Category: Maintenance
Solar panels need little maintenance, but yearly checks are required.
Having solar panels in your home doesn’t end with just installing them, maintenance and repair costs are two other key factors that will ensure that your solar system continues to work at its maximum efficiency. Though solar panels require very little maintenance, they should still be cleaned once or twice a year1 to prevent them …
If you are thinking of installing solar panels or have a new system recently installed, you might have wondered about maintenance and upkeep. Solar panels are not difficult to maintain. They are specifically designed for the outdoors and are made to withstand any type of weather. However, they will need a cleaning every year because …
There are many instances where you might need to walk on solar panels such as cleaning or access to other parts of your roof. While it is safe to walk on solar panels, it is not recommended. Although you won’t get electrocuted while walking on solar panels, there is the possibility you may fracture the …
Generally, solar panels require little maintenance to function properly. You only need to clean them periodically to get rid of dirt, grime, leaves, and other debris that accumulate over time. If you decide to clean the panels yourself, a pressure washer could be the first thing that comes to mind. But how safe is it? …
When the panels are dirty, their performance is impeded dramatically, as the dirt blocks the photovoltaic cells from capturing sunlight. Vinegar is one of the cleaning agents you can use, but is it safe and does it work? Yes, vinegar is excellent for cleaning your solar panels. It contains acetic acid that can break up …
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions out there about solar panels and roofing. Some people believe that solar panels will damage their roof or that they won’t be able to have a solar panel array if their roof is old or in bad condition. However, these concerns are unfounded. Solar panels have little …