What this video covers
Keep your system running at peak output for its full 25-year lifespan.
Solar panels have no moving parts, so they rarely break. But a small build-up of dirt, shading from a new tree, or a failing inverter can silently cut your electricity generation without you noticing. From Axiom Eco Homes.
In this video
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:15 10. Check panels visually every three months
- 0:25 9. Let rain do the cleaning for most roofs
- 0:37 8. Schedule a manual clean for low-tilt panels
- 0:48 7. Trim overhanging branches annually
- 1:00 6. Monitor your inverter display weekly
- 1:12 5. Clear snow only with a roof rake
- 1:23 4. Inspect bird-proofing mesh every spring
- 1:36 3. Record your generation data monthly
- 1:46 2. Schedule a professional service every two years
- 1:58 1. Never walk on panels or use abrasive tools
- 2:10 Where to start