Does making solar panels harm the environment?

• <div><p>Although solar panels harness the sun's power, they come at an environmental cost. The manufacturing process requires large amounts of water and involves hazardous materials like cadmium, silicon, and gallium arsenide. These materials don’t pose safety hazards while the panels are in use but can pose a problem when left in landfills. Over time, hazardous materials can leach into the environment. This is why recycling solar panels whenever possible is better than taking them to landfills.</p></div>

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Q: How long does it take for solar panels to pay for themselves?

• <div><p>Solar panels can pay for themselves in five to 15 years, depending on the cost of your system, how much energy it generates, whether you qualify for incentives or power buybacks, and the price of energy in your area. Solar panels pay for themselves over time as they lower electricity bills, so it will take time to recoup your initial investment. However, the longer you have your system, the more money you can save and earn.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between rooftop solar panels and a solar farm?

• <div><p>Rooftop solar panels supply energy to a single household, where a solar farm can power multiple homes at once with clean energy. Residential rooftop solar panels cost more per watt with a lower project total, and those panels only service the residence they are installed on (in most circumstances). With a solar farm, multiple households can buy into the project and share the overall cost. </p></div>

Q: Can I install solar panels by myself?

• <div><p>While you can install solar panels by yourself, it can be a complicated process full of lots of manual labor, risky roof work, and knowledge of electrical wiring. Most solar panel installation projects should be reserved for a trained professional&mdash;especially if you plan on connecting your panels to the electrical grid rather than for off-grid use, which doesn&rsquo;t require utility services.</p></div>

Q: What other projects should I do at the same time as installing a new subpanel?

• <div><ul><li><p>Installing a new electrical meter box</p></li><li><p>Replacing your meter base</p></li><li><p>Replacing your service entrance cable </p></li></ul><p>The cost to install or upgrade an electrical meter box ranges from $100 to $650, including $50 to $250 for the unit. The meter base passes the power from your electric company to your panel. The cost to replace a meter base is roughly $50 to $250. </p><p>Service entrance cables are electrical cables with multiple wires, bringing power from electrical companies to residential buildings. The cost to replace a service entrance cable ranges roughly from $1,000 to $1,500.</p></div>

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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...
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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...
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Keefe Plumbing & Heating Company Inc

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Keefe Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. has been serving the Greater Chattanoooga area since 1950. We are the best equipped plumbing shop, in Chattanoooga, for service, repair, remodeling, and retrofit jobs. We can handle any job ranging from a leaky faucet to a major remodeling and piping job. See our services. In addition, we have our own supply shop that has an assortment of items for you to choose from Please visit our website. www.keefeplumbing.com Additional phones - (423) 622-3178 Additional contact name - Kay Keefe.

"Chris did a super job such a pleasure to work with him a truly nice professional guy and does great work"

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