Customer Spotlight: Riva Del Lago Condominium
“Sharply rising gas prices four years ago prompted a search committee by our Board of Directors for cheaper alternative means of heating our 60,000 gallon pool. Keeping the pool gas budget within reason yet trying to satisfy the needs of older residents for near 90°F water temperature was a lose/lose proposition. The solution to our dilemma was proposed by Symbiont.We accepted the GeoThermal Heat Exchange proposal and I can honestly say that it has been more than just a win/win situation.
In dollars and cents the change from propane to the geothermal heaters has been nothing short of remarkable. Our last winter season heating the pool to 82°F with propane cost in excess of $38,000; not to mention the human toll of listening to unhappy residents who could not enjoy 82°F water temperatures. The winter season following the summer of our geothermal installation we raised our pool temperature to 88°F and still saved approximately $23,000 compared to the previous year.
For a property manager, even more exciting was the answer to the never ending request to make the pool water warmer. Suddenly, it was no longer the “artful dance” answer but rather: “what temperature would you like it”?! Our pool is 88°F and without any further requests to make the water warmer. Make the change!
Symbiont is the answer. I found the company to be forthright, stand up and do the right thing. There have been some problems along the way but they have been easily solved without any major expense to the Association. Regular maintenance has helped of course, as it always does.”
Paul L. Faulise, CAM
Suitor, Middleton, Cox & Assoc.
Riva Del Lago Condominium Assoc., Inc.
14350 Riva Del Lago Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33907
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