energy consumption

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…