Are your solar panels not working? Or are they not working as well as they used to? Allied Electrical Services in Bristol are here to help.
My solar panels aren’t working – who do I call?
As your trusted, local solar panel experts in Bristol we often take calls from customers whose solar panels are not working. Our reliable, experienced solar panel electricians will be able to swiftly diagnose and repair the fault with your solar panels. We carry out fault finding and repairs for all solar panel systems, even if we didn’t carry out the initial installation. In fact, the majority of calls we take from customers saying their solar panels are not working are from those who had another company carry out the installation and now cannot get hold of them. Our fully qualified and MCS accredited solar panel electricians are always happy to help in these situations.
Common reasons why your solar panels aren’t working
If your solar panel are not working at your Bristol home, or if their energy production has dropped then it is best to have an experienced solar panel electrician come and inspect your system. Our experienced solar panel fault finding electricians in Bristol can help with all solar panel problems.
Some of the common reason why your solar panels aren’t working include:
- Lack of sunlight – This is a problem for obvious reasons. If your solar panels aren’t receiving enough sunlight, they won’t make much energy for you. If they have been recently installed and production is not what you expected it may be that they are not positioned correctly. If you have had solar panels for a while and the production has suddenly dropped, look around to see if there is anything shading them – the culprit is usually a tree that has grown tall enough to obstruct them.
- Problems with the inverter – The inverter for your solar panel installation is what converts the current from DC, which is generated by your panels, to AC, which is used in your home. Inverters don’t last as long as the solar panels themselves and so they are often the culprit when a problem arises. Your inverter will usually display an error message if it has developed a fault.
- Wiring faults – Over time connections within your solar panel installation can become loose or damaged. This can cause your solar panels to stop working. It can also leave you at risk of electrical fire or shock. This is why it is important to have your solar panels regularly inspected by a qualified electrician.
- Poor initial installation – With the increasing popularity of solar panel installations in Bristol, we are seeing an increase in the number of poorly installed solar power systems. Many companies now advertise as solar installers when they have little to no experience or qualifications. This can cause a variety of issues from poor production due to incorrect operation, to a very real risk of harm to your family caused by unsafe electrical work. Always check the credentials of those you choose to work in your Bristol home and if the price looks too good to be true, it probably is.
Solar panel fault finding electrician in Bristol
If your solar panels aren’t working and you are based in Bristol, our fully qualified solar panel fault finding electricians will be happy to help. We have successfully repaired countless faults over our 25 years of service and there is little that our experienced team have not seen.
Whatever problems you are experiencing with your solar panel system, contact our friendly team at Allied Electrical Services in Bristol.
