subject: Check List To Select The Right Solar Panels Installer [print this page] Choosing a good and reliable professional is very much important, because you have invested a large amount in purchasing the solar energy system for your home or company. Do not give your solar system in wrong hands and get the best installer at any cost because solar system is such an asset that not only help reduce your electricity cost but will also help increase cash flows in your pocket. Therefore, a competent and expert installer is recommended.
Following ten tips will help you make sure you have selected the right company:
1. Location: Check thoroughly that the installer you are selecting also provides services in your particular area. You can search online or use the phone book to find a good installer company.
2. Certification: Before engaging an installer, you must check that the installer is certified from the national organization authorized to certify the installers of the photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. Generally, NABCEP give such certifications.
3. One of the ways to judge whether a solar professional is good or not you can ask them whether they will subcontract the work or not? A good installer company never subcontracts installations.
4. Go for the installer company who is good at responding all your queries to your satisfaction level. If a company is not responding to your questions while you are in the procedure of selection, you can never assume that the company will give a good answer during or after the installation process.
5. Reputation counts a lot; to be sure that you are going for the good installer you can demand them to show their recent successfully completed installing.
6. Experience really matters because if an installer company is experienced it will recognize the difficulties included while putting in solar panels and thus they can take on the project easily.
7. Check if the installer provides services for the solar panel brand you have purchased because some installers are associated with specific brands. You can also ask the company (from where you have purchased the solar panel) about the good installers on their list.
8. As the solar panel itself is a huge investment, therefore price might not be your primary concern but obviously it can effect your decision. Moreover, do not choose the lowest bid to save a few dollars. Review every detail including hidden charges and overhead costs to end up with the exact amount you have to invest to get the solar panels installed.
9. Check the warrant terms and see for how many years the installer will supply you later installing services.
10. Recommendations: You can also check the recommendations which the people hold about a certain installer, go for the highly recommended installers.
There are other factors as well which can effect your decision like the time the company will take to complete the installation process or the rebates they will be offering. So analyze every detail thoroughly and then award the installation task to the company that is nearest to your specifications.
