Blog Tag: energy bills

Variable speed versus single-speed pool pumps. Is there a difference? Should you make the investment in a variable speed pump when a single speed has a lower up-front price? The geothermal professionals at Symbiont Service Corp in Englewood, Florida explain the benefits of variable speed pool pumps vs single-speed. 

One of the questions the geothermal professionals from Symbiont Service get asked all the time is, “what’s better? A variable speed pool pump or a single speed?” We recommend variable speed pumps, and we’ll explain why and explain the differences between them so you can make an informed decision.

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Do you find yourself standing in front of the vents in your home and not feeling enough air blowing out? Have you ever asked yourself how good is the airflow in your HVAC unit? Not everyone does or has, but the geothermal HVAC professionals from Symbiont Service in Englewood, Florida ask that question for you and ensure the airflow is where it needs to be throughout your home or office.

If you notice that there are some vents in your home that blow “too much” and others that blow “too little” make note of that. Let our geothermal expert know when he or she pays a service visit.

How Good Is The Airflow In Your HVAC Unit?

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If you don’t want to cover your pool for the winter months, we can give you a myriad of reasons why geothermal is best for pool water heating and the number one reason... you can swim almost year-round! 

Winter in Englewood, Florida may not be what winter is in other parts of the country, but there still may be times when the swimming pool water is simply too cold. When that happens you wish you had taken the time to talk with someone about how to be able to comfortably swim all winter long in warm water.

Heating the pool water with a heat pump is an economical way to do just that. A geothermal heat pump is energy-efficient and warms the water in the summer, fall, winter and spring. When you can swim year-round it is ideal, right? Who doesn’t want to spend time with friends and family in the pool exercising, having a party or simply relaxing? When you have a geothermal heat pump installed you will be swimming even on the coldest of Florida winter days.

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How clean is the air you breathe? If you don’t understand the MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value) of the air filter in the HVAC unit in your home or commercial building, you should. Ask a Symbiont Service geothermal professional, “how do MERV ratings impact air flow” and air quality. 

Today’s HVAC units can accommodate and more efficiently utilize air filters with higher MERV ratings. Homes and commercial buildings with old HVAC units may not operate as effectively and could experience problems in air flow. An air conditioning unit that has impeded air flows will place unnecessary stress on the HVAC unit and cost more to operate.

Talk with one of the geothermal and HVAC professionals from Symbiont Service when he or she pays a visit and ask about the MERV rating of the air filter in the unit in your home or facility.

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Winter feels different when you live in Englewood, Florida than it does in many areas of the country. In Florida, though, it does get cool enough that the pool water may not be comfortable for year-round use. Is the pool heater ready for winter is a question our Geothermal swimming pool heating technicians answer all the time.

Geothermal swimming pool water heating is a way to heat the water that is:

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How much longer before we’re going to have to replace the HVAC system? It’s a question homeowners and commercial property owners and managers ask themselves at the beginning, middle and end of the heating and cooling season.

The air conditioning professionals from Symbiont Air Conditioning in Englewood, Florida have advice on the life cycle of an air conditioning unit and ways in which their experienced HVAC pros can help extend the life of your unit.

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If you’re looking to make updates and upgrades to the heating and cooling unit at your home, office or in your swimming pool, you may have heard about the benefits of geothermal energy. At Symbiont Service Corp, geothermal experts in Englewood, Florida we talk with our customers about the pros & cons of geothermal energy all the time.

Knowing all of the benefits and potential drawbacks of a geothermal energy system in your home, your office or for the family swimming pool allows you to make the best and most informed decision possible for your heating and cooling needs. 

Pros & Cons Of Geothermal Energy

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Swimming pool contractors know that a variable speed swimming pool pump saves its customers money on pool energy costs and operating costs. The same goes for geothermal contractors in Englewood, Florida. They tell their customers that variable-speed blower motors save money.

In a swimming pool, it makes clear sense. If the pool pump is only circulating the water, it doesn’t need to work as hard as it does when the swimming pool is being vacuumed (for example) When using a variable speed pump, it works harder and faster when it needs to and operates at a lower energy use rate when it is only circulating water.

Home and commercial business owners are always looking for ways to reduce energy consumption without sacrificing comfort. A way to do this is by cutting back on energy costs and a variable-speed blower motor is one of the ways to do just that.

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When will your air conditioner stop working? In the middle of a heatwave and/or on a weekend or a holiday. Never fails, right?! We have 4 simple A/C unit tasks to do today to help assure it’s working property OR if you notice anything out of the ordinary, you can give us a call to have it fixed.

Routine maintenance, performed by the air conditioning professionals from Symbiont Air Conditioning in Englewood, Florida will help assure your air conditioner is going to work when you need it to! You don’t want to have to wait for an appointment when you’re sitting in a hot and humid house.

When your HVAC unit is properly and regularly maintained it will:

1. Use less energy
2. Cost less money to operate
3. Cool your house the way it is supposed to

 4 Simple A/C Unit Tasks To Do Today

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When it comes to major appliances, preventative maintenance is always best. Waiting for something to break down or crossing your fingers and hoping it doesn’t will usually mean an emergency service visit, usually after hours and on a holiday! Planned maintenance prevents unexpected surprises.

Budgeting for a maintenance visit for your heating or air conditioning unit may not be at the top of your priority list, but the money you put into preventative maintenance pays off in the long run. Additionally, if you have one of our experienced geothermal service technicians pay a maintenance visit and there is a potential issue, you may have time to plan for it and have it addressed before you’re freezing or roasting if it breaks down when you’re not prepared.

A planned maintenance visit is one of the best ways you can ensure the heating and/or cooling system will be ready when you need it the most. Schedule a regular service visit with one of our qualified professionals to keep the HVAC system running smoothly and efficiently. Plan for a service visit in the spring and one before cooler weather settles in.

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