2 Maintenance Services That Are Specific To Solar Powered Air Conditioners

Solar air conditioning systems are expected to need very little maintenance, which is one of the reasons they are so environmentally friendly. The reason for this is because there are not many moving parts in the system and this cuts down on the wear and tear that the system would otherwise experience. However, even with the limited need of maintenance, there is still a need to schedule regular maintenance checks with your ac providers, which can be scheduled at a cost of between $70 and $100

Some maintenance features are also specific to the solar powered ac, so if this is the system you are planning to get, here are two such to consider.

Inverters

Solar inverters convert the solar energy that is harvested into electrical power and typically cost between $2,500 and $5,200, depending on the amount of watts produced, and can last up to 5 years or more. If there is a problem with this you may not be converting any energy at all. This is easier to spot if your ac is not on the grid at all. However, if you have a dual system ac, then you might only notice when your utility bill for the month comes back higher than it would normally be with the solar powered ac. For this reason it is important to do a check of your inverter at least once a month to check for error messages or just to know how well the system is performing. 

Just as with a computer that freezes, some problems with the inverter can be corrected by simply doing a shutdown and restart of the system. However, if this does not solve the problem, you might need to call in your professional ac repair service. 

Solar panels

For the most part your solar panel does not need any maintenance except for a hose down once a year when such things as bird droppings or debris should land on it and become hard to remove even with rainfall. These debris and hard to remove substances can result in about a 5 percent drop in efficiency. However most solar systems come with computer monitoring which will be able to tell if the system is operating at its best and this can also be monitored by your service providers as well, like those found at http://www.capefearair.com.

Other issues that can affect your solar panel include overhang from nearby tree foliage or cracks and chips in the panel. Maintenance will also include a check on such features as the wiring to ensure that they are still firmly attached to the solar panels.


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