Solar photovoltaic panels require little maintenance. There is no need to wash or dust photovoltaic panels, but it is important to keep them clear of shade and debris. Anything above and beyond this is covered by your full service agreement. Your full service agreement includes repair and maintenance for the life of your agreement. Minimal shade and occasional cleaning and inspection are the most important parts of your system's maintenance.

The Vivint Solar service team monitors your system output to ensure it is performing properly and will help you if it's not. Should your roof ever need repairs, the solar panels can be removed and reinstalled for a reasonable fee.

There are many benefits to having a solar energy system that is tied to the grid. First, it eliminates the need for an expensive battery back-up system. Second, you are guaranteed that you will always have access to a power source.

When your solar panels aren't producing enough energy, you automatically draw energy from your utility company instead, making the transition safe and seamless. This type of system also eliminates confusion about over-production. Most states have net metering policies that allow you to use your excess energy as "roll-over credit," but very few utility companies will pay you if you generate more electricity than you use.

With Vivint Solar you won't have to worry about over-production. Because we own and maintain the solar system for you, you simply pay us for the electricity it generates.

Since your home will seamlessly switch over to your traditional energy provider when your panels aren't producing enough electricity, you will receive two smaller bills at the end of each month: one from us and one from the utility.

Did you know it doesn't have to be completely sunny for your system to produce energy? Even in fog or on a cloudy day, your system will produce 25 to 30 percent of what it would on a sunny day.

You also don't need to worry about your system being unproductive in the winter. Although solar panels won't produce power when covered with snow, the snow on the panels should melt quickly because they are installed where your house receives the most sun. Solar panels are also designed to withstand lightning and hail (up to .75 inches traveling at 120 miles per hour).

In the event of a black out, your system is designed to turn off automatically as a safety precaution so utility company technicians can repair electrical lines safely.