Solar Panel Cleaning & Protection
Dust and film buildup on solar panels can reduce annual energy output. The Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that energy lost annually from soiling amounts to as much as 7% in parts of the United States. RadPad cleans panels with deionized water and soft tooling, using manufacturer-safe methods that protect your warranty and the return on the array.
What This Covers
3 ways we handle solar across San Diego County. Same crew, same checklist, whichever you need.
Residential Solar Cleaning
Rooftop arrays cleaned with deionized water and soft tooling to clear the dust and film that quietly cut your output.
Read MoreCommercial Solar Cleaning
Scheduled cleaning for commercial and multi-unit solar installations, sized and timed to protect performance without disrupting the property.
Read MoreSolar Panel Inspection & Cleaning
A visual inspection alongside every cleaning, so loose mounts, damaged panels, or wiring issues get flagged before they become an outage.
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| Service | What It Includes |
|---|---|
| Residential Solar Cleaning | Rooftop arrays cleaned with deionized water and soft tooling to clear the dust and film that quietly cut your output. |
| Commercial Solar Cleaning | Scheduled cleaning for commercial and multi-unit solar installations, sized and timed to protect performance without disrupting the property. |
| Solar Panel Inspection & Cleaning | A visual inspection alongside every cleaning, so loose mounts, damaged panels, or wiring issues get flagged before they become an outage. |
Often Added
Extra scope we can fold into the same visit. Mention it on the quote and it gets priced with the rest of the job.
- Critter Guards
- Bird Proofing
Simple From Start to Finish
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Tell Us What Needs Attention
Call, text or send us a few details and photos. We'll take it from there.
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Get a Clear Quote
You'll know the scope of the work and the price before we begin. No guesswork. No surprises.
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Pick a Time That Works
We'll schedule your service and keep you informed so you know when to expect us.
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We Take Care of the Rest
We arrive ready to work, take care of the details and make sure you're happy with the result before we leave.
Reviewed by the Neighbors
5.0 across 86 Google reviews. These are their words, not ours.
Great service. Had my interior and exterior windows cleaned. As well as my solar panels on roof. All work was done perfectly. Took great care to keep everything clean inside home. Highly recommend John and RADPAD.
Solar Questions
The things people ask before booking solar work.
Don't see your question? Call or text us. We're happy to help.
760.652.9919It depends on how dirty they are. Dust, pollen and marine film cut the light reaching the cells, and in a dry San Diego summer that builds up for months without rain to rinse it. If your output has drifted down and nothing else has changed, soiling is the usual explanation.
Not the way we do it. We use deionized water and soft tooling, no detergents and no abrasives, which keeps the cleaning within what panel manufacturers allow. Pressure washing a panel array is what puts a warranty at risk.
It dries without leaving mineral residue. Ordinary tap water leaves spots on the glass as it evaporates, which is the opposite of what you want on a surface whose whole job is letting light through.
Once or twice a year for most roofs. More often if you are under trees, near active construction, or somewhere the marine layer settles heavily.
RadPad is locally owned and operated in San Diego, serving San Diego County, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, San Elijo Hills, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Sur, La Jolla, San Clemente, and Dana Point. If you're near the edge of that map, call and we'll tell you straight whether we can get to you.
Unless a RadPad technician is performing an interior service, you do not always need to be home during the service. However, RadPad will always confirm with you ahead of time if we need access to your property.
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