Blog Category: Energy Evaluations

Not everyone understands what a geothermal heating and cooling system is and what it is designed to do. In a nutshell: A geothermal heating and cooling system takes advantage of naturally-occurring heat beneath the surface of the earth. Heat is found just below the ground (about six feet under) and is energy efficient, doesn’t use fossil fuels and is a cost efficient way to heat and cool your home. Intrigued? Call for a geothermal site evaluation!

The idea that a geothermal system is both environmentally-friendly and economical to operate (ie you will save money on your heating and cooling bills!}) is making these system more appealing to Englewood, Florida home and business owners.

Is your home or office site able to host a geothermal energy unit?

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Water, water everywhere. It’s true that in Englewood, Florida and other areas of the state we are surrounded by water. But it’s important to conserve water whenever and where ever possible. Water is a resource that requires preservation not only as a way to be more environmentally-friendly but as a way to save money and decrease your utility bills. We have tips for conserving water and saving money in your home or office. 

Finding ways to conserve water is not as difficult as you may imagine. You can talk with your family or your colleagues if you’re operating a commercial business about water conservation. Set up some habits that will help save water without having to invest in equipment — it’s a water conservation win-win! 

Tips For Conserving Water And Saving Money

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Before, during and after #HurricaneIrma, Sandy King, president of Symbiont Service Corp said her employees pulled together to prepare the business to weather the storm. “We had team members boarding up the windows at the store, securing equipment and doing everything necessary to assure everything was as safe as possible,” she said. “We also had a few team members who stayed at the store during the height of the hurricane because they felt safer there than at home.”

After the storm passed, Sandy and her team jumped into action to get the business back up and running, “We knew we were going to have customers who would need to have their pool heaters and their home air conditioning units inspected before they were able to safely turn them back on and we wanted to be ready when our customers needed us.”

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What Is A Home Energy Test?

Chances are you have heard of home energy testing but may wonder, “what is a home energy test” and whether it makes sense for you to schedule one for your home. Florida homeowners certainly want their homes to be as efficient as possible especially in the hot, humid climate in which we live. The Florida weather means that your air conditioner will work harder than those in other parts of the country and because of that you will want to make certain your home is as energy efficeint as possible. You will also want to make certain your air conditioner is operating at peak efficiency before summer returns.

Scheduling a professional energy audit and evaluation is a way to help determine if your house is as efficient as possible. This means, for example, that your home doesn’t have any “leaks” from which the air you’re cooling is escaping or that outside air is making its way into your home.

Look for an energy evaluation professional who is trained in energy audits. The professionals at Symbiont services have many years experience performing energy audits and assessments for Florida homeowners.  After the energy evaluator visits your home and performs the energy evaluation test, he or she will offer you a document that will highlight any areas of concern.

An energy evaluation test includes:

1. A thermographic scanning. This scan shows differences in temperatures within the home and also shows where cooled air is seeping out of the home. The thermographic scanning also highlights where there isn’t enough insulation in the home or where insulation may be improperly installed. The test will highlight “spot leaks” and areas of infiltration. You should receive a document that highlights these areas with colored areas.
2. A blower door test will likely be performed. With this test, a fan will be attached to an exterior door frame of your house. The fan will draw the air out of the house and lowers the air pressure inside. Because air will try to enter the house to equalize the internal pressure, the blower door test allows the auditor to track areas where air is coming into the home. This test will detect unsealed openings (like around window or door frames) or cracks in the walls or foundation.

Contact Symbiont Service to answer any questions you have about energy audits and to schedule yours. At Symbiont Services we want to educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).  For information, click here to download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.

Symbiont Service Corp. serves Englewood, Florida and the surrounding areas. To get started, check out our website.

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Energy savings is part of what the geothermal professionals at Symbiont Service Corp have focused on and worked with customers to achieve. Symbiont Service Corp professionals work offer energy saving tips for homeowners based on federal Energy Star information.

Energy Saving Tips For Homeowners

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The residents of Florida’s Suncoast know how important their cooling system is, especially when battling searing temperatures. Unfortunately, trying to keep cool during the summer months can take a toll on your monthly budget when your home is not as energy efficient as possible. Fortunately, a home energy evaluation can help lower your cooling costs and keep your HVAC unit running efficiently.

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The appliance that Floridians rely on to get through the summer is an air conditioner — 85 percent of which use R-22 Freon. Prices are rising because this refrigerant is being phased out and R-22 shortages are expected. By 2020, its production will cease completely.

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Even though Florida is surrounded by vast bodies of water, water conservation efforts remain important, as they not only preserve the resource, but also decrease your utility bill in the process. Conserving water is not a difficult task and establishing water-wise habits doesn’t require expensive equipment or complicated remodeling.

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Professional energy evaluations are a great way to reduce your energy usage while simultaneously improving the comfort of your home. Knowing what to expect beforehand can help you get the most out of an energy evaluation.

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In the early 1990s, the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency founded the Energy Star program. This unique program was designed to help protect the environment and reduce energy usage by placing a bright blue label on products that met strict energy guidelines. These labels would allow consumers to tell at a glance whether or not a product was energy efficient.

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