Blog Tag: GeoThermal

Here’s what you need to know about GeoThermal pool heating in Ft. Lauderdale.

Have you considered GeoThermal pool heating, but aren’t sure if it’s the right fit for your needs? Does the scale of your heating requirements have you concerned about whether GeoThermal can do the job? If you feel this way, I’m here to let you know you have nothing to worry about. However, don’t just take my word for it. Today I’m speaking with Laura Voit about how she implemented GeoThermal heating throughout the city of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. They have a long tradition of being a big swimming town, so proper heating year-round was crucial. 

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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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Comparing the costs of gas, GeoThermal, and air-source heaters.

Today I’m at Sand Hill Preserve, where we just finished installing four air-source heat pumps to heat their pool and spa. I wanted to take this opportunity to compare gas, GeoThermal, and air-source units.

They decided to install four air-source AquaCal SQ-166R heat pumps for budgetary reasons. These units can cool the pool during the summer and heat it during the winter. They also have a titanium heat exchanger, which is impervious to the chemical balance of the pool water, so you never have to worry about staining the pool. Our GeoThermal units have the same feature.

Gas heaters, which they used to use at Sand Hill Preserve, have a cupronickel coil. The copper will eventually be stripped out and will stain the pool walls a blue-green color. While we’re on the subject, Sand Hill Preserve paid almost $29,000 a year to heat the pool with gas heaters. With their new air-source heat pump, it’ll only cost them around $8,800 a year. Had they gone with GeoThermal units, they would have saved an additional $3,000 per year.

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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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The Commonwealth Institute Names Symbiont Service & President Sandy King Top Women-Led Businesses in Florida Annual award highlights women business leaders who are making a significant impact on the state’s economy

The Commonwealth Institute (TCI), together with its research partner Kaufman Rossin, announced Symbiont Service and President Sandy King part of the 16^th annual Top Women-Led Businesses in Florida list, recognizing the honorees during a virtual event. These awards honored 75 for-profit and non-profit as well as 5 startup organizations.

“On behalf of TCI, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to all of our Top Women honorees and special recognition for our Top 5 awardees: Lisa Bauer, Starboard Cruise Services; Christine Cauffield, LSF Health Systems; Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line; Leah Carpenter, Memorial Hospital West; and Penny Shaffer, Florida Blue,” said TCI Florida Chapter Executive Director Jacqui Kiviat.  “This is an exciting time at TCI, as we build increased programming and support for more women in business leadership roles and their businesses throughout Florida.”

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 “No Chlorine – No Problem!” the generators that Symbiont Service can replace liquid or tablet chlorine in the pool and eliminates the need for liquid, granular or tablet chlorine. The water won’t taste salty, but will make the water soft and your skin smooth.This year Florida is faced with a chlorine shortage, as are many states across the country. 

The geothermal specialists from Symbiont Service who work with commercial pool operators and residential pool owners share the information that there is an unprecedented shortage of chlorine that has the potential to impact summer swimming in Englewood, Florida and the surrounding areas.

What is causing the shortage?

1. A massive fire at a chlorine manufacturing plant in the wake of Hurricane Laura
2. COVID-19 pandemic
3. Supply chain interruptions

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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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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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Have you ever gone on vacation and wanted to jump in the swimming pool at the resort or hotel only to find it was FREEZING?! It seems like a resort or hotel should have water that is warm and comfortable enough for the guests to enjoy. We’re not talking bathwater warm, but warm enough that you’re not dealing with goosebumps and chattering teeth! How warm is warm enough for your swimming pool water? It is a bit subjective, but there are averages!

If you’re a commercial property owner or manager, you know that many of your guests to pay you a visit because they want to get away from cold weather and have a treat of a swim in a pool on their vacations.

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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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