Solar Panel Cleaning

Did you know that it doesn't take long for a solar panel to get dirty and start losing its efficiency? Considering that the solar panels are on your roof, most people tend to forget that they are even there and at the mercy of the elements and wildlife. Meaning that, bird droppings, dirt and pollen have an effect on the performance of your panels. It is recommended that you schedule your solar panels to be cleaned at least every 6 months.

Most people would argue that, rain water cleans their solar panels. But let's analyze that for a moment and use your car's windshield as an example. When spring arrives and Mother Nature is so kind to release pollen onto the air and land on your car's windshield and it rains soon thereafter you will find that yellowish film on your windshield. The same can be said about bird droppings landing on your windshield. Rain does not get rid of it, because rain itself carry airborne dust particles that act as a binder.

Every time a client schedules a Roof Wash with us, we strongly recommend that they schedule a Solar Panel Cleaning service if it's the first time they are having them cleaned and get it done in one visit. We strongly recommend that they schedule a Solar Panel Cleaning service to ensure peak performance of their solar panels.

In addition, it is recommend to have a quarterly cleaning to maintain the solar panels working at optimal capacity.

Solar panels photovoltaic systems need regular maintenance to ensure they continue to work efficiently. Most homeowners think that they feel capable in DIY but what they tend to forget is the risk that is involved in climbing that tall ladder and the possibility of a slip and fall caused by the cleaning solution and rinse water involved.