What Happens to Your Warranty if Unlicensed Crews Touch Your Solar System?
When Texas homeowners call us at Light Group USA, one of the first questions they ask is:
“If someone else works on my solar system, does that void my warranty?”
The short answer is:
Yes. In most cases, letting an unlicensed or unauthorized crew touch your solar system voids both your manufacturer warranty AND your workmanship warranty.
And this happens way more often than people realize.
Today, with so many pop-up solar companies, roofing contractors posing as solar techs, and “handyman” electricians offering cheap panel work, Texas homeowners are accidentally putting their entire solar investment at risk.
This article breaks down what really happens to your warranty, the hidden consequences, and how to protect your system the right way.
Why Warranties Exist — and Why They’re Easy to Lose
Solar systems come with different types of warranties:
1. Manufacturer Warranty
Covers the panels, inverters, optimizers, racking, and other equipment.
2. Workmanship Warranty
Covers the installation quality and the labor performed originally.
3. Roof Penetration Warranty
Protects your roof where solar racking is mounted.
Here’s the part most people miss:
Nearly all manufacturers require that repairs, replacements, removal, or reinstallation be performed ONLY by certified, licensed, or authorized technicians.
If an unlicensed worker touches anything — even something “simple” like disconnecting wires — your coverage can instantly disappear.
As Texas’ #1 service company, we see this issue every single week.
Real Examples We See in Texas Every Month
A roofer “removes panels to save time” → the entire inverter warranty is void.
A handyman cleans panels and disconnects wiring → optimizer warranty void.
A cheap contractor handles a storm-related reinstallation → racking warranty void.
A homeowner tries DIY troubleshooting → manufacturer refuses future claims.
It’s harsh, but it’s real.
Manufacturers (and insurance carriers) are strict because solar systems involve high voltage, fire risk, and structural safety.
One mistake can cause thousands of dollars in equipment damage and compromise the roof.
That’s why homeowners partner with trained professionals like Light Group USA for all service work — including certified residential solar panel installation and commercial installations.
How Unlicensed Workers Void Your Warranty Instantly
Here are the most common ways unqualified crews destroy warranties:
1. Improper Disconnecting / Reconnecting Wiring
Solar components require precise torque, grounding, polarity matching, thermal management, and safe DC/AC controls.
If an untrained crew disconnects wires incorrectly:
hotspots form
wiring overheats
production drops
damage spreads
Manufacturers document all this in their terms.
If they see signs of unlicensed tampering, the warranty automatically voids.
2. Damaging Roof Flashing or Racking
Unlicensed crews often loosen the racking, reuse old hardware, or fail to reseal roof penetrations properly.
This creates:
leaks
mold
roof rot
structural weakness
This is why homeowners call us for certified solar removal & reinstallation — because we preserve both the solar warranty and the roof warranty.
3. Wrong Tools, Wrong Materials
We routinely find:
mismatched wiring
incorrect breakers
non-rated connectors
cheap hardware
missing bonding
Anything outside manufacturer specification voids coverage immediately.
4. Tampering With Inverters or Batteries
Inverters and home battery systems are the most expensive part of a solar setup.
Modern residential energy storage systems (like Tesla Powerwall or Enphase) require authorized installers.
If an unauthorized person opens, adjusts, or removes them:
Battery warranty is voided
Inverter warranty is voided
Performance guarantee is voided
This is why Texas homeowners rely on us for certified energy storage installations and diagnostics.
Why This Matters Even More in Texas
Texas has:
Extreme heat
Severe storms
Hail
High energy demands
Frequent grid instability
Because systems work harder here, warranties are essential.
And because storm repairs are common, Texans are at higher risk of voiding coverage when unlicensed roofing or electrical crews “help out.”
This is also why many homeowners choose Light Group USA for long-term repair and maintenance services — to ensure their system stays healthy AND covered.
What Homeowners Lose When Their Warranty Is Voided
When an unlicensed worker performs service, here’s what disappears:
❌ Manufacturer parts replacement
You become responsible for all equipment costs.
❌ Labor coverage
You’re now paying full price for future repairs.
❌ Roof and racking protection
Any leaks or structural damage become your responsibility.
❌ Performance guarantee
If production drops, you no longer qualify for replacements.
❌ Insurance coverage complications
Insurers may deny claims if unfamiliar workers have tampered with electrical systems.
The worst part?
Most homeowners don’t know their warranty is void until something breaks.
How to Protect Your Warranty — The Texas Smart Homeowner Guide
To keep ALL your warranties valid:
✔ Only hire licensed, certified solar service companies
Your workers must be authorized by the equipment manufacturer.
✔ Ask for credentials before ANY work is performed
A crew should be able to prove:
state license
OSHA certification
manufacturer authorization
insurance
up-to-date equipment training
✔ Never let roofers or electricians touch panels
They are not trained in solar-specific wiring, grounding, or racking.
When you need panels removed for roof work, always call a certified team like ours for solar removal & reinstallation.
✔ Schedule annual inspections
This keeps warranties active and ensures performance remains high.
Our team specializes in ongoing residential solar energy efficiency optimizations that extend system life and reduce bills.
✔ Document every repair
Photos, reports, invoices — everything matters for warranty claims.
Why Texas Homeowners Choose Light Group USA
We’re known as Texas’ most trusted solar service company because:
🔹 We are licensed, certified, and insured
Your warranty stays 100% protected.
🔹 We work with all major solar brands
Enphase, SolarEdge, Tesla, LG, Canadian Solar, QCells, REC, and more.
🔹 We don’t guess — we diagnose
Professional troubleshooting ensures long-term results, not temporary fixes.
🔹 We deliver emergency and same-week service
Panels down? Inverter dead? Roofers coming?
We get you running fast.
🔹 We handle every service you’ll ever need
From full residential solar installation and commercial systems
to
repairs, maintenance, removals, reinstallations, batteries, & energy efficiency upgrades.
You never need to call anyone else.
Final Word: Don’t Risk Your Solar Investment
Your solar warranty is worth thousands — sometimes tens of thousands.
Losing it because an unlicensed or cheap crew touched your system is a mistake no Texas homeowner should experience.
If your solar system needs ANY type of service — removal, inverter work, troubleshooting, battery help, or maintenance — Light Group USA is here to do it the right way, the safe way, and the warranty-approved way.
Ready to Protect Your Warranty?
Contact Light Group USA today.
We keep Texans’ solar systems running, protected, and performing like day one —
no shortcuts, no risks, no unlicensed crews.
