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Affordable Water Heaters LLC
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Solar Water Heater System - RepairSolar Water Heater System - Repair - For Business

Serving Franklin, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Affordable Water Heaters is a full-service water heater repair, replacement and installation company offering residential water heaters. We are a licensed and insured plumbing company that specializes in Water Heaters! Local offices in the Detroit, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids areas.\n\nAffordable Water Heaters has been specializing in all aspects of water heater replacement and repair service since 1996 and is considered an expert in the industry. Absolutely the highest quality work for the lowest price is our guarantee. Our years of experience, along with the use of quality products and pride in our workmanship has kept our valued customers returning for all their hot water needs.

Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Air Conditioning Engineers
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallSolar Water Heater System - Install - For BusinessSolar Water Heater System - Repair+1 more

Serving Franklin, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Called roughly 15 minutes before they opened on Saturday morning.  Someone answered.  They were open till 12.00 and agreed to come out to our home by noon and determine why our AC ceased to function.  Fee to inspect/assess was $89.95, a competitive fee.  We had a $20 coupon from their website.  They identified the problem and eliminated it.  Total price was reasonable.  Got the job done quickly and professionally.  Will use a again if need be."
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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

In almost every case, solar panels need to be removed to replace roof shingles. In some cases, such as solar installations where the panels are on raised platforms above the roof surface, installers may be able to install new shingles without removing the solar installation. However, to get a quality roofing installation, panels need to come off. Most roofing contractors won’t remove or reinstall solar panels as part of a roofing project, so you’ll need to contact your solar provider.

On average, a typical fridge uses 115 kWh per month. With eight hours of sunlight per day, a 100-watt solar panel can produce 30 kWh per month. This means you’ll need at least four dedicated panels to power the refrigerator with solar energy. Consult with a solar power specialist to get a more accurate estimate.

  • 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.

Solar well pumps range from needing 200 watts of power to as much as 12,000 watts for heavy-duty pumps. Since the most common and cost-friendly solar panels are 100-watt panels, you’ll need between two and 12 panels. The average is between two and eight panels for standard pumps. Based on the average cost of solar panels ($1 to $1.50 per watt), you’d pay between $200 and $1,800 for your well pump solar panels—not including installation.

The best way to save money on solar panels is to take advantage of federal and state solar incentives. For example, the solar investment tax credit (ITC) offered by the federal government can save 30% of your total—if you can take the entire credit, which is based on income taxes owed—or an average of around $9,000. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) for state and local incentives that could save you even more.

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