
How Do MERV Ratings Impact Air Flow
Posted In: Blog, Air Conditioning
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…

Efficient Ways To Heat Your Swimming Pool
Posted In: GeoThermal Energy
Efficient Ways To Heat Your Swimming Pool: Tips from Symbiont Service Geo Thermal Professionals You’re looking forward to a swim either before or after work, but the idea of stepping to chilly water isn’t your idea of a relaxing…
Symbiont’s Geothermal Work On Anna Maria Island Featured In Energy Efficiency & Technology Magazine
Posted In: GeoThermal Energy
Anna Maria Island is going green – and Symbiont Service Corp is helping the community reach that goal. With geothermal heating and cooling technology, the new Green Villageproject, set for completion in 2012, plans to equalize the net effect of…
Heat Pumps Can Heat Your Pool, Too
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Heat Pumps, Heating, High-Efficiency, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Programmable, Service & Maintenance, Thermostats
You’ve heard about the efficiency of heat pumps in terms of heating and cooling your home, but did you know that heat pumps can be used to effectively heat your pool, too? That’s right, just as a household heat pump…
When Your Air Conditioner’s Motor Can Adjust Speed, Watch Energy Savings Climb
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Service & Maintenance, Technicians
If you’re like most Florida homeowners, cutting your air conditioning costs is a top priority. While there are many factors at play when it comes to the efficiency of your air conditioner, there is one that most homeowners tend to…
Air Handlers With Variable-Speed Features Give Efficiency A Big Boost
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Energy Evaluations, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality
Looking for year-round HVAC efficiency? Have you considered the benefits of variable-speed air handlers? Traditional air handlers only turn on and off, but variable-speed models give you the option of running your system at a lower capacity — one that…
Degree Days: HVAC Contractors Use Them In Their Calculations, And You Can Too
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Heating, Insulation, Service & Maintenance
Figuring “degree days” is helpful in tracking energy consumption in your home. The concept helps keep track of how many degrees you cool down or warm up your home and can be averaged over a month, allowing comparisons to other…
Planning A Last-Minute Getaway This Summer? Program Your Thermostat Before You Leave
Posted In: Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Heating, Programmable, Service & Maintenance, Thermostats, Zoning Systems
If you’re planning a last-minute getaway before summer ends, don’t forget to deal with your thermostat. If your home is going to be empty while you are away, you don’t need to maintain your regular temperature settings. Adjusting your thermostat…