Your home’s solar panels provide a virtually free source of energy, helping you lower utility costs and your carbon footprint. While the technology doesn’t require a lot of maintenance, the panels benefit from periodic cleaning. Here’s why enlisting a roof cleaning company to clean your solar panels is worth it.

Why You Should Keep Your Solar Panels Clean

1. Maintains Durability

Allowing solar panels to become coated with dirt, road dust, sand, leaf debris, and other particles causes wear over time. Rainwater alone isn’t enough to clean the panels because particles cover them upon water evaporation. Excessive dirt and grime eventually cause the power sources to fail prematurely because of their diminished sunlight absorption.

2. Increases Efficiency

Layers of debris covering your solar panels impact their efficiency. Sunlight has a challenging time penetrating grime, resulting in an energy loss of 35% or more. Professional solar panel and roof cleaning prevents efficiency losses that increase your utility bills and carbon footprint.

3. Avoids Warranty Issues

Most solar panel warranties require regular cleaning to keep them valid. By proving that your panels have enjoyed regular professional cleanings, your warranty will remain intact, and you won’t have to pay repairs or maintenance out of pocket.

4. Prevents Injuries

Cleaning services not only keep your solar panels grime-free, but they also provide professional inspections. If the panel glass has cracked due to flying foreign objects, such as errant baseballs or small rocks, water infiltrates the product and increases the risk of electrocution. DIY inspections are also risky because most solar panels are mounted to roofs.

5. Improves Curb Appeal

Sparkling solar panels contribute to curb appeal. Whether you plan to sell your home soon and want to make it as attractive as possible, are part of an HOA with property maintenance requirements, or simply want to keep your home looking pristine, professional roof cleaning will make the panels immaculate. 

Keep your solar panels in superior condition with services from The Powerwash Guys in Milford, CT. The power-washing company provides home and business owners throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties with a full suite of services, including roof and deck cleaning. Call (203) 783-0404 to request an appointment, or learn more about their services online.