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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Sunlight Maintenance?Sunlight Maintenance provides top-quality solar operations and maintenance services for residential and commercial clients in the Capital Region of New York State. Founded by a Clean Energy Management HVCC graduate, we offer routine maintenance, remote monitoring, thermal imaging, and drone inspections to ensure your solar system's efficiency and longevity. Trust us to make solar energy reliable and affordable.
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Is solar maintenance important?Regular system maintenance is crucial to maximize the efficiency and lifespan of your solar system, preventing costly repairs, ensuring safety, and maintaining your warranty. Well-maintained solar ensures consistent energy production, which can lower your electricity bills and further help support a more sustainable future.
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What does routine maintenance include?Routine maintenance for a solar system typically includes checking for any damage to the panels or cracking of the glass, inspecting wiring and connections, testing system performance, replacing blown fuses, and ensuring that all components are functioning properly.
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How does online remote monitoring work?Online remote monitoring allows us to track your solar system's performance in real-time. If any issues are detected, we can automatically dispatch a technician to address the problem promptly, minimizing downtime and ensuring optimal efficiency.
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What is involved in inverter troubleshooting and replacement?Inverter troubleshooting and replacement for solar systems typically includes diagnosing and resolving issues with the inverter, such as checking for faults, testing the connections, and replacing the inverter if necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the solar system.
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Can you help with system removal and reinstalls?Yes! We can help with system removal and reinstalls. This service involves safely dismantling and moving solar panels, inverters, conduit, and other system components. After maintenance or construction is completed, we carefully reinstall the system to ensure it is correctly set up and fully operational.
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Do you replace and recycle broken solar panels?Yes! We replace broken or damaged solar panels and offer suitable replacement options, including brand-new or second-life/used panels. Our team assesses the damage to your system and provides the best solutions to restore its efficiency and functionality. Additionally, we ensure that your broken panels are ethically and safely recycled through our partnerships with certified solar panel recycling companies.
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Why is thermal imaging important?Thermal imaging helps identify hotspots, defects, and inefficiencies within electrical connections, allowing for proactive maintenance and optimization of system performance potentially detecting and preventing costly repairs before they happen.
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