Cleaning your Solar Array

Solar Fairness Act SB 5223, solar fairness act Soiling on the solar panel modules can decrease production and result in lower energy harvest, so modules may need occasional cleaning depending on their install location. For light soiling locations, cleaning 1-2 times per year should be adequate. Increased frequency may be needed for heavier soiling locations. To determine your proper cleaning frequency, compare the changes in power output before and after cleaning each module. The more the difference, the more often cleaning should occur.

Water and a soft, non-abrasive brush are adequate to clean the modules, and using a brush with a telescoping handle and flow-thru water feature makes cleaning a lot easier. If there’s a stubborn film from pollen or other airborne particulates, use a non-abrasive, pH-neutral, bio-degradable product. One we’ve found is Earth-Friendly Window Kleener, but others are available.

To remove tough, caked-on materials, liberally moisten the caked-on materials first, then use a nylon pan scraper. NEVER use a metal scraper, as you’ll scratch the glass surface. Clean the modules while they’re cool, either in the morning or on an overcast day. Cleaning them while hot will result in rapid evaporation and smearing. In addition, rapid cooling of the aluminum frames with water could result in module damage.

Please note that products like Rain-X should NEVER be used on our modules. Rain-X specifically states that their product should not be used for solar applications. USE CAUTION AND PROPER FALL PROTECTION IF ROOF ACCESS IS REQUIRED FOR CLEANING!

Solar Array Cleaning in Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island & San Juan Counties

Serving Acme, Anacortes, Arlington, Balin, Bellingham, Birch Bay, Bothell, Bow, Burlington, Camano Island, Concrete, Coupeville, Custer, Deming, Duvall, Eastsound, Edison, Everett, Everson, Ferndale, Freeland, Friday Harbor, Glacier, Granite Falls, Guemes Island, LaConner, Lake Stevens, Langley, Marysville, Nooksack, Oak Harbor, Olga, Orcas, Samish Island, Sedro Woolley, Snohomish, Stanwood, Woodinville & all of Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island & San Juan Counties

eric edlund

2021-06-15

They never called back must not care for work or money so why trust them

Robert Spurgeon

2021-04-30

Had an appointment for my elderly mother to get some issues fixed. They never showed up or called, the last thing I was told 30 min before they closed was they were on thier way. Never showed and now when I call they ghost me to voice mail. Way to do business, not! Stay away.

Michael Schaefer

2021-01-29

Had emergency generator go out. Refused to repair because they didn't install it.

Kerry Taylor

2020-07-18

Frank Perniola

2020-07-13

Arlington Electric provides excellent technical installation and repair services! Technicians are knowledgeable, timely and thorough.

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2020-06-30

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janet Reed

2020-05-29

I received 3 bids for electrical services, I went with the one in the middle. But they we’re top of the line. we started before the shutdown I was kept informed and the minute they could the work was completed. Meeting the crew was a delight, what a great bunch of people . They never seemed irritated when we we’re asking questions, always smiling. Very professional All I can say is if you need any electrical give them a call, you won’t be sorry Janet Reed

Brandon Drake

2019-12-20

Long story short, find an electrician elsewhere! I had them out to hook up a generator to my solar system a few months ago. He left telling me it was hooked up. It wasn’t. I have been trying ever since to get them to come back out. They don’t answer the phone, and when they do, they say they will call you back, and don’t. They finally scheduled with me to come back out. They never showed. Said I was on tomorrow’s schedule. I had enough and asked for my money back. Still waiting for the owner “Russ” to call me back. I’m not holding my breath. Will probably be forced to go to small claims court. I wish I could give them zero stars.

john thompson

2019-08-27

Arlington Electric worked hard to solve the problems that came up even when the problems were not part of the deal. They handled the" Island Time" issues well. I would highly recommend them for your project.