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Got a new garage door opener recently with wifi and MyQ functionality (Liftmaster 8500W). Problem is it keeps dropping the connection to my home wifi every week or so, requiring me to set things up from scratch each time to restore MyQ functionality. I have set up an additional wifi access...

My factory 8 yr battery/DU warranty will be up in Aug 2023 and I am researching my options as I would like to keep the car as long as it is practical to do so. From what I gather, these are some options I have as they pertain to the battery: 1. everything has been fine on original battery, just...

With two months to go until true-up, it looks like this will be my first year since 2015 being a net producer under current NEM rules. As I understand, this means I should be getting a check from SCE if my year-to-date energy charges are negative, correct? If so, just wondering how much people...

Those of us who live in Huntington Beach, Irvine, Fullerton, or Buena Park will be defaulted into a new CCE through the newly formed OC Power Authority later this year, unless we opt out and choose to stay with SCE. The OCPA energy rates have not yet been made public, but my understanding is...

Is anyone who was approved for a refund check from Tesla still waiting for the check to arrive? I got the approval email on 6/1 and still no check or email update. Original email as follows: "This notice is to inform you that, after review of your request for reimbursement under Tesla’s...

I am starting to see more headlines and social media chatter regarding AB 1139 and was hoping to get some more info and thoughts on the matter from the community here. From what I am reading, it seems like a bill written completely in favor of the utilities to the detriment of current and...

Our home fleet now includes a new Pacifica Hybrid PHEV which will serve as our family road trip vehicle. We have an upcoming trip to places that have Tesla destination chargers, and my question was regarding use etiquette when plugging in to these chargers with a non-Tesla vehicle using an...

Wondering if anyone else has this issue where the monitoring cuts out for a period of time before the problem spontaneously resolves itself. I'm getting this every couple days or so but not sure why it is happening. My guess is the wifi connection is to blame but the rest of the house is fine...

My additional panels went online this past month and I got this message on this month's bill. Was expecting a lot more generation credit but looks like I got capped, which has never happened before. Has anyone had this happen? I'm still a net consumer, just entirely during super off peak hours.

Any ideas on how best to clean the door hinges? Having a hard time getting rid of the brownish orange discoloration.

...other than doing it manually every day, that is? I cannot find another way to get the exact behavior I want out of the Powerwalls: TBC-cost saving from 2pm-8am with peak 2pm-8pm Use solar to power home and recharge Powerwalls from 8am-2pm, with excess sent to grid Zero grid use between...

Has anyone with a pre-refresh Model S tried sanding down the black front splitter on the bottom of the front bumper to smooth out small divots and scratches? Or using some other method that does the same thing? Would love some advice or feedback on best practice.

My original PV system dates back to 11/2015. I have been on NEM 1.0 and TOU-D-A since that time. 2/2020: added 2 Powerwalls, remained on NEM 1.0 + TOU-D-A 2/2021: added 15 more solar panels and 1 Powerwall; currently in PTO process My question is, would I be able to keep NEM 1.0 once I receive...

Had additional panels wired in to my existing system yesterday and they went online without issue. City inspectors came this morning and gave their blessing. However, since the new panels went online the app has started showing the home consumption dropping to zero for extended periods of time...

Sorry for the dumb question, just something I never bothered to ask. Are there any conversion factors involved in calculating the total size of the PV system? Or do you just add up all the panels and their capacities?

Soliciting opinions and advice from the community. Basic situation is this -- solar panels are approved by the city and permits have been issued. Everything up to fire and safety code. However, my HOA wants the panels moved farther away from the roof edge for aesthetic reasons even though the...

Didn't want to hijack another thread that brought up the Quiet Cool whole house fan so I thought I would start a new one. From what I understand, you wouldn't use them when outside air is undesirable (allergens, smoke, excessive pollutants). Under decent air quality conditions, would they make...

Currently have 20 panels (Sunpower 335) and 2 Powerwalls with 2 Level 2 chargers on a 200 amp box. Am getting quotes to add 15 more panels and 1 more Powerwall. One installer is telling me I will need to upgrade to a 400 amp box to do this. Is this true? Would add > $3000 to the project to do so.

Currently have a single stage Carrier 13 SEER unit that is...okay. Has broken down three times in six years so far but no major $$$ repairs needed along the way. With the current heat wave, I can run the Carrier unit off-grid but not for more than 8-10 hours before draining the two Powerwalls...

Just got new set of aftermarket wheels and tires so looking to sell my OEM set. Everything is in good shape. Tread is 5/32 - 6/32 all around with even wear inside to outside. No TPMS. Happy to arrange local pickup in Southern California. Questions welcome!

Cross posting from the Model S forum to get more input (hopefully). Researching 20" tires available with the following characteristics: 1. good tread life (at least 25000 real life miles per set) 2. decent highway performance, doesn't have to be a track star Thought I had it narrowed down to...

Researching 20" tires available in 245/40 with the following characteristics: 1. good tread life (at least 25000 real life miles per set) 2. decent highway performance, doesn't have to be a track star Thought I had it narrowed down to Conti DWS 06 but most reviews I found stated tread life on...

Not sure if there is a market for piano black trim but I'm willing to find out :) Located in Orange County, CA.

I also have front axle squeaking but thought I would create a separate thread since mine is a coil suspension 2015 85D (and not SAS like the other posters). At close to 100k miles, was thinking about having the front suspension control arm bushings replaced anyway. Just a few questions for the...

Closing in on 100k miles with my 2015 85D and considering a functional upgrade in the form of lighter, stronger wheels. Preferably able to take OEM tire size. Loved the Titan7 TR10 design but they aren't making them for the Model S. Most searches only turn up 20" and 21" options -- anyone here...

Doesn't look like Titan 7 will be making their R10 for Model S but would love to find a similar wheel. Does anyone know what these are? Took a screenshot but lost track of the thread. Thanks!

Hi all, Waiting patiently for my PW's to come in and had a quick question. Would it be possible to do the following? 1. Set reserve % high initially (90-100% or so) to charge up PW 2. Manually lower reserve % during peak hours so that PW supplies all home needs while all solar production goes...

Hi all, I'm having a tough time getting a straight answer to the following question: If a residential Powerwall user charges from the grid at all (even just once, perhaps because Stormwatch kicked in automatically or inadvertently), does that disqualify that user from claiming the 30% ITC? My...

I am a conservative fellow and would usually not debate issues of preventive maintenance, but after trying to schedule my 3rd annual service and finding out it really amounts to $475 for new wiper blades, new key fob battery, and an inspection, I'm having a hard time justifying it. I have the...

Last night this Chevy pulls up in my driveway and lingers for about five minutes. From what I can see on my security camera, a man in the driver's seat is fiddling with an electronic device in the passengers seat, possibly a laptop, during this time, while pausing intermittently to look up at my...

Asking $2900 OBO. PM if interested. Thanks for looking!

Saw this yesterday. Excellent sticker placement and visibility! Things I did not know: -Chevy has been in the ZEV market for longer than I realized -The "Z" in ZR-1 stands for Zero Emissions -The new HOV sticker remains white but allows reciprocity in Texas Cheers!

(cross post from general forum) Just got email to redeem my referral prize but I already have the original HPWC. Haven't seen any of these posted yet so thought I'd post here at TMC first. Not sure how much to ask since it's not available for sale at the Tesla shop but thought I'd start at $600...

Hey all, just got my referral prize redemption code. I don't see any for sale yet on eBay or here so I thought I'd put it here first. Not sure how much to ask since it's not available in the Tesla shop but I'll start with $600 and go down if there are no takers. Briefly considered keeping it but...

Just got my renewal notice and the price went up $200 for the next 6-month period. No change whatsoever on my end with clean driving record and no accidents so far. What are you all paying in the So Cal area? My Geico rate: $876.80 (after increase) Breakdown as follows: Comprehensive: $84.30...

NOTE: I am asking about the A/S 3+ (PLUS) which replaces the A/S 3. I'm down to 3/32 tread depth at 33,000 miles and will be needing replacement of the OEM Primacy tires soon. New Primacy set costs $80 more than the A/S 3+ set, so cost not a huge difference. Factors: 85D with 19" square setup...