FAQ
Cleaning
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Cleaning your system when it gets dirty can greatly increase its performance and your electricity savings, as it’ll remove dirt, pollen, and other debris that collects on top overtime, decreasing the amount of sunlight it receives.
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We recommend cleaning your system whenever it’s dirty with a clear layer of dust, pollen, or debris on top, which is typically 1-3 times/year, depending on where you live and the environment around.
Protection
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Critter guards stop birds and small creatures from getting underneath and chewing the wires, nesting, leaving droppings, or getting stuck and dying, which can cause significant damage and fires with costly repairs.
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Your inverter is what converts the sunlight your panels collect into usable electricity for your home. Installing a cover protects it from long-term sun exposure, which can decrease its life and performance.
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Panel coating helps repel dirt, dust, oil, and water, and prevents against chips, cracks, and scratches, keeping your system cleaner and safer for longer!
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Your installer should have set you up with an app to monitor its performance through your inverter. The most common inverter brands are Enphase,SolarEdge, and Tesla.
If you didn’t receive an app, contact your installer.
If your installer is out of business, contact your inverter’s manufacturer.
If you don’t know your inverter’s manufacturer, schedule a complimentary assessment or discovery call with us and we’ll assist you!
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If your installer is in business, contact them.
If your installer is out of business, schedule a complimentary assessment or discovery call with us and we’ll diagnose it to see what’s wrong, then repair/replace any parts necessary to get it running again!
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If your installer goes out of business, your system will still function and you’ll maintain the manufacturer’s parts and performance warranties for your equipment, but you’ll lose your installer’s warranty for labor and roof.
If your financier goes out of business, your financing will be sold to another company and you’ll continue making your monthly payments as normal.
Consulting
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Book a complimentary asssessment or discovery call online before going to market so we can ensure a smooth process that benefits everyone involved!
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More often than not, homebuyers want solar if it’s paid off or the monthly payment is fixed; but even if some don’t, there are plenty more who do!
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Pay Cash: The same as buying a house or car in cash. No monthly payment. Requires a down payment. Qualification is paying the system in full after installation. Guaranteed added home value. Doesn’t affect DTI.
Finance a Loan: The same as buying a house or car with a mortgage or car loan. Fixed monthly payment that replaces your electricity bill. No down payment required. Qualification based on credit, DTI, and household income. Guaranteed added home value. Shows on DTI.
Sign Up for a Power Purchasing Agreement (PPA): Similar to buying your electricity from the utility company, but using a solar system instead with a fixed rate that replaces your electricity bill. No down payment required. Qualification based on credit, DTI, and household income. No added home value until paid off after year five. Doesn’t affect DTI.
Schedule a complimentary assessment or discovery call with us to determine the best option for you!
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Local Installers
Complimentary Assessment, System Design & Qualification (Day 1)
Site Survey, Permitting & Engineering (Days 2-10)
Installation (Days 10-30)
City Inspection & Net Metering Application (Days 10-30)
Utility Inspection & Activation (Days 30-60)
National Installers
Complimentary Assessment, System Design & Qualification (Day 1)
Site Survey, Permitting & Engineering (Days 2-30)
Installation (Days 30-60)
City Inspection & Net Metering Application (Days 30-60)
Utility Inspection & Activation (Days 60-90)
Schedule a complimentary assessment or discovery call with us to see if solar is the best for your home! The projected timeline may vary from what’s given above for reasons beyond our control and may take up to 180 days from the time of signing.
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Performance: 30 Years
Parts: 25-30 Years
Labor & Roof: 10-30 Years
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If you live off-grid or would like complete energy independence with off-grid capabilities, then you’ll need battery storage.
If you live on-grid and would like the lowest total cost and monthly payment for your electricity, then using your utility company’s net metering program might be best over getting battery storage, depending on the company. For some utilities, their net metering rate is very low, meaning you won’t get paid much for the excess electricity you send them, so battery storage might be necessary.
If you’re unsure what’s best for your home, schedule a complimentary assessment or discovery call with us and we’ll help you determine that!