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These tips will help prepare your pool heating systems for a hurricane.

Hurricane season is upon us. Despite recently recovering from Hurricane Ian, it’s important to continually prepare for the possibility of another storm. To help you with this, we’re sharing what you should do for your pool heating system to keep you prepared for a hurricane.

Our customer from Edgewater Club in Englewood, Florida, was at the epicenter of Hurricane Ian. However, they followed our recommendations. They inspected their units and hurricane straps for good condition and ensured no rust or missing screws. They also turned off their power, which helped them withstand the hurricane impressively well. Everything is still intact and nothing was blown away.

Along with checking your hurricane straps, we advise you to turn off the power to the heaters and all of your power equipment during a hurricane. Once the storm has passed and conditions are safe, we recommend calling us before turning your equipment back on. Several safety checks need to be conducted to ensure the units are safe to operate.

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Find out why Symbiont is the perfect place to build a meaningful career.

At Symbiont, we are committed to creating a work environment that is not only productive but also fulfilling for our employees. We value the contributions of each team member and believe that everyone plays a crucial role in our success. To show this, today we are sharing some of the reasons why our employees say Symbiont is the best place to work.

1. A supportive environment. Our team members are encouraged to share their ideas, take risks, and collaborate to achieve their goals. We believe that every voice matters and that our success is the result of the collective effort of our team.

2. The work-life balance. We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we provide benefits that help our employees manage their personal and professional lives.

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We are a southwest Florida-based company specializing in GeoThermal pool heating and air conditioning. With over 40 years of experience, our employee-owned company is committed to providing high-quality services to its customers. We are expanding, and we are currently in need of qualified service and maintenance technicians with good core values.

We offer comprehensive benefits packages, including health insurance, 401K, stock options, paid vacations, paid holidays, and a company vehicle. If you’re looking for a company that values its employees and provides opportunities for growth, we could be the right fit for you.

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In 2021, Symbiont Service Corp became 100% employee owned by transitioning to an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Just over one year later, we are still excited, and the company is flourishing!

Reflecting on Symbiont Service’s Journey to 100% Employee Ownership

Leading up to the anniversary of the big ESOP announcement, Sandy King, President of Symbiont Service Corp, sat down with Phillip Hayes to be interviewed for his podcast, Journey to an ESOP. Phillip, known as The ESOP guy, played an advisory role throughout Symbiont’s ESOP process.

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Happy Holidays! 24/7 Emergency Service Available.

As always, we will have on-call technicians available for 24/7 emergency service over the holidays. You won’t have to let a pool heating or air conditioning malfunction keep you from enjoying your celebration.

Please note that our office will be closed on the following dates to allow our staff to spend time with their families over the holidays:

Office Closed

Monday, December 26, 2022
&
Monday, January 2, 2023

Warm wishes for health and happiness this holiday season and throughout the New Year!

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An update on the current and future tax credits in the GeoThermal industry.

On August 16 of this year, the president of the United States signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. That means a change in the tax credits available to both the residential and commercial markets.

I’m pleased to announce that tax credits for GeoThermal heat pumps went from 26% to 30% this year. Also, they’ll go through 2032 without change in the residential sector. Moreover, the tax credit will drop to 26% in 2023 and then to 22% in 2024 on the commercial side. This is all good news for the GeoThermal industry—it truly helps offset the cost of the equipment itself. On the commercial side, tax credits went from 10% to 30% in 2022, so I suggest speaking with your CPA about this.

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We explain some of the benefits of employee ownership through ESOPs.

Recently, we made a blog post about employee ownership through stock options. We believe ESOPs are the way forward for our company, so today we’ll dive deeper into the topic. There’s a lot to go over, but by the end of the video, you should understand the basics of what ESOPs do to help a company and its employees.

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October 1, 2022

Valued Customers,

Hurricane Ian left our central headquarters for Symbiont Service Corporation without water, internet, power, or cell phone service. Several parked vehicles were damaged, signs were torn down, and water damage to some office spaces. The roadways out of Symbiont are blocked by fallen trees or flooding, and gas for our vehicles is in limited supply. It is difficult for some of the employees to report to work as their homes are also damaged.

Our East Coast Florida team is available for service if we can dispatch the service information to them. We are working on a plan through the weekend to set up partial operations by Monday, and we ask that you be patient with our response time. We value our customers and want to help as soon as possible.

My cell number is 941-716-8217; I am in the Sarasota area and currently have cell service.

I appreciate your understanding and hope you and your families are safe.

Take care,
Sandy King

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Here’s what you need to know about our decision to introduce ESOPs.

Recently, we hosted a presentation all about ESOPs. Employee stock options are crucial so that we all share in our company’s success. Michael Miller, the Trustee of our ESOPs, stopped by to explain how they work and benefit you. 

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Here’s what you need to know about GeoThermal pool heating in Ft. Lauderdale.

Have you considered GeoThermal pool heating, but aren’t sure if it’s the right fit for your needs? Does the scale of your heating requirements have you concerned about whether GeoThermal can do the job? If you feel this way, I’m here to let you know you have nothing to worry about. However, don’t just take my word for it. Today I’m speaking with Laura Voit about how she implemented GeoThermal heating throughout the city of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. They have a long tradition of being a big swimming town, so proper heating year-round was crucial. 

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