Marine A/C Systems Service and Repair in Florida

Founded in 2005 by local firefighter Rick Bertolani, Marine A/C of Central Florida is here to help ensure your marine air conditioning system is running at peak performance. Our mobile tech units can travel to your location and usually have your vessel’s A/C system back in action the same day.

We take pride in delivering prompt, professional service and leading-edge expertise with a smile. Our mobile marine A/C repair and service trucks are fully stocked with OEM parts and tools — we come to your location in Florida to get your vessel’s marine air conditioning up and running as soon as possible.

Marine Air Conditioning Systems Sales and Installation

Marine A/C of Central Florida is a full-service marine A/C shop. We not only service and repair marine A/C units on cabin cruisers, motor yachts, sportfishing boats, and more. — we also sell and install these systems.

No matter what your need is in the realm of marine air conditioning — chances are we can handle it for you professionally from start to finish. We also install and service marine refrigeration units and watermakers.

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FAQ for Marine A/C (Air Conditioning)

Whether you’ve just bought your first boat or you’ve got some barnacles on your hull — knowing the answers to the most common questions about marine a/c systems is bound to be helpful.

It’s very possible that it could save you a whole lot of money and headaches in the process. We pulled together some of the questions about marine air conditioning systems that we are asked the most and gave them all answers below for your convenience.

Marine A/C systems typically work by circulating seawater through a cooling system that exchanges heat from the air onboard. This process efficiently cools the cabin space while expelling warm air and water back into the ocean. There are a lot of design variations out there, but that’s a simple answer to the question.
Yes, you can run your marine A/C system without shore power by installing a DC-powered air conditioning unit designed to work with your boat’s battery system. Some people find that using an onboard generator is simpler when retrofitting a marine A/C system.
Good question! The size of your marine A/C unit will depend on several factors, including the boat’s interior volume, the climate in which you’ll be operating, insulation quality, and window sizes. But the rule of thumb is about 12,000 BTUs per every 400-450 square feet of cabin space you want to cool.
Several issues can cause poor cooling, a clogged seawater intake is a common one. So are dirty air filters, low refrigerant levels, or a malfunctioning pump. Regular maintenance checks and a complete marine A/C servicing at least once a year are the best way to avoid or minimize problems like these.

The routine maintenance of your marine A/C unit includes cleaning or replacing air filters, checking and cleaning the seawater strainer, inspecting the seawater pump, and ensuring the ductwork is clear and free of obstructions. If it starts losing cooling capacity, you may want to get it looked at by a professional before it gets worse.

The smartest thing to do if your boat is going to sit for months at a time, or the A/C won’t be used for months — is to thoroughly clean the system, check antifreeze levels if applicable, and cover any exterior components to protect them from the elements.

Marine A/C of Central Florida for All Your Marine A/C Needs

Marine A/C of Central Florida specializes in the installation, service, and repair of marine air conditioning systems large and small. Whatever you need, give us a call! Our focus is entirely on marine A/C units, refrigeration, and watermakers — we understand these systems very well and can quickly diagnose problems and solve them for you.

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