
If your solar inverter has stopped working or keeps throwing errors, NG Elec can test it, tell you whether it's worth repairing and replace it if it isn't. On typical NG Elec jobs in 2026, an inverter replacement costs about $1,800 to $2,200 incl GST.
We'll call you within one business day. Need us sooner? Call 0425 322 552.
A failing solar inverter usually shows up as an error light, a blank screen, low or zero generation in the app, or a breaker that keeps tripping. On typical NG Elec jobs in 2026 a replacement costs about $1,800 to $2,200 incl GST, and an inspection and report starts from $220. We can fit a hybrid inverter so you're ready for a battery later.
Is this you?
Most inverters show a fault light or code on the screen. Take a photo of it before you call, it helps us work out what's going on.
If your app or bill shows much less solar than the same time last year, the inverter is one of the first things we check.
No display and no usual hum during the day can mean the inverter has shut down. Check the solar isolators and breaker are on first.
Sometimes it's just the wifi. If you've got a Sungrow, try our Sungrow wifi guide before booking a call-out.
Repeated tripping can point to an inverter fault or a problem elsewhere in the system, like the panels or wiring. That needs a licensed electrician to test it.
What we do
We find the actual fault first, then give you options with prices, so you're not replacing parts that don't need replacing.
We check the inverter, panels, isolators and wiring. A fault that looks like the inverter can sometimes be somewhere else. Inspection and report from $220.
If it's still under the manufacturer's warranty or a repair makes sense, we'll tell you. If it's not worth fixing, we'll say so and quote a replacement.
If you're replacing anyway, a hybrid inverter lets you add a battery later without another inverter swap. We'll explain whether it suits your setup and budget.
Some older systems are on feed-in arrangements worth keeping. We'll check how a replacement affects your current feed-in arrangement before we quote, so you can decide with the full picture.
We handle the SA Power Networks paperwork, fit and commission the new inverter, and take the old one away.
We connect the new inverter to your wifi and app so you can see what your system is doing from day one.
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How it works
Call 0425 322 552 or fill in the form with the brand, any error code and a photo of the inverter label if you can.
We test the system on site and tell you what's wrong, whether it can be repaired, and what a replacement would cost.
You get a free itemised quote. If you go ahead, we lodge any SA Power Networks paperwork and book the install.
Licensed electricians fit the new inverter, test the system, set up monitoring and show you the app.
Pricing
On typical NG Elec jobs in 2026, an inverter replacement costs about $1,800 to $2,200 incl GST, and a solar inspection and report starts from $220 (insurance reports cost more). Every quote is free and itemised.
FAQ
On typical NG Elec jobs in 2026, about $1,800 to $2,200 incl GST. A hybrid inverter, three phase supply or extra wiring work can change that. Every quote is free and itemised.
It depends on the fault, the inverter's age and whether it's still under the manufacturer's warranty. We test it first and give you an honest answer. If a repair or warranty claim makes more sense, we'll tell you.
It can, depending on your current arrangement and what you replace it with. We'll check how a replacement affects your current feed-in arrangement before we quote, so you know where you stand before deciding.
If you think you'll want a battery in the next few years, a hybrid inverter is usually worth looking at. It lets the battery connect later without swapping the inverter again. We'll talk through whether it suits your system. See our solar battery page for more.
Sometimes it's hard to tell from the ground. Low output can come from the inverter, a panel fault, shading, dirt or wiring. That's why we test the whole system. Our solar repairs and maintenance page covers the other common faults.
Not always. Monitoring often drops out when your wifi changes. If the inverter screen looks normal, check the wifi connection first. Our Sungrow wifi guide shows how for Sungrow inverters.
You can check that the solar breaker and isolators are on, following the shutdown and startup label near your inverter. Don't open the inverter or touch wiring. If it still won't run, book a licensed electrician.
Free quote
Tell us the brand and any error code, and send a photo if you can. We'll test it, explain repair vs replace and give you an itemised price. Or call 0425 322 552.
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