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Solar Maintenance in Sacramento

When was the last time you gave your solar panels a good cleaning?

You might think your residential solar in Sacramento doesn’t need it, especially if they’re self-cleaning. But even those can collect grime, affecting your solar electricity system’s performance. Living in a dry area or by the coast? Salt buildup could make it worse.

Your solar panels’ tilt angle matters too – less than five degrees, and they’re likely to attract dust and dirt over time.

Like any other part of your home, your solar panels need regular attention. Solar panel cleaning in Sacramento, CA is essential. Here’s why, when, and how you should get those panels shining again. If you need professionals to help, reach out to one of the top solar companies in Sacramento: Yancey Home Improvements!

Reasons to Consider Solar Panel Cleaning in Sacramento

Solar panels need direct access to sunlight. Anything blocking that sunlight messes with their ability to work, reducing their energy output. Dust might seem small, but it affects their functionality. Leaves and bird droppings can cause significant issues.

If your panels are surrounded by trees, expect leaves to cover them at some point, along with bird droppings.

A manual solar panel cleaning in Sacramento, CA ensures they’re cleaner than relying on self-cleaning, boosts their efficiency, and ensures maximum performance.

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How Often to Clean Solar Panels in Sacramento

Plan to give your panels a thorough cleaning at least once a year. Spring is ideal – winter’s left debris, and sunny days are ahead. If summer has left your panels dirty with droppings or dirt, consider another clean in autumn. Shorter days during autumn and winter can affect energy production, so cleaning ensures they work their best.

How to Clean Solar Panels

For a proper, safe clean, leave it to the pros.

Solar panels in Sacramento can be tricky to reach, and solar panel cleaning in Sacramento can be challenging without the right equipment or experience. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners; they can affect your panels’ effectiveness. Power washing might sound good, but it’s not recommended. The pressure could damage the panels and risk your roof, gutters, windows, and fascias.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How solar energy is beneficial for the environment

Solar energy is beneficial by replacing some of the other means of producing electricity such as natural gas, coal, fossil fuels and nuclear. Wind and hydroelectric are two other green energy producing technologies. You help slow depletion of natural resources while reducing carbon emissions.

What is Solar Heat Gain Co-efficient?

The Solar Heat Gain Coefficient is the fractional percentage of the sun’s energy that can make it thru to the surface on the other side. The SHGC is written as a fractional decimal number and a window needs to meet certain minimums in order to be rated as Energy Star. If you set an object directly in the path of sun light, that is a SHGC of 1 or 100% of the suns warming ability is hitting that object. Think hot sidewalk and bare feet! Ouch! A typical range in our climate in Sacramento is a .35 to about a .28. We want less that 30% of the sun’s energy warming our home.
If we lived in a cold climate, we would want less shading effect or numbers from .60 to .80 We would want 60% to 80% of the sun’s heat to warm our home.

How much solar energy do I need?

When we visit your home we will evaluate your electricity bill and the amount of shade vs. direct sun light exposure your home has. We’ll design a system to create as much energy as possible for your home’s sunlight exposure. Anywhere from 50% of the homes needs up to 100% of the needs.

Additional questions? Give us a call and we’re happy to help!

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A Story as Old as Sacramento

The Yancey name has been around Sacramento since 1888. Yancey Home Improvements has been serving the region since 1995 and specializes in roofing, solar, HVAC, and other home improvement services. We are focused on doing the job right the first time while keeping you informed along the way. To learn more about us, take a look at our history page.

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Call for Solar in Sacramento Today!

At Yancey Home Improvements, we have years of experience with Sacramento solar energy. Our pure water cleaning system gently removes dirt and debris without causing harm. If your solar panels need some care, contact us today for a free quote – no obligations.

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