Certification
It is important to choose an installer that is NABCEP certified. This national organization provides certification for the installation of photovoltaic solar panels, solar thermal and small wind turbine systems. Another important thing to remember is to choose an installer that has a licensed master electrician on staff to oversee the connection of your system to the electrical grid.
Subcontracting
Quality solar installers will not subcontract any of the installation tasks, so be sure that the installer will perform all of the installation with their own personnel.
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Warranty
Make sure the installer you choose for your solar panels stands by their work and provides a warranty of at least 5 to 10 years. Make sure you take time to understand the terms of the warranty, and what parts and/or service are included as part of the warranty.
Experience
Check to see how long the company has been in business and see how many solar panel systems they have installed. Also be sure to check for customer testimonials to see how past customers feel about the company.
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Rebates
Most solar installers help with the paperwork for federal and state rebates. These rebates can be significant, covering half of the installation cost or more for your solar panel system. The rebate process can be tricky and take time, so choose an installer that is willing to do the legwork for you. Most of the solar installers in our directory will help you with your rebate paperwork.
Price
Always keep your budget in mind, but do not make your decision solely based on price or by just selecting the lowest cost without reviewing other aspects.
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