Did you know that only 4 percent of Americans have their homes powered by solar panels? Although you can save a lot of money by using solar energy, many people believe owning solar panels is expensive. But truth be told, once you pay for the initial solar panel installation, the maintenance is relatively inexpensive.
Are you interested in learning more about solar panel maintenance? Well, you’re in luck. In today’s article, we will tell you how to maintain your solar panels.
So read on, and be sure to take special notes for each step!
Keep an eye out for dust build-up
If you live in the Midwest, you are fortunate enough to have occasional rainstorms, which will clean your solar from dirt and debris buildup. But, if you live in a dry area, you can expect your solar panels to get dirtier than usual. If there’s too much dirt buildup, your solar panel will work less efficiently, which can cause power outages.
Fortunately, solar panel maintenance cost is relatively inexpensive because you don’t have to purchase any fancy equipment to clean the panels. Instead, you can clean any solar panels for home use with a hose and a long-handled broom.
Look out for loose bolts
Over time, the bolts used to mount your solar panels can become loose. As you can imagine, if too many bolts become loose, then you’re at risk of having your entire solar panel installation falling off.
So, be sure to check how tight the bolts are every month and if you notice a loose bolt, contact one of the local solar providers.
Check your solar panels after a severe storm
Even though engineers have made solar panels to last most storms, a severe storm like a hurricane or tornado can cause serious damage. So, after every severe storm, be sure to check for broken panels since this can hinder your solar panel’s performance.
Fortunately, most home insurances cover the replacement of panels, so be sure to contact them when you notice any damage.
Don’t forget about the software
Another aspect of solar panel maintenance is making sure that the software system is working optimally.
You can monitor most modern solar panel systems online, so you don’t have to worry about having special software on your PC. As you observe the system, be sure to look out for any discrepancies in the solar energy output.
If you do notice an issue, you can physically check the solar panel that has the issue. And if you can’t seem to see the problem, be sure to contact a solar panel company so they can further inspect the issue.
Solar Panel Maintenance Made Easy
Hopefully, with this post, you have seen how easy solar panel maintenance is! Of course, there will be issues that you’ll need to contact your solar panel installer to fix, but you won’t need to spend too much to have the problem fixed. So, are you ready to maintain your solar panels?
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