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- Why should clean coils?
The dust trap, soil, grime, and other troublesome deposits of its cooling coils reduce the heat transfer efficiency of a HVAC system. If the coils are dirty, the airflow of the system becomes blocked and the system requires the Air Handling Unit blower to draw more energy as it tries to move air through the clogged coils. This also creates some additional strain on the condensing system. The additional strain results in the loss of efficient cooling throughout the occupied space and lessens the life of the system components.
Although a coil may look clean on the surface, the majority of the debris could be logged within the coil. What most people see is an accumulation of dust on the fins that are designed to protect the coil.
So, coil cleaning will ensure efficient air flow through the Air Handing Unit to help for optimal system efficiency.
Solar panels are designed to absorb sunray as a source of energy for generating electricity or heating.
Due to an angle of solar panels, they are more prone to drop birds. Just rain does not wash away the dust, dirt, remaining of bird dropping on a solar panel. The build-up of dust, dirt, pollen, bird dropping and other debris reduces the amount of light hitting the panels and adversely affect optimal Solar Panel Efficiency.
- Cleaning the solar panels operating for 15 months has made their output of electricity double.
Rain is not a satisfying way of cleaning solar panels. Solar panels that were cleaned professionally had a 12% higher output of electricity compared to those cleaned by rain. This literally means that they will generate 15-25% less electricity, which you will have to source from the utility company at their price rates. This easily adds a couple of years on the payback time. So it is important to clean solar panels in order to protect and maintain your investment.
- Provide an green solution for the green technology
Solar panels does not have any moving parts, which is why there`s not a whole lot of maintenance to take care of. However, its cleaning should be an important method of maintenance of solar panels. Optima Steamer doesn’t make wastewater or overspray. Also, it is very effective way of cleaning for solar panels.