Hey all,
I'm struggling here, and hoping someone can walk me through this like they would a 5 year old.
In August we moved into a 3850 sqft house, powered by Edison. We have two HVAC units, 5K and 4K BTU. We have a pool, with a spa. The wife runs the AC 12hrs/day in the summer, and the heat 12hrs/day in the winter.
Here is my running usage since we moved in:
I have met with several installers. NRG, Semper, and a few other respectable installers.
They all have the same pitch, only their equipment differs. I've been offered a wide array of panels: Solaria, Panasonic, Silfab, Canadian, you name it, it's been offered.
The best price I received for a 15K+- system is about $3.05/W.
I've had some weird pushback from several installers regarding the panel brands. For some reason, no one wants to install Panasonic, despite the fact that I've clearly stated to installers that I want Panasonic panels. Yes, the output is smaller (330 compared to 360 or 370), but I've clearly stated that I would rather cut back/make more efficient my home so that I can have Panasonic panels. Still, pushback.
Here are my questions for you guys who've been through this:
1. What size system would you install based on my usage?
2. Why the pushback on the Panasonic panels? Are there incentives other brands offer to installers that are not being disclosed to me? I just cant wrap my head around why I'm getting so much resistance after clearly stating, in writing, that I can sleep easy knowing Panasonic will be here in 20 years to honor the warranty.
3. That said, are the other panels worth the comfort loss? What I mean is, Solaria panels look amazing, and they do perform better than Panasonic, but will Solaria still be around in the years to come to honor my warranty?
4. Is there any weight in the workmanship warranty provided by the installer or is the wise to just count on manufacturer warranty? They all look the same, but for example, I read through the Semper warranty (my #1 choice based on reviews, client feedback) and there are holes, and a very vague description of their coverage in case of damage or faulty installation.
5. Are there any questions I'm not asking?
I appreciate your advice here gents. Sending you each a bundle of good karma in trade for your assist here.
I'm struggling here, and hoping someone can walk me through this like they would a 5 year old.
In August we moved into a 3850 sqft house, powered by Edison. We have two HVAC units, 5K and 4K BTU. We have a pool, with a spa. The wife runs the AC 12hrs/day in the summer, and the heat 12hrs/day in the winter.
Here is my running usage since we moved in:
I have met with several installers. NRG, Semper, and a few other respectable installers.
They all have the same pitch, only their equipment differs. I've been offered a wide array of panels: Solaria, Panasonic, Silfab, Canadian, you name it, it's been offered.
The best price I received for a 15K+- system is about $3.05/W.
I've had some weird pushback from several installers regarding the panel brands. For some reason, no one wants to install Panasonic, despite the fact that I've clearly stated to installers that I want Panasonic panels. Yes, the output is smaller (330 compared to 360 or 370), but I've clearly stated that I would rather cut back/make more efficient my home so that I can have Panasonic panels. Still, pushback.
Here are my questions for you guys who've been through this:
1. What size system would you install based on my usage?
2. Why the pushback on the Panasonic panels? Are there incentives other brands offer to installers that are not being disclosed to me? I just cant wrap my head around why I'm getting so much resistance after clearly stating, in writing, that I can sleep easy knowing Panasonic will be here in 20 years to honor the warranty.
3. That said, are the other panels worth the comfort loss? What I mean is, Solaria panels look amazing, and they do perform better than Panasonic, but will Solaria still be around in the years to come to honor my warranty?
4. Is there any weight in the workmanship warranty provided by the installer or is the wise to just count on manufacturer warranty? They all look the same, but for example, I read through the Semper warranty (my #1 choice based on reviews, client feedback) and there are holes, and a very vague description of their coverage in case of damage or faulty installation.
5. Are there any questions I'm not asking?
I appreciate your advice here gents. Sending you each a bundle of good karma in trade for your assist here.
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