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Solar Panel Maintenance

  Since there are no moving parts, solar panels require   very little maintenance . Once you have covered the installation   cost of solar panels , there are not many costs associated with maintaining them. Having said that, you should inspect them a few times per year for dirt or some other things that might have piled on top. It is important that the panels are  clean  and there is nothing blocking them from  efficiently absorbing the sun . Before cleaning the panels yourself, you should consult with your installer about the  warranty conditions . Some solar panel manufacturers could terminate the warranty if any self cleaning is done. For a general cleaning, you can just use a normal garden hose to wash the face of the panels. You should do this in the morning or evening. Also  avoid spraying them with cold water  while they are hot because that might damage them. Moreover, If the panels need some more cleaning that the hose cannot provide...

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