Maintaining Your Solar Panels
To make sure your investment is worthwhile it is important to maintain your solar panels as much as you can, this will ensure you get the maximum benefit from your panels.
There are some simple things you can do to keep them maintained.
Firstly, keep your solar panels clean, free from dirt, dust and debris, as dirt and other debris can decrease the efficiency of your solar panels.
Dirt, debris, dust and other items can dirty solar panels and if the accumulation grows too much, it can have an impact on the amount of energy that the solar panels produce. But do make sure you turn your solar power system off prior to cleaning.
Cleaning your solar panels by spraying them down with lukewarm water from a hose usually does the trick. Do not use cleaning agents or soap to clean solar panels because they can leave streaks and damage the panels.
Avoid using hot water to clean snow and ice from solar panels because the temperature discrepancy can cause the panels to crack.
Next, check your solar panels for damage regularly, any damage can affect your panels significantly and checking them regularly can help prevent damage getting worse.
Keep the surrounding area of your solar panels clear, as obstructions can cause shadows over the panels and affect their performance.
It’s important to track the energy output of your solar panels closely. Typically a prolonged drop in production signals a maintenance need. Solar panels tend to decrease in performance as they age but early in their lifespan, any drop is more likely to come from dirty or obstructed panels.
Following these steps will ensure your solar panels will last as long as possible.
If you are yet to have solar installed but are interested in doing so we offer free site visits and no obligation quotes to get you on your way. Contact us to book.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you replace a fuse box with circuit breakers?
You can, and we advise it. Not only circuit breakers, but we now install what we call RCBO’s for every circuit. These are fuses and RCDs (fault protection) built into one small switch. So if you have a fault on one circuit, you only have a single tripped circuit, you don’t lose the whole house.
Do I need an electrician to replace a circuit breaker?
You do yes. This is not only a skilled job that only a fully qualified electrician can carry out but it must be signed off and notified, which only a registered electrician (like us) can carry out.
Do storage heaters need servicing?
No, but they may need upgrading to become the most efficient type of heating for your home. Old storage heaters have been discontinued and replaced with a new much more efficient heater that works on the off-peak supply.
