May 28, 2024

Why servicing your rooftop solar is important

☀️ WHY SERVICING YOUR ROOFTOP SOLAR IS ESSENTIAL ☀️

Hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain and other extreme weather events can cause damage and wear to solar PV installations. Regular servicing mitigates this risk, ensuring they are working safely and efficiently.

One of the more serious risks of poorly maintained systems is the potential for fire caused by a faulty DC isolator connected to the solar installation, usually on the roof. Changes in their design since 2018, and regular servicing are reducing this risk.

The best way to identify faults and ensure your system is operating to its full capability while avoiding risks such as house fires is regular servicing by a licensed electrician, especially for systems installed before 2018.

Over 2022-2023, there were more than 50 rooftop house fires on systems that had never been serviced. Had these systems been serviced, these fires would have been prevented. (Source: Energy Safe Victoria – Show your Solar Some Love Safety Campaign)

P: 1300 449 458

E: scott@matthewwalshelectrical.com.au

Click below to watch Energy Safe Victoria’s video on this topic!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbBkfmNzdvI

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