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Renewable Solar - Energy Efficient, Cost-Effective, and Environmentally Safe
As Fafco Solar celebrates over 35 years of service, we still take pride in our high level of service.
Fafco Solar knows the importance of client education regarding the use of solar energy.
Here is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs):
General Information
- Can Homeowners Associations Deny Permission to Install Solar?
- What is the best way to get started with solar energy?
- Does solar energy require me to reduce my standard of living?
- Why is now the best time to buy solar energy products?
- How Many Solar Panels Can I Fit on my Home’s Roof?
- Is Fafco Solar Licensed and Insured?
Solar Electric Photovoltaic System
- What are solar photovoltaic systems?
- Why should I consider a photovoltaic system?
- How much does a photovoltaic system cost?
- What is the break-even point for a solar energy system?
- What kind of financing is available to purchase solar system?
- What is the estimated energy payback period for photovoltaic systems?
- How do I choose the right solar system size?
- Will my solar electric system work when utility power is out?
- Can I use a backup generator with my solar electric system?
- How much will a solar energy system add to the value of my home?
- How long does a solar photovoltaic system last?
- How much renewable electricity does a PV system generate?
- Will the solar panel roof top attachment affect the life span of the roof?
- Is solar panel roof mounting the only way?
- Can I have solar refrigeration?
- Can I run a solar air conditioner?
Solar Domestic Water Heater
- What is a solar water heater system?
- Why should I consider a solar water heater?
- Will I have to get a new water tank?
- Is there is a smart controller that allows me to have hot water if it is cloudy or cold?
- Will the solar heated water be safe to drink?
- How does the water get to the solar collectors on the roof?
- Does my conventional water heater really use that much energy?
- Should I buy a Solar Water Heater or Tankless Water Heater?
Solar Pool Pump
- What is a solar pool pump system?
- Why should I consider solar pool pumps?
- Will I be able to use my water features or vacuum with a solar pump?
- Will I be able to use water features at night?
- Do solar pumps work with solar pool heaters?
- Does a solar pool pump replace an existing pool pump?
- How much does a solar powered pool pump cost?
- How long do solar pool pumps last?
- What if I want to run my solar pool pump at night?
Solar Pool Heat
- What is solar pool heat?
- Why should I consider solar pool heating?
- Can I use a solar pool pump and an electric or a gas heater?
- Do I need a need a different pool pump?
- Can you use pool solar panels to tie into water heat for the house?
- How many solar pool panels do I need?
- Does the solar pool panel have to go on the roof?
- How warm can a solar pool heating system get my pool?
- How are the solar collectors attached to the roof?
- Can the roof solar collectors be installed on a metal or tile roof?
- During the solar collector installation can they be installed horizontally instead of vertically?
- For solar collector efficiency what direction should they be installed on the roof?
- Can the solar collector mounting be on a flat roof?
- Should I buy the cheapest solar pool heating system I can find?
- Is the solar pool heater installation something I can do?
- Will my existing pool pump work with solar pool heat?
- What is the solar panel warranty?
- How do I protect my solar pool heater from freeze damage?
- How do I Maximize My Solar Pool Heater's Performance
- How Do I Turn Off and Isolate my Solar Pool Heating System?
- Bubbles in the Pool with Solar Pool Heating
- How to put a SunTouch solar pool heating controller in service mode
- How to adjust the clock on a Pentair SunTouch solar pool heating controller.
- How Do I Get My Solar Pool Heater Ready for Summer
Solar Attic Fans
- What are solar attic fans?
- Why should I consider a solar attic fan?
- Why is it helpful to run solar attic exhaust fans?
- How much will it reduce the attic temperature?
- When do they turn on and how do the PV panels work?
- Is there a solar attic fan thermostat?
Solar Skylights
- What are solar skylights?
- Why should I consider a solar skylight?
- What makes a solar tubular skylight different than a conventional skylight?
- Is there a solar light kit to create light at night?
- Can a solar light installation be added to a bathroom?
- Can you turn off a solar tube skylight?
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Have More Questions? Contact Fafco Solar or Call 239-574-1500.
Servicing Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Bonita Springs, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Lakeland, and including all of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, and Hernando Counties in Florida
Solar Licensee: Dan Morrissey G+