense of} maintenance. {However, ground|However, the ground-mounted|But, ground-mounted solar} panels are {more accessible|easier to access|more easily accessible} and {easier|are easier|easy} to clean. {You can sweep away|You can clean|It is possible to sweep} {snow and other debris|the snow or other particles|any snow, ice or debris} {with|using a|by using a} {a soft-bristled brush|bristles that are soft|the soft bristled brush}.
Climate change and extreme weather mean for your solar panels
Solar panels are {made|built|designed} to last. Solar panels made {of high-quality|from high-quality|of top-quality} materials {can withstand any|are able to withstand all|can stand up to any} weather {conditions, including|conditions, such as|condition, including} {rain and wind|the elements of wind and rain|winds and rain}.
{According to|As per|Based on} the Department of Energy, solar panels are {resistant|immune} to hail. {You can even survive hurricanes|They can even withstand hurricanes|Even hurricanes can be averted}. This is evident {by|from|in} the {minimal damage that|little damage|small amount of damage that} solar systems {sustained|suffered} {in|during the storm in|throughout} North Carolina during Hurricane Florence 2018.
{They are not indestructible,|They aren’t indestructible|They’re not impervious to damage,} and {can be damaged|they are susceptible to damage|are susceptible to being damaged} {by lightning, hail|by hail, lightning|through hail, lightning}{, tornadoes, hurricanes| storms, tornadoes,| and tornadoes as well as hurricanes, tornadoes} {or other severe|or any other extreme|and other extreme} weather. {You should be able get|It is possible to get|You should be able to have} {any damaged panels replaced or|damaged panels replaced or|any damaged panels replaced , or} repaired{ as long as your|, as long as your| as long as the} warranty is {good|valid|in good standing}.
{Ironically, panels are|In reality, panels are the|The panels are also the} most affected by {heat|temperatures|temperature}. Panel efficiency {drops by approximately|decreases by about|declines by around} {1% each degree when|1percent per degree each time|one percent each degree} {the temperature exceeds|temperatures exceed|temperatures rise above} {77degF|the 77degF mark|77 degrees Fahrenheit} (or {25degC|25 degrees Celsius}).
{You can still cool them|It is possible to cool them|They can be cooled} by {raising them a|elevating them a|raising them just a} {few inches from|couple of inches above|few inches off} the {ground or roof|roof or ground|ground or the roof}. This {will allow for|allows|will permit} air circulation{ which can|, which will| that can} {cool them and help maintain|reduce their temperature and maintain|keep them cool and aid in maintaining} {energy|the energy} production. {While solar panel performance|Although solar panel performance|While the performance of solar panels} {in hot weather is not|in hot weather isn’t|during hot weather isn’t} something {you should stress|to be concerned|to worry} about{, your solar contractor| Your solar contractor| the solar company you choose to work with} will {consider local climate factors|take into account local climate conditions|be aware of local climate variables} when installing {panels|the panels}.
Broken panels, Damaged panels, Cracked panel Repair Services
It is {best to hire|recommended to employ|best to engage} {professionals if your panels need|experts if your panels require|professionals when your panels require} to be {repaired or replaced|replaced or repaired}.
If your panels {are losing efficiency|are not performing as they should|aren’t performing at the level they were}{, but still within| however, they are still covered by| and are not covered under} {a performance warranty or power|the terms of a performance warranty or an|the scope of a warranty on performance or} output warranty{ call|, contact|, call} the company {that|who} installed {them|the panels}. They will send {someone|a person} to {evaluate the situation|assess the issue|look into the situation} and {fix or replace|then repair or replace|make repairs or replacements to} {the panels|the panels}.
{You may be covered by|There is a chance that you will be covered by|You could be covered under} {a separate warranty if|an additional warranty in the event that|an additional warranty should} {your panels sustain physical damage|your panels suffer physical damage|the panels are damaged physically}. {To determine who is|For determining who’s|In order to determine which person is} {best|the most|most} {qualified to replace|competent to repair|equipped to replace} your panels,{ you can|} {consult with your solar contractor|talk to your solar installer|speak with your solar company}. {You should not attempt|It is not recommended|Do not try} to {repair or install|fix or install|fix or replace} solar panels {on your own|by yourself|yourself}.
Standard Warranty on Solar Panel Maintenance
It is {crucial|essential|vital} to {make sure|ensure} that {your solar panels|the solar panels you purchase} {come with a good|have a solid|are covered by a valid} warranty. If the {efficiency|performance} of your panels {starts|begins|begin} to {decline|decrease|fall}{, it could potentially| this could| it could} cost you thousands {over|of dollars over} the {years|course of time}.
LA Solar Group, the {manufacturer of solar panels offers|producer of solar panels, offers|manufacturer of solar panels , provides} {a warranty that guarantees|an assurance that|a guarantee that states that} {the panels will last|they will be in use|your panels’ durability} for a {specified|specific|certain} {number of years|amount of time|amount of years}. {Most warranties last between 10-20|The majority of warranties last between 10 and 20|Most warranties last between 10 and 20} years, {while some can|but some warranties can|and some} last {up to|for up to|as long as} 25 years. {These warranties ensure|They guarantee|They ensure} that your solar {systems|panels|system} {will not perform below|won’t fail to perform at|will not fail below} {a specified level|the specified amount|the level you have set}. {These warranties also cover any|They also cover} {unexpected damage caused|unanticipated damage that is caused|unexpected damage that may be caused} by {storms or other factors|weather or other causes|storms or other elements} {beyond your control so|that are beyond your control, so|outside your control, ensuring that} you {can maintain|are able to maintain your|can keep your} solar panels.
{However, the warranty|But, the guarantee|The warranty} {by|provided by|offered by} {your solar company might|the solar company you use may|your solar provider could} {stipulate|specify|state} that solar panels {will only|can only|will} be covered if{ they are| they’re|} maintained {properly|in a proper manner|correctly}. {Your warranty might|The warranty may|Your warranty may} not {cover|be applicable to} solar panels if {they aren’t|they’re not|the panels aren’t} {cleaned regularly or if built|cleaned up regularly, or if the build|maintained regularly or if build} {up debris reduces their useful|over debris decreases their use|up debris takes away their useful} {life or they are|lifespan or if they have|longevity or they’re} {already damaged solar panels|in the process of being damaged by solar panel|currently damaged}.
The {price|cost} {of solar panels is|for solar panel panels are|of solar panels can be} {higher|more|greater} than {most household appliances|the majority of household appliances|that of most appliances used in the home}. {They are also more expensive|They also cost more|They’re also more expensive} than {other household appliances|household appliances|the other appliances in the home} and require{ much|} less maintenance. {Your solar panels only require|Solar panels require only|Your solar panels will require} periodic maintenance. This includes cleaning {and an|and|them and conducting an} {inspection every year|annual inspection}. {As long as|If} the panels {work|function|are functioning} {properly, there won’t|correctly, there shouldn’t|well, there won’t} {be any need for additional|require any additional|be a need for any further} maintenance.
Solar Panel Servicing
We {know|are aware|all know} that your panels {should|need to|must} be {serviced|maintained|inspected} {at least once a year|at least once per year|every year, at a minimum}. {But what happens during servicing|What happens during the servicing|But what happens when you service}? {A professional installer will visit|An experienced installer will visit|An expert installer will come to} your {home to inspect|residence to check|house to examine} {your|the} {solar energy|photovoltaic|solar power} system. After inspecting {the panels,|the panels|your panels,} the installer will {perform some|conduct|run} {tests on the|checks on your|test on} solar inverters{ as well as| and|, as well as} the meter to {verify|ensure|confirm} that {it is working properly|the system is operating properly|the system is functioning properly}.
It is {important to have|essential to keep|crucial to have} {your solar panel system|the solar panels|an array of solar power panels} {serviced|maintained|checked and serviced}. This {will allow you to|will let you|allows you to} {relax and ensure|rest and be assured|rest easy and ensure} {that your panels are|the panels’|you have your solar panels} {running|operating|in good working order} and {providing you optimum performance|delivering the best performance|performing at their best}. You can {rest assured|be confident} {that your panels are in good|you have panels in excellent|the panels you purchased are in great} {condition|working order|shape} {and will continue to save|as they will keep saving|which will save}{ you|} {money on your energy bills|cash on your energy costs|the cost of your energy bill}.
Top tips for solar panel maintenance
{You can also|It is also possible to|You could also} {install sprinkler-type automated cleaners if|install automated sprinkler cleaners if|set up automated sprinkler cleaners in case} {mounting your roof is not|the roof installation isn’t|installing a roof isn’t} an {option|alternative}. {A professional can come to|Professionals can visit|A professional will visit} your {home|house|residence} {for solar panel cleaning|to clean your solar panels}.
Avoid DIY solar installations. It is{ much|| far} {less likely that you will|less likely to|more likely that you won’t} {encounter any unwelcome complications|be faced with any unpleasant issues|have any issues that are not pleasant} {by hiring|when you hire} {a professional solar installer for|an experienced solar installer to install|an expert solar installer for} {your solar panel|the solar panels you have|your solar system}.
Everything {depends|is dependent} on {where you place|the location you put|the place you put} it. {You’ll find that solar|Solar|You’ll discover that solar} panels {love large open|prefer large open|are attracted to large} {spaces if|areas if|spaces when} you{ do your|| conduct your own} {research|study}. {Avoid shade and remove|Be sure to avoid shade and cut off|Make sure you avoid shade and take away} {any branches from|the branches of|all branches that are hanging from} trees. {Make sure|Be sure that} your panels are {in|placed in|exposed to} direct sunlight. {Your panels should be placed|The panels must be set|The panels should be placed} at an angle {so|to ensure|that ensures} that {rain and debris don’t|debris and rain don’t|rain and debris do not} {slide off|fall off}.
{Consider|Think about|Take into consideration} the long-term. {While we|Although we all|We all} {know that solar panel repairs|are aware that repairs to solar panels|recognize that solar panel repairs} {can be expensive|are costly|can be costly}{, it is important| and time-consuming, it’s important| It is crucial} to {avoid|stay clear of} {quick fixes|repairs that are quick|simple fixes}. {You’ll save more money long-term|It will save you money in the long run|You’ll save money over the long term} {if you spend more on|when you invest more in|by spending more money on} {a new inverter than on|an inverter that is new than|the purchase of a new inverter rather than} {repairing it|fixing it|repair}.
Solar Repair Company
Why Choose LA Solar Group? LA Solar Group is a {leader for solar panel manufacturing|leading manufacturer of solar panels|pioneer in solar panel manufacturing} with brands {like|such as} SunPower {and|as well as|along with} Panasonic, LG and S-Energy.
{We have a track record|We have a proven track record|Our track record is one} of {success|accomplishment}. We have{ successfully|} completed {7680+ Watts installations|installations of 7680+ Watts|7680+ watts of installations}{, 46MW+ residential installations| and residential installations of 46MW+| as well as 46MW+ residential installations} and 6.5MW{+ commercial installation|+ commercial installations|plus commercial installation}{, 94GWh+ production,| and 94GWh+ of production| with 94GWh+ in production} and {$72M+ savings|savings of $72M+|a savings of $72 million}. We {rank fourth nationally|are ranked fourth in the nation|rank 4th nationally} {for electric equipment and premium|in electric equipment as well as premium|for electrical equipment and top} solar panels.
{We offer solar repair|We provide solar repair services. The|Our solar repair} services{ we provide| that we offer|, which} {include panel cleaning|consist of panel maintenance|includes panel cleansing}, {critter damage repair|repair of critter damage|repair of damage caused by critters} {and installation of critter guards|as well as the installation of guards against critters|along with the fitting of pet guards}{,|} {replacing broken inverters or panels|replacement of damaged inverters or panels|replacing damaged panels or inverters}{, retooling old hardware with| and retooling old equipment with| Retooling old hardware, using} {panel measurement, and ongoing|measurements of the panel, and continuing|panels measurement, as well as ongoing} maintenance or {check-ups|periodic checks|checks}.
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