Blog Tag: energy bills

Our homes continue to get smarter and smarter! From refrigerators that let you know when you need eggs to stovetops equipped with tablets so you can pull up recipes to lights that turn on when you enter a room and off when you leave, new technologies are making many aspects of our lives easier. Have you ever wondered how smart tech can save money on heating? In a couple of words: Programmable thermostats.

We’ve rounded up some of the best smart home trends (which are bound to change by time we’re done writing this article!) that you may want to consider for your home. 

How Smart Tech Can Save Money On Heating

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When the temperatures and the humidity become oppressive in Englewood, Florida and across the country you may be asking yourself, “What size A/C unit do you need?” The answer isn’t as simple as buying the largest air conditioner on the market and hoping for the best! 

The air conditioning professionals from Symbiont Air Conditioning know that most people invest in an air conditioner that is too large for the space to be cooled. Many people think the larger the unit, the better the cooling it will provide. In fact, an air conditioner that is too large will be less effective than one that is properly sized, it will also be wasting energy and costing you more money to operate.

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Insulation matters for cooling & heating Florida homes. Whether it’s winter and the house is chilly or it’s the height of summer and heat and humidity are oppressive, if your Englewood, Florida home is properly insulated you will:

1. Be more comfortable
2. Save money on utility bills — heating and cooling
3. Be environmentally conscious

Insulation Matters For Cooling & Heating Florida Homes

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Are you losing money every time your home’s heating or air conditioning unit kicks on? Do you even know if your home is energy efficient? Why you should schedule a home energy audit is to find out whether your home is losing energy or whether it’s properly holding in the heated and cooled air that you’re paying for! 

When you schedule a professional energy evaluation with one of our geothermal energy professionals or if you hire a different company you will find ways to: 

1. Reduce energy usage
2. Improve the comfort of your home
3. Save money!

There isn’t a lot you need to do to prepare for an energy audit, but if you do these things, you will be better prepared to speak with an energy professional and make the best use of your time with him or her. 

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Saving money is something many of us want to do, and try to do. Some people will give up their morning coffee at the local drive through, others will “cut the cord” on cable. What if you could easily save money by conserving water in your Florida home?

Florida may be surrounded by water and be overtly humid, but conserving water remains important. Water conservation not only saves homeowners money, but water is also a resource that needs to be conserved and preserved for the health of the environment.

When you conserve water you can decrease your utility bills while at the same time preserving this precious resource for generations to come. Of the many ways in which you can save money, conserving water and saving on your utility bills might be easier than cutting the cord on cable or giving up your favorite latte!

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How To Save Money On Utility Bills

Energy savings is top of mind for many of our customers and because of that the Geo Thermal professionals at Symbiont Service Corp. has long made that a priority and it is one of the core values that guides our team. Our dedication to energy savings and energy efficiency is something that we know our customers appreciate. How to save money on utility bills is something that we work with Englewood-area residents to help them achieve. Saving money on utility bills is something we can help you with!

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Efficient Ways To Heat Your Florida Swimming Pool

If you live in Florida and have a swimming pool you may be looking for efficient ways to heat your Florida swimming pool so you can extend your swim time. Using a swimming pool heat pump will serve to heat the water in an energy-efficient way.

How does a heat pump work?

A heat pump transfers heat from one area to another, through electricity. A heat pump doesn’t generate heat. It uses the ambient air to heat the pool water by pulling the air into a heat pump, warming it and transferring that heat to your pool water. To maximize savings you will want to work with a pool professional to assure the heat pump you have installed is properly sized to your unique pool.

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What are efficient ways to heat swimming pool water? Symbiont Service Corp. professionals answer 

There are many ways in which to heat the water in your swimming pool. The geothermal professionals from Symbiont Service Corp. regularly get asked, “what are efficient ways to heat swimming pool water?” One of the best ways is by using a heat pumps. This piece of equipment provides an energy-efficient way to keep the pool water warm. The way a pool water heat pump works is that it utilizes electricity to transfer heat from the area surrounding the pump aka the ambient air, through the device and then transfers it into the pool water. Rather than generating heat, as most other models do, the use of the ambient air to heat the pool water is a more energy efficient way to extend your pool swim season.

To maximize energy savings, you will want to work with your pool heating professional to make certain you are investing in the proper size equipment for your unique swimming pool.

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Geothermal systems have been getting more and more attention in recent years as a boon for the environment, as well as providing a cost-effective way of heating and cooling your home. But many homeowners have questions about the technology that powers these systems, so if you are interested in geothermal heating and cooling, you should take the time to educate yourself.

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Geothermal is the most efficient energy source available to homeowners in the United States. That’s a sweeping statement, but the facts back it up — and now the tax credits do, too. For every four units of energy a geothermal installation delivers, it consumes one unit of electricity. With a 400 percent efficiency rating, geothermal far surpasses conventional electricity and gas or even green alternatives like solar.

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