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Solar Panel Cleaning & Repair in Bastrop & Fayette County, TX

For a system that's already installed — cleaning, troubleshooting, and repair, including systems left behind by installers that have since closed. If output has dropped or something looks off, this is the place to start.

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Quick Check

What's Going On With Your System?

Several possible causes. Dirty panels, a failing inverter, and wiring issues can all look the same from the outside — a real diagnosis rules them out one at a time. See System Troubleshooting & Performance Diagnostics.

We work on systems we didn't install. No original installer to call doesn't mean no options. See Orphaned System Support.

Get it inspected before assuming it's fine. Hail and high wind can cause damage that isn't obvious from the ground. See Storm & Hail Damage Inspection.

Usually the first thing to check. Error lights, unusual noise, or a system that's stopped reporting data often points to the inverter before the panels. See Inverter Repair & Replacement.

Worth more than people expect. Dust and pollen buildup can cut output noticeably, and rain doesn't reliably wash it off. See Solar Panel Cleaning.

Good idea, especially without an installer to call. Monitoring flags problems early instead of finding out months later. See Monitoring Setup & Warranty Support.

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Before You Worry

Is Something Wrong With Your System?

How do I know if my panels need cleaning?
A visible layer of dust, pollen, or grime is the obvious sign, but the bigger tell is a drop in production compared to the same time last year — soiling buildup is one of the more common causes of gradually declining output, and it's easy to miss since it happens slowly. Central Texas oak, cedar, and juniper pollen is a particular problem here, since it's known not to wash off reliably with rain the way plain dust does.
Why has my system's output dropped?
Several things can cause this, and they're hard to tell apart without checking: dirty panels, a failing inverter, loose or damaged wiring, a tripped breaker, or even new shade from a tree that's grown in since installation. We check each of these in order during an inspection rather than guessing and replacing the most expensive part first.
What does it mean if my inverter is flashing an error light or beeping?
It depends on the specific error, but it generally means the inverter has detected a problem and shut down or reduced output as a safety measure rather than continuing to run through it. Left unaddressed, some errors mean the system produces little or no power until it's cleared. We can usually tell what's wrong from the specific fault code rather than needing to replace the whole unit blind.
Can you work on a system another company installed?
Yes — this is one of the most common calls we get, especially from homeowners whose original installer has since closed. We start with an inspection of the panels, wiring, and inverter to understand what's actually there before recommending repair versus replacement.
What should I do after a hailstorm or high winds?
Get the system inspected before assuming it's fine — cracked cells and loosened mounting hardware aren't always visible from the ground. This is typically a homeowners insurance matter rather than a manufacturer warranty issue, since warranties cover product defects, not storm damage, so it's worth documenting the damage for a claim before repairs begin.
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Solar Panel Cleaning

Dust, dirt, and pollen buildup on panels typically cuts production somewhere in the range of 5 to 25 percent depending on how long it's been since the last cleaning and how heavy the soiling season has been — pollen specifically, common from Central Texas oak, cedar, and juniper trees, has been measured around 15 percent loss during peak season, and it doesn't reliably rinse off in the rain the way plain dust does. A professional cleaning uses methods that won't scratch the glass or void a manufacturer's warranty, which matters more than it sounds like — some DIY cleaning approaches can do exactly that.

System Troubleshooting & Performance Diagnostics

When output drops and the cause isn't obvious, diagnostics start with the monitoring data if it's available, then move to a physical inspection of panels, wiring, and the inverter. The goal is finding the actual cause — soiling, shading, a wiring fault, an aging inverter — before recommending any repair, rather than replacing the most expensive component first and hoping that fixes it.

Inverter Repair & Replacement

The inverter tends to be the first component to fail on an aging system, often years before the panels themselves show any real decline. Error codes, unusual noise, or a system that's stopped reporting data are the usual signs. Depending on the fault and the inverter's age, that can mean a repair, a like-for-like replacement, or an upgrade to a different inverter type — we'll tell you plainly which makes sense rather than defaulting to the most expensive option.

Wiring & Electrical Repair

Loose connections, rodent damage, and wear on exposed wiring can all cause underperformance or, in some cases, a genuine safety issue. This is less common than a dirty-panel or inverter problem but worth ruling out during a full inspection, especially on older systems or ones that have gone years without anyone checking the wiring specifically.

Orphaned System Support

If the company that installed your system is no longer in business, you're not stuck. We inspect systems we didn't originally install regularly, and while we can't honor another company's workmanship warranty, we can diagnose what's wrong, handle repairs, and pick up monitoring and maintenance going forward so a closed installer isn't a dead end for keeping your system running.

Storm & Hail Damage Inspection

Cracked cells, loosened mounting hardware, and wind-damaged wiring aren't always visible from the ground after a storm. This is normally a homeowners insurance matter rather than a manufacturer warranty issue — panel warranties cover product defects, not weather events — so we document the damage clearly enough to support an insurance claim before any repair work begins.

Monitoring Setup & Warranty Support

Monitoring catches a production drop within days instead of months, which matters most on a system without an active installer relationship watching it. We can set up or reconnect monitoring on a system that's lost it, and help track down manufacturer warranty documentation and coverage for panels or an inverter still within their warranty period, even if we didn't do the original install.

Not Sure Which You Need

Clean, Repair, or Replace?

Cleaning

Right call when output has dropped gradually over a season and nothing looks physically damaged. The most common fix, and the least expensive.

Repair

Right call for a specific fault — an inverter error, damaged wiring, storm damage — where the rest of the system is otherwise sound.

Replace

Only makes sense for equipment that's genuinely past its useful life or damaged beyond reasonable repair — we'll say so plainly rather than defaulting here first.

Where We Work

Serving Homes Across Bastrop & Fayette County

Cleaning, troubleshooting, and repair for existing solar systems throughout Bastrop and Fayette County — including systems we didn't originally install.

More Questions

Cleaning & Repair FAQ

How much can dirty panels actually reduce output?
Research on soiling generally puts the loss somewhere between 5 and 25 percent, depending on how long it's built up and how heavy the season has been. Pollen specifically — a real factor here given the oak, cedar, and juniper in Central Texas — has been measured around 15 percent loss during peak pollen season, and it's notably resistant to being washed away by normal rain.
Is storm or hail damage covered under my solar warranty?
Usually not. Manufacturer warranties cover product defects and underperformance, not weather events — hail and storm damage are typically excluded. That kind of damage is normally handled through homeowners insurance instead, similar to how roof hail damage is handled, though it's worth checking your specific policy since some exclude wind or hail coverage, especially in higher-risk areas.
How often should solar panels be cleaned in Central Texas?
Most homes do fine with a cleaning once or twice a year, but that shifts if you're going through a heavy pollen season or a long stretch without rain. Systems near trees, gravel roads, or agricultural fields tend to need it more often than a typical suburban roof.
What if the company that installed my system is no longer in business?
You still have options. We inspect and repair systems we didn't originally install on a regular basis. We can't honor another company's workmanship warranty, but we can diagnose the system, handle repairs, and take over monitoring and maintenance going forward.
Can a repair fix low output, or does it always mean new panels?
Repair fixes the issue far more often than full replacement is actually needed. Panels themselves rarely fail outright — a cleaning, an inverter fix, or a wiring repair resolves most low-output complaints. Replacement is really only the answer when equipment is genuinely past its useful life or damaged beyond reasonable repair.
How do I know if it's the panels or the inverter causing the problem?
Monitoring data, if available, usually points to one or the other quickly — a drop across the whole system points to the inverter, while a drop isolated to specific panels points to soiling, shading, or a panel-level issue. Without monitoring data, a physical inspection is the next step rather than guessing.

Something Not Right With Your System?

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