Maintaining Your Panels.

Visually Inspect the Hardware

Performing an occasional visual maintenance check on the nuts, bolts, and mounting racks holding your solar array in place will keep you informed about how everything is holding up to time and weather. You shouldn’t have any problems. If you do, the systems we install come with a 25-year warranty.

Plus, the individual components all include their own manufacturer’s warranty too. In the unlikely event that you do notice a problem with your solar array, I'll take care of our own warranty claims plus I will facilitate a manufacturer’s warranty claim on behalf of my customers as well.

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Here are a Few Things to Look for When Inspecting Your Panels:

Rusted Mounting Bolts

It’s not that a little rust will make bolts come apart. A little rust is fine. But if it looks like bolts have come loose or are rusting to the point that they could become unserviceable in the future, it might be a good idea to just replace them.

The condition of the mounting racks should also be noted. Any weakness in the mounting racks makes solar panels a potential falling hazard should they break. At the very least, if a mounting rack bends or changes the angle of a panel in any way, it could negatively affect the panel’s efficiency.

Solar Panel Defects

If you notice a decline in your solar energy output, it’s a good idea to check for surface defects or a buildup of dirt. If you find cracks, chips, or delamination, it may be a manufacturer’s defect that would call for a warranty claim. While many panels are rated to withstand the heavy impact of hailstones, there’s always the possibility of something larger or heavier sailing onto your rooftop.

Frayed Wiring

Check the junction boxes to see if the wires have been chewed by any rodents or insects. That sort of thing is rare, but if you do find it, call either a local licensed electrician or your Rep to get the problem repaired ASAP.