3 Solar-Panel Maintenance Tips to Remember This Winter
by Cameron Carter
When you think about your solar panels, you might think about their soaking up and taking advantage of the sunlight during the summer months. However, as long as the sun is shining, your solar panels can take advantage of solar energy during the colder winter months too. This doesn't mean that you don't have any special concerns to worry about during the winter, though. Instead, make sure that you remember these important solar-panel maintenance tips this winter for best results.
1. Get Rid of Snow
In general, you should not have to worry about snow being too much of an issue for your solar panels during the winter, since solar panels are generally slick and slanted, so the snow can run right off. However, during periods of heavy snow, snow accumulation might be an issue. If this becomes a problem, you may want to hire a professional to come out and clean the snow off of your solar panels so that they can still gain the benefits of the sunlight. This can also help prevent issues on your roof, which could occur if heavy snow piles up on top of your solar panels and puts too much weight on the top of your home.
2. Adjust Your Solar Panels
Since the sun can sit in a different position during the winter months, it's important for you to make sure that you solar panels are tilted in a manner so that they will soak up as much sunlight as possible. This might not be a job that you will want to tackle yourself; instead, hire a professional that works with and installs solar panels for assistance. Taking this one quick step at the beginning of the summer can allow you to keep enjoying the benefits of your solar panels when it's cold outside.
3. Check Your Batteries
As with many things, your solar-panel batteries can be affected by the change in the weather. This means that it's always a good idea to check your batteries when the temperatures plunge and to add fluid or charge them as needed.
As you can see, you can still take advantage of your solar panels during the winter months. However, you will want to focus on a bit of maintenance to keep them working as they are supposed to and to help prevent damage. If you follow these simple tips, you shouldn't have anything to worry about in regard to your solar panels when the temperatures drop.
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Few things are more frustrating than spending your entire summer vacation budget on air conditioning. Unfortunately, if you live in the hotter parts of the country, you might be faced with living in a mega-hot environment or suffering through a few tight budgeting months. I found myself in this same situation a few years ago, so I decided to start working hard to figure out how to conserve power. I worked with my local power company to solve the problem, and I was amazed to see how much of a difference it made with my monthly bills. This blog is all about saving power to save money.