How hard is it to install solar panels by yourself?

• <div><p>DIY solar panel installations are hard to manage by yourself. You’ll likely need some help or prior experience to make the project worth the effort.</p></div>

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Q: Can I turn on my solar system before the inspection?

• <div><p>No, you cannot turn on a new solar system before inspection. The inspector checks that the system is correctly connected to the grid and that safety components and features are in place. This process prevents problems on the electrical grid and offers protection against fire in your home. </p><p>Your local utility company may also require inspection documentation before you can connect to the grid. An inspection can ensure solar power efficiency and determine how you might increase it.</p></div>

Q: How often should solar panels be replaced?

• <div><p>Homeowners replace their solar panels after 25 years. That said, you don&rsquo;t necessarily need to replace them at the 25-year mark. You&rsquo;ll notice a declining ability to produce electricity over time. Most homeowners spring for a replacement when they notice their energy bills creeping up to regular levels or when solar panel repairs are extensive, frequent, and no longer economical. </p></div>

Q: How many solar panels do you need for a 2,500-square-foot house?

• <div><p>The average-sized home in the U.S.&mdash;around 2,500 square feet&mdash;will require between 15 and 34 solar panels to power the whole home. The specific number, however, will have less to do with home size and more to do with how much energy you use each year and the amount of sunlight in your region.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to tell my home insurance about my solar panels?

• <div><p>Yes, you should tell your home insurance company about your solar panels. Even if you believe they&rsquo;re covered by your existing policy, installing a solar panel system is a significant change to your home. This can affect coverage and premiums. By discussing your new solar panel installation with your insurance provider, you can be sure you have enough coverage and that the policy completely covers the panels against damage.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2025
We placed our window and door order with Champion Windows on March 21, 2024, and the final installation wasn’t completed until May 13, 2025—almost 14 months later. What should have been a straightforward project turned into a drawn-out, frustrating experience filled with poor communication,...
Champion Windows and Home Exteriors of Chattanooga
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Reviewed in February 2024
Chris remodeled one of our bed rooms and made a beautiful nursery out of it. Completely stripped the old paneling down and trim, installed sheet rock and new crown molding and painted. Added a custom closet. He had also found a water leak we had under the house and fixed it at no cost. HeÃ Â¢Ã Â...
CM Harper Group LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Would not recommend Mr. Electric; they will try to scam and overcharge you. My girlfriend called them for a fried breaker and the technician tried to upsell and convince us to replace the ENTIRE electrical panel and additional unnecessary fixes for over $14,000. We called a different company...
Mr. Electric of Chattanooga
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Reviewed in August 2020
I had 2 appliances that needed attention. My dishwasher was making a loud noise during the wash cycle. The technician turned the dishwasher on, took off the front service panel and said "You should buy a new dishwasher, the sump pump is going out." The technician did not offer to replace the...
Mr. Appliance of Dalton
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Reviewed in July 2017
We had them do two rooms in our home, remove old paneling and replace with dry wall and paint. They worked hard, were here when they said they would be and no bad language. Very professional and we will hire them again for other work we want to do.
Johnson's Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2015
I called that morning to ask if I could drop off two vehicles both for repair the same day because I needed at least one back to drive to work the next day. I was told yes, to go ahead and bring them in and I just hoped that at least one would be repaired the same day. In a few hours, I was...
Cotton's Service Center
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Reviewed in September 2014
They came out and check it out. They told me that it tripped the circuit breaker. When the blower stopped working again they came out and replaced the blower motor capacitor and control panel. They were very prompt and efficient. They sent a man out to first do a diagnosis. They cam back the...
Malone Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in December 2013
put a storm door up and replaced two wood panels on floor.
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Reviewed in May 2013
These are the only people in the Chattanooga area that work on solar hot water heaters. I've almost got to use them. They're always on time. They're courteous and they clean up behind themselves.
Eastridge Plumbing Co Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
I've always liked my security company to be local and this was further out of the area. They wanted me to sign a contract and I was not sure if I wanted to. I did not have a contract with the local company. They wanted to come out and change my system over to their system. He came out and said...
Loud Security Systems
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