Inspection and production testing

Solar System Checkups in Peoria, AZ

A full look at your array, inverter, wiring and roof mounts, with a written report of what we found.

Free written estimate after we test the system, not a guess over the phone
Itemized pricing for parts, labor, roof work and any permit or utility steps
Manufacturer warranty claims checked before you pay for a part that may be covered

Find Out What Your System Is Really Doing

Solar System Checkups are for owners who are not sure their system is performing the way it should. Maybe you bought a home in Peoria that came with panels and no paperwork. Maybe the system has run for years without anyone looking at it. Or maybe the bill just seems higher than it used to be. A checkup gives you a clear answer, before a small problem turns into a dead system in July.

What changes over time

Even a healthy system loses a little ground every year. Wikipedia's solar panel article puts crystalline silicon degradation at roughly 0.8 to 1 percent per year, and a 2021 kWh Analytics study it cites found a median of about 1.09 percent per year for residential systems. Those losses are normal. What we look for is anything beyond them: a string that has dropped out, a microinverter that stopped reporting, connectors browned by heat, a panel with a hot spot or a mount that has started to leak.

Why the West Valley calls for regular checks

Peoria's summers push equipment hard, with average highs above 100 degrees from June through August. Monsoon storms add wind, lightning and dust. Bird nests and debris collect under panels where nobody can see them. And many homes in Peoria were built during the city's growth from about 50,000 residents in 1990 to more than 150,000 in 2010, so plenty of systems now sit on roofs that are aging too.

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What a checkup covers

Production review: we compare your monitoring data and APS or SRP bills to what the system should produce for its size and orientation
Inverter inspection: error history, firmware, ventilation, fan condition and mounting location
Electrical checks: voltage and current on each string, connectors, disconnects, breakers and grounding
Panel inspection: cracked glass, browning, delamination, hot spots and soiling
Roof and mounts: flashing at each mount, loose rails and clamps, and tile condition around the array
Under the array: nests, debris and chewed or hanging wiring

When a checkup makes sense

You bought a home with an existing system and want to know its condition
The system is near the end of its inverter warranty
Production has dropped and you are not sure why
Your monitoring stopped working, so you no longer know what the system produces
You are planning a reroof and want to know what is under the panels before the roofer arrives
A monsoon storm, hail or a fallen branch hit the roof

What you get afterward

A written report with readings, photos and a plain list of what needs attention now, what can wait and what is fine. Any repairs we recommend are priced separately, and you decide what to do. Nothing is fixed without your approval.

What a Checkup Includes

Every checkup follows the same list, so nothing is skipped on a busy day.

Production analysis

Your monitoring data and bills, compared against what the system's size, tilt and direction should deliver in Peoria.

Inverter and electrical testing

String voltages and currents, inverter fault logs, breakers, disconnects and grounding, all tested and recorded.

Panel condition review

Glass, frames, backsheets and junction boxes checked for cracks, browning, delamination and heat damage.

Roof mount inspection

Mount flashings, rails and clamps checked for leaks, looseness and broken tile.

Monitoring reconnection

If the app has gone dark, we try to restore the connection so you can track output again.

Written report

Readings, photos and a ranked list of what needs attention, with separate pricing for any repair.

Typical Solar System Checkup Costs

Job	Typical range
Inspection (repair guide)	$150 to $300
Inspection only (maintenance guide)	$150 to $350
Annual maintenance	$390 to $720, average about $520
Combined cleaning and maintenance	$150 to $925

Ranges from HomeAdvisor's solar repair and solar maintenance cost guides. They vary with system size, roof type, monitoring setup and whether cleaning is included. Your written estimate is the price.

How a Checkup Works

1. Send your data

Monitoring login or screenshots and a few recent APS or SRP bills, if you have them.

2. Ground-level testing

Inverter logs, string readings, breakers and disconnects are checked first.

3. Roof inspection

Panels, mounts, wiring and the space under the array are inspected and photographed.

4. Written report

You get readings, photos and a clear list of findings, with any repairs priced separately.

Solar System Checkups Questions

How often should I have my solar system checked?

HomeAdvisor recommends an inspection at least once a year. In the West Valley, a check before summer, when the system should produce the most, is a practical time.

I bought a house with solar. What should I check first?

Find out whether the system is owned or leased, get the monitoring login transferred to you, and confirm it is producing. A checkup covers the rest and tells you what warranties may still apply.

Can a checkup tell me if my panels are failing?

Yes. String readings show whether a group of panels is underperforming, and a visual inspection finds cracks, browning and hot spots. Microinverter systems report panel by panel, which makes weak modules easy to spot.

Do you clean the panels during a checkup?

Cleaning is a separate service, but many owners book both at once. If the panels are dirty, we note how much it is likely costing you.

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Book a checkup before the summer heat and know where your system stands.

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