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Hess Metal Works
5.0(
5
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Solar Water Heater System - Repair

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello\nI'm Jacob Hess with Hess Metal Works.\nWe have been doing home repair and remodeling for 4 years now. We do everything from ceiling fans and light fixtures to appliances and plumbing.\n\nWe are out of Claremont, NC which is on the outskirts of Hickory, NC.\n\nWe would be glad to come take a look at your job whether small or not. You can contact us at 828-404-2040. \n

Bathroom, flooring
Bathroom, flooring
Bathroom, flooring
Bathroom, flooring
Bathroom, flooring

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SunPower
4.2(
105
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Solar Panel Install

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"I had solar panels installed by SunPower's subcontractor Hooked on Solar in 2020. In 2023 some of the panels were damaged by an electrical outage and surge. It took about 4 months for Hooked on Solar to identify the damaged panels, schedule an appointment to replacement, but finally they fixed the panels."
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SunVault™ Storage Helps Keep the Lights On

+3

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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SolFarm Solar Co.
4.2(
12
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Solar Panels For Electric System - Install - For Business

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I cannot say enough good things about Mike and his team. No task is too large or cumbersome for him. He is professional but also hilarious. Has a great upbeat personality and works very, very well. He's not greedy and treats both small and large jobs with equal respect. Happy to work with 100+ year-old homes with no problem. I value that he explains things as he goes along. He is knowledgeable about a lot of things and doesn't force one solution on you over another. Very responsive and won't just disappear on you when things get busy, like many people seem to do. Reasonable prices. Seems to handle stress well and is always positive, which is important to me. His team with Oscar and Nick came along with him on a job and were just as wonderful. He has great communication if he is not able to make it on time. :) He doesn't rush jobs, which I really respect. Just a generally good and knowledgeable individual. I wholeheartedly recommend him and SolFarm Solar Co."
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Haynes Wire Corp
Haynes Wire Corp
Blowing rock off grid
Batteries

+2

Response time4 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

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—especially if you plan on connecting your panels to the electrical grid rather than for off-grid use, which doesn’t require utility services.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

Depending on the climate in your area, the best time to install solar panels is either winter or early spring. Summer is a fine time to install panels, too, but it tends to be the busy season, so prices may be higher and companies may have packed schedules. The installation process can take more time than expected between getting permits and finalizing a design, so start as soon as you can.

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.

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.

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