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Hidden Costs in DIY Solar Panel Installation by Richard Conard
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Hidden Costs in DIY Solar Panel Installation |
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Home Improvement
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With everyone thinking about going green with solar energy solutions, there is no longer any doubt that more and more people are realizing the importance of investing in a solar kit. The market is now flooded with different types of solar panels as well as solar how water heaters and other types of solar electric kits. Most people who buy these kits always come across tons and tons of DIY solar panel installation literature which makes them to believe that they are going to save the money they should have paid a solar installation contractor. The truth is that most people realize when it is too late that they end up spending more with DIY kits than they could have if they had hired a professional.
The cost of parts and labor: One of the main reasons that most people decide to opt for DIY solar panel kits has to do with the cost associated with labor charges. Most people don’t want to spend any money to pay the solar panel installations contractor when they can actually do the work on their own and save all that cash. One thing that most homeowners may not have realized is the fact that solar panel installation companies are normally given better rates on kits than individual buyers; this normally accounts for more than 80% of hat you will need to have the kit installed in your home. For instance, if you buy a solar energy kit for some $6,500, the contractor could buy the same kit for $4,500 which is an entire $2,000 less. When you think about the labor charges, you can be sure that the benefits accruing from professional installation will far outweigh the amount you will spend paying a contractor to do professional installation.
Rebates: People who buy DIY solar panels are never told by the dealers that you need the signature of a licensed solar panel installation contractor before you can be considered for federal and state rebates. What this means is that even if you did your own installation, you will still have to seek for the services of a contractor if you are interested in earning some rebates. State and federal government agencies always insist on professional solar panel installation on account of safety measures; there are other states that actually ask for additional paperwork for verification whenever someone applies for rebates. If you cannot access state and federal rebates, the cost benefit associated with DIY residential solar power installation in comparison to professional installation almost always favors the professional installer.
Emergency services: Always consider the equation of return on investment versus the initial cost when considering the question of professional solar panel installation. The professional installation option gives you a compliant ready and rebate ready system and what’s more, you are always assured of a 24/7 customer backup system as opposed to the DIY option where there is no one to cover your back in the middle of the night.
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