Should I clean my solar panels?
Just as for gutter cleaning you can clean solar panels yourself, but specific to solar panels is the warranty factor. To stop the chance of voiding your warranty as well as the inherent risks of climbing up on your roofs choose and use the professionals who are fully insured and qualified to do the job right the first time, and most importantly with the specific equipment to ensure damage is not created as a result of the cleaning itself.
How does dirt affect my solar panels?
Like the windscreen of your car and how effective that is, rain only washes so much off the surface. Unlike the car windscreen, solar panels do not have velocity, or a curved surface as a dirt peeling factor to limit their build up. At leaf it 2 us we recommend cleaning at least once every six months and on an as needed basis. This is subjective to you the owner and your individual needs, the environment and other factors that make your solar panels their position and your requirements which make them unique to you. Solar panel efficiency is directly linked to how the cells beneath the surface are covered or obscured, for example how dirty the panel surface becomes and this depends on various factors such as; 1) location of solar panels and environmental factors (e.g. sea air, exposure, bushfire season); 2) angle of placement of individual panels (affecting run off of water); 3) and obscurement factors, such as location on the roof itself, over hanging foliage and wildlife, including birds, pigeons’ nesting, bats and possums.
Is it cost effective to clean solar panels?
With solar panel systems paying your electricity each week, a dirty solar panel is less effective. Typically 5 – 10% less effective, that is money not going back to your pocket day in day out. Look at your bills before solar installations and savings you made initially and how they are today, then you decide.
Why should you choose leaf it 2 us to clean your solar panels?
We have staff with over thirty years’ experience in both solar panel and science related industries. Our experts pride themselves on cleaning environmentally effective and right the first time every time. If we do not believe your solar panels require a clean, we do not clean them it is that simple. Furthermore, unlike alternatives out there we draw on our expertise to ensure your solar panel warranties are not voided by high pressure cleans. Importantly, we ensure we leave the panels cleaner than we started not worse from cleaning by common tap or rainwater tank water. Our systems are purpose built to clean streak free every time. Meaning you get maximum results after each and every clean.
Do I have to be at home during gutter and solar panel cleaning service?
Not always, every home is different talk to our experts and you decide. If you have pets, or locked areas our experts can work with you so that your clean can go on without you needing to watch your annual leave go down. All our solar panel cleaners have working at heights certification for your added peace of mind.
Your services mention working at heights, do I need a service like this and do I pay these qualifications?
The working at heights certification shows that the professionals are just that, professional. In other words, we adhere to and abide by safe working practices for both our staff, your premises and your peace of mind. Significantly, under Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, if you work even occasionally from your home you and/or your employer are liable for any contractors attending your house and risk severe financial penalties and/or imprisonment if you do not fulfill the requirement of the contractors as being legally safe to perform the task that you are paying them for. At leaf it 2 us, we absorb the training costs entirely to ensure the staff you receive are competent, knowledgeable, legislation compliant, safe and efficient. This saves you money in turn around to complete the job and limiting damage to your home, solar panels or gutters. We ensure our staff are trained because that is what we would expect and demand from professionals attending our properties.
Do you work weekends or public holidays?
Yes, we do offer services on weekends and public holidays. Customers like to watch the transformation of their home and to ensure any areas of concern are effectively addressed. Weekend and public holidays as a result tend to be more busy days so please book early to a cleaner and safer home!