Tesla is winding down its Solar Roof product line, bringing one of the most distinctive residential solar products ever introduced closer to the end of its run. For American Home Contractors, this is more than industry news. AHC is a Tesla Premier Certified Solar Roof contractor and has completed more Tesla Solar Roof installations than…
One minute it’s sunny, the next you’ve got golf-ball-sized hail bouncing off your driveway. That’s summer in Maryland and Virginia for you. These storms move fast, and so does the damage they leave behind. The tricky part is that a lot of that damage doesn’t show up as a dramatic hole in your roof. It’s…
When outdoor temperatures climb into the 90s and the air feels thick and heavy, you may wonder how your solar panels handle summer heat in Maryland. Most homeowners assume blazing sun means peak production. Not really. High temperatures actually make solar panels less efficient. The good news is your panels are still generating electricity, even…
If your power flickered or your gutters looked a little worse for wear after the storms that rolled through the DMV in mid-March, you are not imagining it. A powerful weather system brought high winds, localized flooding, and a heightened tornado threat across Maryland, Virginia, and DC. The challenge for local property owners is that…
Solar batter backup means your power stays on, even when the grid goes down. A lot of Maryland and Virginia homeowners assume that having solar panels means they’re covered when the grid goes down. It’s a reasonable assumption. You have panels on your roof producing power, the sun is still shining, so why would your…
