Marine Air Conditioner

Marine AC and Refrigeration

Boat AC and refrigeration repairs and installations. We repair and install marine ac and refrigeration on sailboats, powerboats, and working vessels. We are based in Maryland, but offer services around the world. We can provide in person or remote support anywhere in the world for your marine air conditioner needs. We focus mainly on marine water cooled air conditioning. 

NEW: BoatAC.net will travel to you for larger, more complex installations, repairs or replacements of marine air conditioning systems, chillers and boat ac units. BoatAC can design your system, ship you all the parts you'll need (including all the specialty hoses, clamps, wires, etc) and even travel to your vessel to do the work for you, if needed. We can also provide remote support to owners and boat mechanics who want to install Marine AC systems themselves.

Lifeboat Climate Control Systems
We installed 12v boat air conditioner units on these lifeboats for the Navy.
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Richard Gray
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Eric is a consummate professional, incredibly knowledgeable about his craft and the systems. His communications were prompt, detailed and educational. He arrived a day early and quickly had our new system operational and in fine form. He even took the time to explain some of his techniques and equipment not only to me, but to one of the boatyard employees who works on air conditioners. He did what he said he would do, on time and within his estimate. He has our unqualified endorsement. Thank you, Eric.
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Pierre Holstein
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Eric is knowledgable, fast, and effective. He did exactly what he promised to do, and the unit he installed was as quiet and effective as he said that it was going to be. In the process of installing a new unit, he cleaned all our raw water lines without charging extra. :) Highly recommend.
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Ramaz Metreveli
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Exceptionally well done work. It was very easy to communicate and discuss all the details. Quality of work was absolutely top notch. Overall I am very happy with the results.
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Jean-Pierre Guay
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I recently bought a 2005 Hunter 38 without air conditioning/ heat pump installed. I contacted BoatAC thru e-mail and Eric called me the same day! We were in November and I was expecting a slow process considering the season was over and all the boats had been winterized in Vermont, so I had figured a spring install potential at best… He gave me a ton of explanations and we have talked about the various possibilities, AC Vs DC etc. To my surprise he offered to install early December and that he was fully equipped to do the work without marina power or water! He came all the way to Northern Vermont and him and Matt performed an amazing job on the boat, with top quality components. I highly recommend Eric and BoatAC, without compromise. I can’t wait for next season but in the meantime he has cut short the in between seasons wait period with sailing discussions at the marina, in December! Thank you greatly Eric, have a wonderful Christmas! Jean-Pierre
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Stuart Smolen
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We called on a Sunday on the hottest day of the year with our AC not working. Eric answered and walked me through some diagnostics. He came out to our boat the next day, showed me my set up, made sure everything was working as expected, and brainstormed on improvements. I couldn't have asked for better service. Definitely five stars!
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John Newman
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Eric and Matt showed when they said they would. Got rid of the old and installed the new. We’re cool. Thanks guys!
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Scott Obici
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My AC unit went out Tuesday afternoon last week. The boat is in intrical part of my son’s wedding starting Friday and through the weekend. I called Eric and within 10 minutes he called me back. He happen to be in Annapolis and said he would take a look to see what could be done. He decided we need a new unit and by some miracle showed up Thursday afternoon and installed it in three hours. This is absolutely unheard of in the marine industry. Incredible service!
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If you want to stay cool, call Eric. His knowledge of marine ac units is very extensive but he's also a good guy willing to share that knowledge.
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Morris Kliger
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I have a 2006 Tartan 3400 sailboat I purchased 2 years ago. I sail on the Chesapeake which is notoriously brutally hot in the summers. The AC unit that came with the boat was struggling and finally quit on me at the end of last season. The resources for Marine AC repair/sales in the Upper Chesapeake are scarce. The top guy at my marina recommended I contact Eric Brown of BoatAC.net. Although I have sailed off and on all my life this was my first boat purchase. In the short time I’ve owned the boat I’ve adjusted my expectations from low to almost nonexistent when dealing with anyone in the marine industry. I wasn’t sure I would get a call back from Eric and if I did I figured it would be several weeks or months to resolve my AC issue. Short story: I reached out at 5 pm one evening to Eric via his website. At 7pm that evening Eric called me back, explained his business, discussed probable issues with my system and within a few days was out to the boat after which time I got another call discussing the problem and proposed solution which in my case was to replace the 16 year old unit which failed. Surprisingly due to a cancellation a new unit was installed the following day. A few days later I was out at the boat. The cabin was clean. Instillation seemed seamless and the AC works great all in time for the season. Great response time. Great explanation. Great installation. Highly recommend
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We needed help replacing our boats air conditioning system. I called Boat AC.net and Eric called me right back. I cannot speak highly enough of the level of expertise, professionalism and quality of work. I expected to have to wait for the work to be done, but we had a new system within several weeks. Eric gave us great advice and made significant improvements to how our system works. I am recommending Boat AC.net to all my friends.

Marine Air Conditioning Service

BoatAC.net is your marine ac repair provider. We can service, repair Dometic marine ac units, install a new marine air conditioner condensate pan or replace your marine air conditioner pump, install 12 volt marine ac or upgrade your existing Dometic 160000 BTU marine air conditioner to a new 12 volt dc marine air conditioner. We work with many boat ac vendors to offer you the best marine air conditioning units for your boat. 

BoatAC now supports chilled water systems. We have factory-trained technicians for Frigomar Chiller AC systems. We can repair chiller systems, install new Frigomar system single phase and 3-phase Chilled Water cooling systems and replace existing chillers. We are also now an authorized Frigomar distributor. We install Frigomar 230V self-contained heat pump ac units. We also install their 24v boat ac and 48v marine air conditioning systems. 

Our extensive knowledge of marine air systems helps us quickly resolve customer issues for Cruisair marine air conditioning and other systems.

BoatAC.net Installs Hull Shield Anti-Fouling Systems

We are factory-trained installers and an authorized distributor for Hull Shield Solutions. With Hull Shield HD1 or Hull Shield HD4, boaters will enjoy dramatically less marine life growth on hulls AND drivetrains! Automatic protection against all common types of marine life including barnacles ensures better performance, more safety and less fuel consumption. Learn more about BoatAC's Anti-Fouling installation services. 

Marine Refrigeration

BoatAC.net is your source for marine refrigeration service, repairs, upgrades and installations. 

HPF Errors

By far our most common request is to help customers with High Pressure Fault (HPF or HP on most displays). If you experience one of these, first check and address your water flow, air flow (air filters and evaporator coils). If you find that your refrigerant is low (ie freon), it's usually better to replace the unit than try to find and fix leaks. With self-contained units, leaks are usually symptoms of broader corrosion (kind of like plugging one hole in a dam).

MarineAC Services

We always have boat ac units in stock and have great relationships with manufacturers like Marinaire, Frigomar and Mabru if we need to order new marine ac units. We can help you determine if a 12v air conditioner marine unit would be best for you to replace your marine air 16000 btu air conditioner.

We offer marine ac winterization services and launch services for your boat's ac units. We support 12v battery-powered (or 24v or 48v DC) marine air systems as well as other air conditioners for boats. We are excited to offer the new Mabru marine 5k 12 volt air conditioner. 

We are a fully licensed, insured and bonded marine AC and refrigeration system contractor.

We're an approved vendor in most marinas including Safe Harbors. We work on small boat ac units through very large, complex marineair installations on mega yachts. We've added a large marine ac systems expert to our team who focuses on large engine room chiller systems like those from Flagship Marine, Webasto, CTM, Smardt and Nauticool. We can also repair or replace older cruisair marine air conditioning systems. 

Our business is entirely focused on air conditioners for boats and related services.

Fast, factory-quality boat air conditioner unit installations. In most cases, we can install an ac unit for boats within 1 or 2 weeks. Most of the boat ac units we install feature reverse cycle heat pumps. 115V 16k Marinaire

We help customers select the best marine HVAC systems for their boat.

We can help you design a marine heating and marine a/c system for your powerboat or sailboat, find the best marine ac units, procure all the marine-grade parts and deliver high quality installations. We can provide turn-key service for 12 volt marine air conditioner installations including installing marine batteries and marine-grade inverters and marine chargers.

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Attention to detail for factory-quality boat ac installation

Boat AC repairs Cruisair, Marinaire, Marine Air Systems, Webasto, Dometic Marine, Frigomar Marine and other brands of boat airconditioner.

We help customers upgrade from portable boat ac units or boat hatch air conditioner units to self-contained units. Most ac units we install are also dehumidifiers and heat pumps. Not only will you be able to control humidity, you'll also get a boat airconditioner and marine heat pump.

Boat AC Net specialize in Dometic marine air conditioner repairs and replacements and Cruisair marine air conditioner repairs and replacements. We also work on Marine Air air conditioners and marine air conditioner split system. We can help you choose the best boatac system.

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Boat AC comes prepared with a trailer full of marine-grade fittings, ac units and parts for Marine AC Repairs Near Me.

Boat Air Conditioning Maintenance 

  • how to maintain air conditioners
  • what to check before boat launching
  • checklist for regular marine aircon maintenance
  • upgrading my Marinaire 16k unit with a new wifi controller

Boat Chiller AC Units

  • installing new AC Chiller systems
  • repair for Chiller AC Units 
  • factory-trained Frigomar service provider 
  • why chillers are much more efficient
  • Frigomar Chiller Variable Speed Inverter Units

Remote Marine AC Installation Support

  • design and spec your boat ac system
  • list and supply units, parts and supplies needed 
  • boatac can ship you everything you need to install or replace marine ac on your boat
  • in person or remote technical support

Sailboat Air Conditioning

  • how to add ac to sailboats
  • unique considerations for sailboat ac
  • heating sailboats with marine heat pumps

12v Boat Air Conditioner 

  • what are the advantages of battery operated boat ac?
  • 12v marine ac units 
  • choosing the best 12v marine air conditioner 
  • 12 volt ac unit for boat charging and battery recommendations
  • can I run my boat ac from my boat batteries?
  • how do 12 volt air conditioners for boats work?

How Does A Boat Air Conditioner Work? 

  • the physics and mechanics of ac systems on boats (i.e. geothermal heat pump air conditioning systems)
  • how marine heat pumps work to help you better understand your boat's air conditioner with heat pump
  • how reverse cycle heating (i.e. heat pump air conditioners) works on boats to provide efficient, powerful heating and cooling year round
  • how do heat exchangers work
  • boat a/c system components and functions
  • self contained air conditioner marine applications and types
  • can I really get a 16000 btu marine air conditioner to fit under the seat in my galley?
  • marine air parts
  • heat pump marine applications

How to Install Boat Air Conditioning - An Installation Guide  

  • how to put an air conditioner on a boat
  • marine air conditioner installation
  • decisions needed to size and design a boat a c system for your boat
  • steps to replace a webasto marine air conditioner with a new inverter-style boat ac unit from Frigomar
  • how to do marine air ac installation
  • unique challenges with sailboat air conditioning installation

Choosing the Best Boat AC system for your boat

  • why install a marine air conditioner on your boat
  • comparing Marinaire air conditioning and Mabru ac units
  • which boat air con for will work best for you?
  • what is the smallest marine ac unit?
  • can I get an air conditioner with heater for my boat?
  • marine heat pump units
  • houseboat air conditioners 
  • what systems are most efficient

Resolving Boat AC Pump Issues

  • testing raw water flow level with only a bucket
  • diagnosing salt pump issues on your boat aircon system
  • building a line clean-out tool
  • do I need a new circulation pump or can I just clean out the one I have?
  • using compressed air to remove debris from overboard discharges, thru-hull inlets and seawater circulation systems

Marine Heat Pumps

  • how marine air conditioning heat pump units work
  • will a heat pump air conditioner work on my boat?
  • why a marine a/c system is probably the best heater for your boat
  • how to install a marine heater and marine aircon system
  • top 10 reasons to consider a marine heat pump as an air conditioner and heater for my boat

Marine Air Condition Winterization 

Commercial and Working Vessel Services 

  • Tugs, Fishing Boats, Government Vessels, Military Boats
  • Upgrades, repairs, installations of chillers, self-contained ac units, 12v units, etc

Refrigeration

Recommended Marine Tools and Parts 

  • March saltwater pumps
  • Groco strainers
  • cordless shop vacs and coil cleaning attachments
  • marine hose clamps

Eastern Shore Marine Air Condition 

  • boat AC services in Rock Hall, Galena and Georgetown
  • marine air services on the sassafras river
  • marineair

Southern Maryland Marine Air Conditioning Service 

  • serving Calvert, St. Mary's, Charles
  • marine refrigeration and boat ac services
  • 12 volt boat air conditioning systems

Vermont Marine Air Condition 

  • boat AC services on Lake Champlain
  • marine air services in Vermont
  • marineair in Burlington Vermont

New Jersey Boat AC Service 

  • boat AC services in Rock Hall, Galena and Georgetown
  • marine air services on the sassafras river
  • ctm marine air conditioner

Cecil County Marine Air Conditioning

  • boat air services in Elkton, North East, Havre De Grace, Charlestown, Chesapeake City 
  • serving Susquehanna River, Elk River, North East River and Bohemia River 

Marine Air Conditioning in South Carolina and North Carolina

  • boat ac services in Outer Banks, Charleston, Norfolk, Virginia Beach
  • serving Virginia through South Carolina

Console Boat AC

  • why add air condition to your luxury center console?
  • how to make sure center console boat ac is installed correctly
  • what to look for in a center console air conditioner installation

Self Contained Marine AC

  • comparison of portable boat ac, hatch air conditioners, marine ac split systems and self-contained marine air conditioning
  • why we usually prefer self contained boat ac

Visit the BoatAC .net YouTube channel for how-to, diagnostics, installations and tips & tricks for marine A/C

Marine Air. Boat Air Conditioner Installation
BoatAC net can come to your boat to repair or install marine A/C - on the mooring, in a marina or on the dry.