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Q: Can I hook up a solar panel directly to a battery?

• <div><p>You shouldn&rsquo;t hook up a solar panel directly to a battery. That can damage the solar battery and your appliances over time. Instead, install a charge controller between your solar panel and solar battery. Charge controllers regulate voltage, prevent overcharging, and minimize the amount of electrical current to protect your battery from voltage spikes.</p></div>

Q: Does going solar really save money?

• <div><p>Yes, going solar really saves money. In fact, according to some calculations, the average homeowner who switches from electric to solar power will save almost $2,000 a year on energy costs. While buying solar panels and switching to solar can be costly up front, the savings add up over time. If you can sell back extra energy or take advantage of tax incentives, your savings can be even higher.</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>

Q: Is the morning sun better for solar panels?

• <div><p>The morning sun can be better for solar panels because it&rsquo;s often brighter and clearer than the afternoon sun. The brighter the sun, the more energy solar panels produce. The strongest rays occur during midday, which tends to be prime time for solar energy generation. Most homes get a mix of morning and afternoon sunlight.</p></div>

Q: Can you put too many solar panels on your house?

• <div><p>While you can minimally overshoot the number of solar panels you need for your home, it's not smart to go too far. Not only is the extra cost unnecessary, but your state may put caps on how much energy your home can produce and send back to the grid. It is always best to work with a solar energy professional to determine the best system size for you.</p></div>

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Last update on February 12, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
Michael did a great job with all the electrical work, panel upgrade, and installing deck lights and an indoor light.
Powerhouse Electric
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Reviewed in September 2024
Took a few people to work with in the beginning to get the job coordinated and scheduled, after my insurance quickly approved the job. Partially due to complexity of needing an additional solar company to be engaged to remove my array before new roof could be installed and then replace it after....
American Home Tech
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Reviewed in January 2024
Ernesto is such a kind and professional contractor to work with. We needed a roof as we had some damage from a fallen tree. He took care of everything and maintained expectations at every step. Since the tree was gone, our southern exposure to the home was open, which made it perfect for Solar....
Cross Air Roofing & Solar LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Garrett did an excellent job!! I bought a small older house that needed the electric panel updated. Garrett replaced the entire service panel, meter base, entrance cable, weather head, and raised the point of attachment to the house to raise the electric line as it crossed the yard. He...
Wehrle Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2018
Joe was great. He arrived exactly on time, and quickly figured out the wire could not be run from a pre-existing sub-panel closer to the garage, but needed to be run from the main panel further e away. He then went to fetch the additional wire needed, and completed the installation according to...
Craftsman Electric Inc
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Reviewed in December 2017
The door and panel look and perform great. From the time it was measured to the installation, everything was professional and great. A special thanks to my Tile and remodeling contractor was finding them for me. I would use them again for future projects.
Alluring Glass Shower Doors
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Reviewed in July 2015
My oven's display panel went out and the oven itself wasn't working. I called A-1 based on a recommendation and they were quick to respond. The guy came out promptly and was friendly enough, although he wanted to talk about current events and kept giving opinions on topics that weren't...
A-1 APPLIANCE SVC
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Reviewed in October 2014
This was their second visit. One technician came out and did a great job. He also replaced the electrical panel in the basement. He is a very efficient worker and completed the job in a couple hours. He was very friendly and was happy to talk with us on a variety of topics. He was very...
Expert Electric LLC
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Reviewed in October 2014
It took awhile to get estimates. All they were willing to do was to switch one box to another box. They were insistent we needed a larger panel with a higher capacity. A different electrician indicated this was not needed. Also, the other electrician did the work for a fraction of the cost...
Valentino HVAC and Electrical Contracting
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Reviewed in September 2013
It went very well as it was a big job. They finished in two days. The instillation of the panels took one day and the electrical set up took about one day as well. It was very professionally done.
Icon Solar Power LLC
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Pure Power Solar LLC

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

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Serving Fort Wright, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Danielle bent over backwards to assist us! I wouldn’t hesitate to contact them for other projects!"

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Serving Fort Wright, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"Installers on time, called ahead to confirm. All 4 courteous and professional. Explained everything. Worked carefully. Efficient, not rushed. Helped move some of attic stuff and cleaned up well afterwards."

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Serving Fort Wright, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

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"Easy scheduling via the website. I was able to select the type of service needed and then was shown a list of times available (a 3 hour window).
Robert called about 20 minutes before he showed up to verify what needed to be done and when he would arrive. I quickly talked him through the issue and said there was a chance he might need to leave to get another part once he checked the line. I appreciated that he let me know up front what the process would be.
Once he was here, he was very professional and fixed the problem area in a short amount of time.
Thanks for the service!
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Dish Network Retailer Satellite Country

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Serving Fort Wright, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

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"WE lose signal when it storms, but only for a very short time. A little expensive compared to Dish, but the programming is much better.
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Recommended by74%of homeowners

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Serving Fort Wright, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"They did a fantastic job and I would highly recommend them."

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Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro

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Serving Fort Wright, KY and surrounding areas

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"Inspection revealed issue with electrical component of condenser unit. Quickly fixed. Other small maintenance items of HVAC system. Install of UV lights. Brendan was punctual, polite and efficient."

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Tri State Mechanical Consultants

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Serving Fort Wright, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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"Our HVAC system was 24 years old when Steve assessed our needs and listened to what we were looking for in a new HVAC system. His recommendations, costs, warranty, and commitment for any follow up services, were exactly what we were looking for! We spoke with several satisfied customers and were absolutely convinced to go with Tri State Mechanical Consultants and Steve! Steve was very patient with me as I asked dozens of questions while he installed our new systems. To this day, Steve will call to see if I have any questions or issues. I highly recommend this company and Steve!"

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Griffin and Daughters Services

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In business since 2022

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"It was great, showed up on time, they are clean and definitely I will recommend them"

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Joe Lay & Sons Plumbing Co LLC

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Serving Fort Wright, KY and surrounding areas

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"On time, excellent work and cleaned up when finished. We have used Lay several times and they have always done the job right.
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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

You shouldn’t hook up a solar panel directly to a battery. That can damage the solar battery and your appliances over time. Instead, install a charge controller between your solar panel and solar battery. Charge controllers regulate voltage, prevent overcharging, and minimize the amount of electrical current to protect your battery from voltage spikes.

Yes, going solar really saves money. In fact, according to some calculations, the average homeowner who switches from electric to solar power will save almost $2,000 a year on energy costs. While buying solar panels and switching to solar can be costly up front, the savings add up over time. If you can sell back extra energy or take advantage of tax incentives, your savings can be even higher.

Installing a new electrical meter box
Replacing your meter base
Replacing your service entrance cable

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.

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.

The morning sun can be better for solar panels because it’s often brighter and clearer than the afternoon sun. The brighter the sun, the more energy solar panels produce. The strongest rays occur during midday, which tends to be prime time for solar energy generation. Most homes get a mix of morning and afternoon sunlight.

While you can minimally overshoot the number of solar panels you need for your home, it's not smart to go too far. Not only is the extra cost unnecessary, but your state may put caps on how much energy your home can produce and send back to the grid. It is always best to work with a solar energy professional to determine the best system size for you.

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