{"id":1769,"date":"2021-10-05T12:17:13","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T12:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fanaticshome.com\/?p=1769"},"modified":"2021-10-29T15:22:56","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T15:22:56","slug":"6-signs-your-solar-inverter-needs-some-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fanaticshome.com\/6-signs-your-solar-inverter-needs-some-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Signs Your Solar Inverter Needs Some Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The solar inverter is an important piece of the puzzle in your entire solar energy system.\u00a0 It is the one responsible for converting collected energy from the sun to usable energy that powers your home.\u00a0 Needless to say, the entire process is fruitless without the solar inverter in the system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar energy systems are built to last up to 30 years, making it a really good home investment.\u00a0 However, we cannot discount the fact that its components may also be prone to damage and wear and tear especially over time.\u00a0 Since a solar inverter is very important, we have to be extra sensitive to its performance.\u00a0 If you notice some of these signs, you might want to call for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicetech.com.au\/solar-inverter-repairs\/\"><b>solar inverter repair<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">company to have it checked out.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>BATTERY IS NOT CHARGING<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar inverters have batteries.\u00a0 To check if your battery is charging properly, first you have to measure the photovoltaic array and check if it is within normal limits, or if the photovoltaic and battery voltage reading at the charge controller terminals is the same when the battery is charging. \u00a0 If the photovoltaic reading is close to the open circuit reading of the panels but the battery reading is low, the battery might not be charging and is a sign of battery damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>BATTERY VOLTAGE HAS EXCESSIVELY HIGH READING<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If non-charging batteries may send low readings, excessively high readings are also a sign of a problem, as this could mean there is a problem with the controller.\u00a0 Disconnect the lead battery from the positive terminal and leave the photovoltaic array disconnected.\u00a0 When you do this, the charging light should not be lit.\u00a0 If you go to the solar panel terminal and measure the voltage from the charge controller and then you see that the green light lights up, it is an indicator that the controller may be damaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>IMPROPER LOADING<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There might be possible damage or defects on the fuses, so you might want to check if there are any.\u00a0 You may also check on the breakers if they are not tripped, as this may also cause improper loading.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>AC LOAD IS NOT WORKING BUT FAULT LINE IS ON<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the system is overloaded and succeeded the solar inverters surge capacity, a sudden shutdown might occur.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>LOADS ARE IMPROPERLY DISCONNECTED<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the controller is not receiving proper battery voltage, then the battery connection needs to be checked.\u00a0 Batteries are disposable so it has to be checked from time to time.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>REVERSE POLARITY CONNECTION ON SOLAR INVERTER<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The inverter may be damaged over time and needs replacement, so when this happens check your battery connection.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are totally unsure of any of these, calling for a solar energy system company is the best option.\u00a0 Sometimes it saves us a great deal to skip the DIY and contact the professionals immediately.\u00a0 The problem might not be that big after all, and it might cause serious damage to your entire solar energy system if you make your own repairs with minimal knowledge. Research <a href=\"https:\/\/homeenergyclub.com\/houston\">electricity companies in Houston<\/a> early on to determine which one will offer you professional assistance and help with your situation. However, it is a great idea to use this checklist as your guide in knowing if your solar inverter might be needing some attention.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The solar inverter is an important piece of the puzzle in your entire solar energy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1770,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[122],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>6 Signs Your Solar Inverter Needs Some Repair - Fanatics Home<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fanaticshome.com\/6-signs-your-solar-inverter-needs-some-repair\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"6 Signs Your Solar Inverter Needs Some Repair - 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