Blog Tag: Energy Efficiency

Are you considering switching from propane to GeoThermal pool heating? This article from the Six Lakes Country Club is a must-read.

Skyrocketing propane costs caused Six Lakes Country Club in North Fort Myers, who uses propane pool heaters, to consider other heating methods. Since meeting Board Treasurer Tom Goldsmith at an HOA tradeshow, we’ve been working with the Six Lakes Board of Directors on a plan to exchange their propane pool heaters for a GeoThermal pool heating system. The board carefully weighed the costs of propane vs. GeoThermal. They concluded that the GeoThermal system will pay for itself in three years or less and continue to provide energy savings in the future.

Mr. Goldsmith wrote the following article, The GeoThermal Solution, to inform the Six Lakes HOA members of the reasons behind the board’s decision to go GeoThermal. The article provides a brief but excellent overview of GeoThermal technology, as well as an authentic cost comparison of GeoThermal and propane pool heaters. In presenting the benefits of GeoThermal, we couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

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We get asked all the time, how much can you save with geothermal. It’s a great question, but it isn’t one that is straightforward, you will save XYZ dollars. There is a myriad of factors the geothermal energy professionals from Symbiont Service will explain when they pay a site visit to your home or office building in Englewood, Florida.

Geothermal is a great way to lower your carbon footprint and heat and cool your home or office in an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient way. Geothermal helps regulate the heating and cooling in your office or home without having to deal with natural gas, oil or propane.

Is it worth it to make the switch to a geothermal system? It is a personal decision, but we know that our customers see a return on their investment and are very happy with their decision to make the switch.

How Much Can You Save With Geothermal?

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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.

Read more about Variable Speed Pool Pumps

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If the coronavirus pandemic taught us anything it’s that if we are going to spend time in our homes for extended periods of time, we need them to be comfortable, right? One way to ensure you are comfortable in your home is by having an air conditioner that is energy efficient and working properly. We have put together this list and tips for saving money on air conditioning bills. 

The air conditioning and geothermal professionals from Symbiont Air Conditioning can ensure the HVAC unit in your home or office is operating at peak efficiency. When you have a HVAC inspection and take other steps you just might be able to save money on your utility bills and have more money in your pocket.

14 Ways To Save On AC Bills

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Whether you’re a seasoned Englewood, Florida resident who has lived through hurricane season before or if you’re new to the state and are feeling unprepared, we have 7 ways to prepare for the 2021 hurricane season. At the time of this writing, there have already been three named storms and the season is still in the early stages.

Hurricane season doesn’t officially end until November so we are looking at months and months of the potential for hurricane damage. Pre-planning is always best when it comes to hurricane season. If you’re waiting until there is a call for an evacuation to fill your vehicle with gas, chances are you will be waiting in long lines and the gas station may run out before you get your chance at the pump. That is just one of the things you need to prepare and pre-plan for during hurricane season.

7 Ways To Prepare For The 2021 Hurricane Season

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Why is it so humid inside your home or office? In Florida, it’s difficult enough to be outdoors and in the humidity – you go to your home or office to escape it, right? But what happens if you walk into your home and you aren’t facing escape? Then it’s time to call the geothermal professionals from Symbiont Service in Englewood, Florida to find out what is going on.

When it comes to humidity did you know which state has the most humidity? If you guessed Alaska you’d be right, but did you? When you consider “relative humidity” Florida is king! Floridians would definitely agree that this is the case because they live with relative humidity levels of 50% or more! High humidity is uncomfortable, but at its height, it can also be deadly.

7 Reasons The House Is So Humid

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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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Chances are you have heard of Polar Bear swimming. It is when people take a plunge into freezing cold water – many times for a charity fundraiser or maybe because they just want the thrill of having said they did it!

If you’re a pool owner or if you’re visiting a hotel with a pool you don’t want to jump into water so cold it takes your breath away. Swimming pool water temperature matters for your comfort as well as for the water chemistry. If the water is too warm it invites bacteria and algae to grow and bloom. Water temperatures in the 85 degree range is an invitation for bacteria to curl up in a corner of the pool and begin growing. Sometimes you don’t notice it until it’s too late and it could happen because you’ve neglected to clean a space under or behind the pool steps, for example.

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Who wants to save money on residential home heating and cooling? We know the answer is a resounding, “we do!” The geothermal professionals from Symbiont Service Corp in Englewood, Florida get asked all the time for residential money-saving tips and they’ve put together this list.

Investing in geothermal heating and cooling technology for your home is a great way to save money, be more environmentally friendly and have access to non-fossil fuel to heat and cool. When you have a geothermal system installed at your Florida home, it will be drawing on the steady underground temperatures and that provides savings and comfort.

Even if you haven’t installed a geothermal system at your residence, there are still a myriad of ways to stay cool (important in the humid days of summer in Florida) and also save money. No one should have to choose between comfort and cost.

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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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