Solar Panel Cleaning: Is It Worth It?

Let's face it, solar panels are a great investment any way you look at it. They help you save money on energy bills while reducing your carbon footprint. But exterior solar panels, especially those that are flat, can quickly lose their efficiency when dust, leaves, moss, bird droppings, salt, and debris are allowed to build up, blocking out the sun.

Taking care of your green investment is the key to saving money on future repairs and bills. And with electricity and gas prices soaring, you want to ensure your solar panels are in top working order. That's where professional cleaning comes in.

At Elite Wash Techs Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning Services, our highly trained technicians have the skill, experience, and latest tools to safely and effectively remove layers of grime that could be preventing you from getting the most out of your solar panels while saving you a potentially dangerous climb if you were considering doing it yourself.

If your solar panels aren't performing as they did when they were first installed it could mean they need a cleaning. Hiring someone who has experience using specialized equipment from often high heights could make all the difference. Call us now at 405-651-7580 to schedule a service and get started today.

How Often Should You Clean Your Solar Panels?

Cleaning your solar panels isn't just for cosmetics, layers of dust, pollen, and bird droppings, and if you live by the ocean, salt, can build up and cause problems. Solar panels aren't cheap to install and you want to get the most out of your investment, so if your solar panels aren't producing as they should it's time for a cleaning.

Normally every six months is the suggested time frame for a professional cleaning. During this period dirt, pollen, etc can begin to form but haven't had time to form dense layers that could lead to loss of efficiency. If you live somewhere like a dirt road or next to the ocean where there is more dust or salt in the air than usual you might want to consider a more frequent cleaning schedule to make sure your panels stay clear.

Getting your panels cleaned at the end of summer and winter means that cleaners won't be working in extreme conditions, this makes cleaning a lot easier and safer. When it comes to pressure washing and specialized cleaning having the weather on your side always helps ensure optimum results.

Maintain Your Solar Panels

Investing in a professional solar panel cleaning twice a year is a simple, cost-effective way to make sure your solar panels stay at maximum efficiency and give you your money's worth.

While some people might be tempted to DIY it, dealing with potentially slippery surfaces, equipment, and heights is never worth the risk to your safety. When customers hire the specialists at Elite Wash Techs Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning Services they know they'll get the best possible clean so that their panels keep running at full capacity and looking great year-round.