Essential Tips for Maintaining Solar Panels in South Australia
Posted on 20 May 2024
Solar Power Direct is based in Adelaide and has been providing professional energy advice and solutions for over 18 years now. In this blog, our team provides handy tips on how to maintain residential solar systems in South Australia. Contact us to ask any questions about our range of products and services.
Maintaining Residential Solar Panels in South Australia
Maintaining your solar panels ensures that potentially damaging and degrading effects are caught early, thus improving the durability of your system.
Solar panels for houses and businesses alike require cleaning between 2 and 4 times a year to ensure that each panel has maximum exposure to the sun, thus increasing the volume of energy that it can produce for your home.
DIY Solar Panel Cleaning
If you’re thinking about maintaining and cleaning residential solar systems yourself:
check your warranty to see if it prohibits DIY cleaning and maintenance
turn off your solar system before you start cleaning
if your solar panels are roof-mounted, you should a harness and appropriate working at heights safety gear, including a secure ladder
avoid stepping on the solar panels
remove debris
brush away dirt and dust
clean each panel using lukewarm soapy water and a soft sponge
avoid abrasive liquids or materials
if you spot loose connection points or signs of corrosion, stop what you’re doing and contact your local solar experts
Don’t DIY your solar panel cleaning if you don’t know what safety equipment you need or are unsure how to use any of it. At $15 per panel, our cleaning services for commercial and residential solar panels are great value for money, and we are up to date with all the safety equipment and training!
Contact a Professional
When you need someone who knows how to safely work at heights, clean your panels and fix loose connections or corroded panels, Solar Power Direct technicians have the know-how and experience to ensure the best outcome for you.
Contact us online or call us on 08 7226 0560 to arrange a quote for cleaning or maintenance.
