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Q: Should I install solar batteries along with my panels?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/solar-battery-cost.htm">Solar batteries</a> can be a great investment to help maximize your solar savings and make your system and home more valuable, but they&rsquo;re most beneficial to customers who don&rsquo;t have access to net metering. If your state or energy provider doesn&rsquo;t provide net metering, batteries can be a great way to offset consumption even when your panels aren&rsquo;t producing power. They also come with the added benefit of providing electricity through blackouts, so they&rsquo;re valuable in areas prone to severe weather that could cause frequent blackouts. Your installer can help you decide if batteries are worthwhile.</p></div>

Q: Are insurance companies against solar panels?

• <div><p>Insurance companies aren&rsquo;t against solar panels, but they may have concerns about the risks and costs of insuring solar. The type of policy, where you live, and the insurance company itself matter. Extreme weather can damage solar panels, and faulty installation or electrical malfunctions pose a fire risk&mdash;this, in turn, can increase insurance company liability and payouts. However, you&rsquo;re likely to keep coverage as long as you have a pro install the solar system, keep it maintained, can pass a solar panel inspection, and update your homeowners policy to include solar.</p></div>

Q: What are some of the most common solar panel blockers?

• <div><p>Learn about common solar blockers in your area to determine how often you should wash solar panels and the best cleaning method:</p><ul><li><p><b>Soot: </b>If you have a fireplace, soot can disperse and accumulate on the solar panels.</p></li><li><p><b>Debris, dirt, and leaves: </b>These natural elements require light cleaning. Being close to trees or living in a desert area can cause more of these to accumulate.</p></li><li><p><b>Pollen:</b> Areas with a high pollen count require more frequent solar panel cleaning, and sticky plant material requires a deeper cleaning.</p></li><li><p><b>Bird droppings:</b> Bird droppings are binding and more difficult to remove. Keep this in mind if you live near a lot of surrounding trees. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Do solar panels shorten roof life?

• <div><p>As long as your solar panels are properly installed without damage to your roof, they will not shorten the roof&rsquo;s life span. Solar panels can act as a cover or barrier to your roof and help block external elements, such as debris, heat, and UV rays. Reduced exposure to the weather can extend your roof&rsquo;s life.</p></div>

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>

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Last update on April 24, 2026

Reviewed in April 2026
James Burruano <[email protected]> Attachments Apr 23, 2026, 8:31?AM (23 hours ago) to Schrell I had work done in my yard by Redefine Landscaping (doing business as KD Landscape) late June 2024. Aside from the 40% of shrubs bushes and trees that died that year, they installed a...
KD Landscaping and snow plowing
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Reviewed in August 2025
100% satisfied! The owner, Eric was very pleasant and on time. He went above and beyond and kept me informed, from the process through the town inspector. He quoted the electrical panel upgrade and was a very reasonable price. I highly recommend Agro Electric!
Agro Electric
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Reviewed in August 2024
we just wanted some paneling and ceiling with a knotty pine look in our garage to make it like a three season room. Took his time showing up, Never stayed long in a single day, left his workers unattended and did not know the work. Still is not complete. The electrician never completed the...
Ryan and Sons
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Reviewed in August 2021
Steve and his crew were very efficient and thorough: took down our old worn fence panels, built the new panels right here, replaced the gate, took all the old stuff away and left the yard spotless. They even used their chainsaw to cut down some small dead ash tree stumps. The price was awesome...
Fine Line Fence
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Reviewed in July 2021
Cliff was great from the time he called to set up an estimate until the job was done. He upgraded our electric panel and was upfront with the price. Very professional and showed up on time for both the estimate and got the job. We asked him to come back for a couple smaller projects.
Collie Electric
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Reviewed in June 2020
My living room and hall had paneling, so we had Gary paint over it. The color of the paneling was dark and we had it painted white. It turned out beautiful, both the living room and hall looks like we have a plank type wall, something you would see in a cottage, it is perfect. This is the second...
DeLuca's Painting
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Reviewed in October 2019
James was on time and worked until the job was finished, meaning he was not on his phone or taking breaks every 15 minutes. The electrical panel was installed in a timely manner and functioned as it should. Highly recommend him and will be using his company again.
JMH Construction & Contracting
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Reviewed in August 2019
Alan Kennedy did a great job for me. I had a laundry list of projects from painting trim to mounting solar lights. He lowered the clothes bar in my Moms closet and added an extra shelf for her and she is thrilled with the results. I’m calling him again for a couple of other projects I have...
Kennedy Kleen & Handyman Services
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Reviewed in May 2019
We were so pleased with the quality of Bobs work and how promptly he completed it. After Bob and his helper installed the first 6 fence panels, we realized that we needed/wanted 2 additional panels. Bob came right back and within a couple of days the job was completed and it looks great! We...
Enhance Handyman Services & Home Improvements
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Reviewed in July 2017
Job was completed in short order. Basement is completely, FRP paneling was installed and looks great throughout. My only complaint is that there was a ton of concrete dust left behind, both in the basement and tracked through the family room. I would still recommend them.
Fadale Enterprises, Inc.
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Serving Colden, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"Great response on the weekend. Very impressed with the technician John Chumley. He was very professional and explained every detail of his work. He even took the extra time to explain other services Cellino provides. We were leak free in no time. Price was reasonable for a Sunday call. John provided the exact cost prior to any work being done. I will definitely be using Cellino in the future for all my plumbing and heating needs"

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Superior Plumbing & Rooter Service

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Serving Colden, NY and surrounding areas

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"Great. Angel was friendly, professional, and efficient. He made good recommendations for future maintenance."

+51

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Dynamic Electrical Solutions

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Serving Colden, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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"They called promptly, set an appointment quickly and in a very short time frame, and kept the appointment flawlessly. And to my delight, got my charging station installed same day!"

+33

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Serving Colden, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"They are in the process of sending out an engineer"

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716 Heating/Cooling & Smart Home

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In business since 2020

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"Joe and his team did a great job! They were responsive to questions, friendly,paid attention to detail, and always left a clean workspace at the end of the day. I would highly recommend them for any job you would have."

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Top Notch Heating & Cooling

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Serving Colden, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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"It was very good. They were here when they said they were gonna be here. They fixed what they needed to fix. The price was good."

+15

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Dish Network Retailer Satellite Country

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"I am very happy with Dish. The price is comparable to anybody else. I have never checked the price of anyone else. The only other ones to compete there would be satellite dishes as part of the island is not even wired for cable. The quality of the service is good."

Recommended by74%of homeowners

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Kevin's Plumbing & Heating

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In business since 2010

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"ok. Very easy and routine."

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D&P Plumbing and Mechanical Services, LLC

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In business since 2018

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"Very friendly, on time and excellent work. I have already recommended them to others and will hire them again when needed."

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"I was very surprised at how it keeps the heat out. Very professional and reasonable."

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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

Solar batteries can be a great investment to help maximize your solar savings and make your system and home more valuable, but they’re most beneficial to customers who don’t have access to net metering. If your state or energy provider doesn’t provide net metering, batteries can be a great way to offset consumption even when your panels aren’t producing power. They also come with the added benefit of providing electricity through blackouts, so they’re valuable in areas prone to severe weather that could cause frequent blackouts. Your installer can help you decide if batteries are worthwhile.

Insurance companies aren’t against solar panels, but they may have concerns about the risks and costs of insuring solar. The type of policy, where you live, and the insurance company itself matter. Extreme weather can damage solar panels, and faulty installation or electrical malfunctions pose a fire risk—this, in turn, can increase insurance company liability and payouts. However, you’re likely to keep coverage as long as you have a pro install the solar system, keep it maintained, can pass a solar panel inspection, and update your homeowners policy to include solar.

Learn about common solar blockers in your area to determine how often you should wash solar panels and the best cleaning method:

Soot: If you have a fireplace, soot can disperse and accumulate on the solar panels.
Debris, dirt, and leaves: These natural elements require light cleaning. Being close to trees or living in a desert area can cause more of these to accumulate.
Pollen: Areas with a high pollen count require more frequent solar panel cleaning, and sticky plant material requires a deeper cleaning.
Bird droppings: Bird droppings are binding and more difficult to remove. Keep this in mind if you live near a lot of surrounding trees.

As long as your solar panels are properly installed without damage to your roof, they will not shorten the roof’s life span. Solar panels can act as a cover or barrier to your roof and help block external elements, such as debris, heat, and UV rays. Reduced exposure to the weather can extend your roof’s life.

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.

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