Many families and businesses are investing in solar panels these days to reduce their energy costs. Since it can be a considerable investment, you want to be sure they perform at optimal capacity and take care of regular maintenance to ensure a long life. One of the dilemmas you will face is dealing with solar panel cleaning. When there is dust, grime, pollen, or other debris on the solar panels, they cannot perform as well.
Contrary to popular belief, regular solar panel cleaning increases the efficiency of your solar panels to the point that it makes financial sense to do so. Rain will not adequately clean your solar panels for you, as many solar panel system manufacturers boast in their user manuals.
The question becomes whether you are comfortable with handling this process yourself or if it would be better to leave it to a professional. Here are some things to think about:
- Do you have the time to keep up with solar panel cleaning?
- Do you want to save money in the long run?
- Do you know how to inspect solar panel systems?
- Do you feel comfortable that you can clean them effectively?
- Do you know the safety protocols of solar panel cleaning?
- Are you comfortable that you won’t damage the solar panels?
- Do you have the right equipment to do solar panel cleaning?
- Do you have so many solar panels that it would require a great deal of effort?
- Do you have other exterior features that could be cleaned at the same time to save money?
These are just a few of the questions you should ask yourself if you are trying to decide between doing the solar panel cleaning yourself or hiring a professional. In many cases, it makes the most sense to outsource this task so that you have peace of mind that it is done properly and safely.
If you have come to the conclusion that you’ll leave solar panel cleaning of your Metro Vancouver home or business to a professional, reach out to us at Aquarius Window Cleaning. We are dedicated to providing the highest-quality property maintenance services possible for our residential and commercial customers. We also offer gutter cleaning, exterior pressure washing, dryer vent cleaning, window cleaning services, and more. Contact us today to learn more or to schedule a free quote and on-site inspection.