Blog Tag: utility bills

Not everyone understands what a geothermal heating and cooling system is and what it is designed to do. In a nutshell: A geothermal heating and cooling system takes advantage of naturally-occurring heat beneath the surface of the earth. Heat is found just below the ground (about six feet under) and is energy efficient, doesn’t use fossil fuels and is a cost efficient way to heat and cool your home. Intrigued? Call for a geothermal site evaluation!

The idea that a geothermal system is both environmentally-friendly and economical to operate (ie you will save money on your heating and cooling bills!}) is making these system more appealing to Englewood, Florida home and business owners.

Is your home or office site able to host a geothermal energy unit?

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Are you concerned that if you invest in a geothermal energy system for your home, office or to heat and cool your swimming pool water that it will be difficult to maintain? The geothermal energy experts from Symbiont Service Corp in Englewood, Florida have put together a guide to geothermal energy maintenance of the unit.

A geothermal energy unit is relatively low-maintenance and much of the equipment is beneath the ground and that means it’s not exposed to the elements. In Florida, as you know, hurricanes are one of the elements with which we are faced and not having the heating and cooling unit exposed is ideal.

A Guide To Geothermal Energy Maintenance

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Water, water everywhere. It’s true that in Englewood, Florida and other areas of the state we are surrounded by water. But it’s important to conserve water whenever and where ever possible. Water is a resource that requires preservation not only as a way to be more environmentally-friendly but as a way to save money and decrease your utility bills. We have tips for conserving water and saving money in your home or office. 

Finding ways to conserve water is not as difficult as you may imagine. You can talk with your family or your colleagues if you’re operating a commercial business about water conservation. Set up some habits that will help save water without having to invest in equipment — it’s a water conservation win-win! 

Tips For Conserving Water And Saving Money

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Swimming pool contractors know that a variable speed swimming pool pump saves its customers money on pool energy costs and operating costs. The same goes for geothermal contractors in Englewood, Florida. They tell their customers that variable-speed blower motors save money.

In a swimming pool, it makes clear sense. If the pool pump is only circulating the water, it doesn’t need to work as hard as it does when the swimming pool is being vacuumed (for example) When using a variable speed pump, it works harder and faster when it needs to and operates at a lower energy use rate when it is only circulating water.

Home and commercial business owners are always looking for ways to reduce energy consumption without sacrificing comfort. A way to do this is by cutting back on energy costs and a variable-speed blower motor is one of the ways to do just that.

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Heat pumps use ambient air to heat your home, pool or commercial building. Should you use a heat pump?

A heat pump is considered one of the most energy-efficient and cost-effective ways to both heat and cools a home or building. In Englewood, Florida because of the warm, humid air, this device can save money and energy when you heat and cool the house or swimming pool.

This technology uses the heat in the air as the fuel for heating and cooling. If you’re using or considering using one for your heating and cooling needs, you will also want to install a thermostat for it as that will save energy and money on your heating and cooling bills; that’s a win-win.

Heat pump 101 

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You may be wondering, what does how to have a pet-friendly home have to do with geothermal energy or air conditioning… it matters because our pets are part of our family. When we share our lives with our pets, we may need to make accommodations for them in their living space and in our HVAC unit and the way in which we filter our home’s air. 

The geothermal professionals from Symbiont Service in Englewood, Florida know that understanding their customers and the way in which they live (and work) is important to helping assure they are breathing in the cleanest, purest air possible. Heating and cooling the home also relies on clean air filters and furnace filters and those who share their lives with pets have to contend with pet dander and hair and that may mean more frequent geothermal and HVAC unit maintenance and service visits.

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Have you ever wanted to work with a company that is in the geothermal and HVAC field? If you have been trying to find a job, but just don’t have all the experience needed to be an installation apprentice, Symbiont Service is hiring! We are looking for entry-level installation apprentices. 

The company CEO, Sandy King said, “We will train the right individual for the job that offers the potential for advancement. Symbiont Service provides a steady income and an impressive benefits package.” 

Please check out our employment opportunities. 

Symbiont Service Is Hiring Apprentices

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We’re pretty fortunate that in Englewood, Florida and surrounding areas, we don’t have to button up our homes as much as families in the Northeast and other colder climates do. Many of us will move our outdoor living indoors in the coming months and we want to offer tips for a healthier home & indoor air. 

There are simple steps homeowners and commercial building owners can take to protect the home and building from both small and large indoor air dangers. Being proactive in small tasks may lead to much higher safety and quality of life.  

Tips For Healthier Indoor Air

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When is the last time you gave your home and its ventilation a thought? We’ll bet it’s been a long time… or never! Is your home properly ventilated? It’s a question the technicians from Symbiont Service Corp think about and talk with homeowners and commercial building owners about when they pay a service visit.

What is home ventilation?

When we are discussing it, we define it as an “exchange of stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air.” When you think about that, you definitely want to make certain you’re breathing fresh outdoor air rather than stale air, right? Stale air can include pet (and human) dander and dead skin, toxins from household cleaners and even mold spores. 

Home ventilation is important because it can also eliminate contaminants and pollutants from the air.

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“It is hot enough for ya’?” Chances are you’ve heard that phrase a few times during this hot Florida summer. Floridians are accustomed to heat and humidity. We are always looking for ways to save money on air conditioning costs during our long, hot summers. We have come up with 3 ways Florida homeowners can slash cooling costs — then you can spend your savings on fun summer events!

The air conditioning professionals from Symbiont Air Conditioning in Englewood, Florida work with homeowners and business owners to find ways to make cooling homes and commercial buildings more affordable.

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