East Mesa homes around a private golf club

Solar Panel Repair in Alta Mesa, AZ

Testing and replacing damaged panels, from cracked glass to hot spots.

Free written estimate after we look at the roof, the inverter and your production numbers
Itemized pricing: parts, labor, permit and utility paperwork each on their own line
Utility and permit paperwork filed where SRP, the City of Mesa or the county requires it

When a Panel Itself Is Damaged

Some solar panel repair calls in Alta Mesa are about the panels themselves. Alta Mesa is built around an 18-hole championship golf course, and homes near fairways sometimes take a stray ball on the roof. Tempered panel glass is tough, but a direct hit, hail or a dropped tool can crack it. A cracked panel may still produce power for a while, but moisture can get in and cause bigger trouble.

What damage looks like

Spider-web cracks in the glass
Brown or yellow discoloration on the cells
Bubbles or peeling on the back sheet
Burn marks or a melted junction box
A single panel running much hotter than its neighbors

Hot spots are hard to see by eye. They happen when part of a panel stops passing current and heats up. Over time they can damage the panel and nearby wiring.

Testing before replacing

We test each suspect panel's voltage and current and compare it with the others in the array. If a panel is failing, we look for a compatible replacement. Exact matches for older panels are often discontinued, so we check that the replacement's electrical ratings work with your inverter or microinverters and that it fits the racking.

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Warranty and insurance

Manufacturer warranties often cover defects but not impact damage. Homeowner's insurance may cover storm or impact damage. We document the damage with photos and test results for your claim.

About the community

Alta Mesa is home to the Alta Mesa golf club, a private, member-owned equity club with an 18-hole championship course designed by Dick Phelps. The area is made up of many smaller associations, including Alta Mesa Estates, The Villas, Town Square, Fairway Courts, Resort Village and Clubhouse Village at Alta Mesa, each with its own rules. Check with your own association before moving or adding panels; A.R.S. 33-1816 protects your right to solar but allows reasonable placement rules.

Replacing a microinverter under a damaged panel

When a panel takes a hit, the microinverter or optimizer beneath it can be damaged too, especially if water got in through cracked glass. With the panel off, we test the electronics underneath and the connectors on both sides, and replace what has failed. It is a good time to check the neighboring panels' connections as well.

Safety first

Do not walk on panels or try to pull a cracked one yourself. Damaged panels can carry voltage. Call (602) 833-7492 and we will make it safe.

Alta Mesa Facts

Golf club. The Alta Mesa golf club is a private, member-owned equity club with an 18-hole championship course designed by Dick Phelps.
Many associations. The area includes Alta Mesa Estates, The Villas, Town Square, Fairway Courts, Resort Village and Clubhouse Village at Alta Mesa, among others.
HOA solar law. A.R.S. 33-1816 bars planned community associations from prohibiting solar while allowing reasonable placement rules.

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Alta Mesa Questions

A golf ball hit my roof. Should I worry about my panels?

Look from the ground for cracks or a change in monitoring output for that panel. If you see either, have it tested; cracks let moisture in over time.

Can you find an exact match for my old panel?

Sometimes. If the model is discontinued, we find a compatible panel with suitable ratings and frame size.

Will insurance pay for a damaged panel?

That depends on your policy. We provide photos and test results for your claim.

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