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Marine AC High Pressure Fault: Why Your Boat AC Keeps Tripping & How Cooling System Flushing Fixes It
Marine A/CApril 26, 2026

Marine AC High Pressure Fault: Why Your Boat AC Keeps Tripping & How Cooling System Flushing Fixes It

High pressure faults are the #1 marine AC failure in Southwest Florida summers. Learn what causes them, why condenser fouling is almost always the culprit, and how a cooling system flush (descaling) restores normal operation. Step-by-step guide from 25+ years of field experience.

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Precision Marine AC Maintenance: Ensuring Peak Performance at Sea
Marine A/CMarch 22, 2026

Precision Marine AC Maintenance: Ensuring Peak Performance at Sea

A comprehensive guide to maintaining marine air conditioning systems — raw water cooling circuit inspection, air quality and humidity control, preventative system security, and troubleshooting common fault codes (HPF, ASF, LAC). Based on 25+ years of field experience in Fort Myers and Southwest Florida.

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How to Clean & Maintain Your Marine AC Sea Strainer: The Captain's Complete Guide
Marine A/CMarch 22, 2026

How to Clean & Maintain Your Marine AC Sea Strainer: The Captain's Complete Guide

Your marine AC sea strainer is the gatekeeper between the ocean and your air conditioning system. Learn the 8-step cleaning process, the bromine hack for biofouling prevention, annual acid descaling, and why a clogged strainer can cascade into a five-figure repair. Based on 25+ years of field experience in Fort Myers and Southwest Florida.

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How to Maintain Your Boat's AC in Southwest Florida
Marine A/CMarch 19, 2026

How to Maintain Your Boat's AC in Southwest Florida

Your boat's AC isn't a luxury in Southwest Florida — it's survival gear. Here's the complete maintenance guide from 25+ years of keeping vessels cool from Fort Myers to Marco Island, including raw water flow monitoring, condenser descaling, humidity control, and the routine checks that prevent five-figure repair bills.

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AC System Builder Walkthrough: Sizing a 42ft Grand Banks Trawler with Steve Harmon
Marine A/CFebruary 22, 2026

AC System Builder Walkthrough: Sizing a 42ft Grand Banks Trawler with Steve Harmon

Walk through a real AC system sizing for a 42-foot Grand Banks trawler in Fort Myers. See how the AC System Builder tool determines system type, compressor, circulation pump, and installed pricing — zone by zone, no guesswork.

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A/C Airlock: The 5-Minute Fix Every Boat Owner Needs to Know
Marine A/CFebruary 22, 2026

A/C Airlock: The 5-Minute Fix Every Boat Owner Needs to Know

Your marine AC compressor is running but no cold air? It's probably an airlock. Learn what causes it, three proven methods to fix it in under 5 minutes, and how to prevent it from happening again. Includes video walkthrough.

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How to Winterize Marine AC Units in Florida
Marine A/CFebruary 19, 2026

How to Winterize Marine AC Units in Florida

Even in Southwest Florida, marine air conditioning systems need seasonal preparation. Learn the essential steps to protect your boat's AC during the cooler months and prevent costly damage from scale buildup, corrosion, and neglect.

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Why Marine AC Units Must Be Flushed Every 4 to 6 Months in South Florida
Marine A/CFebruary 19, 2026

Why Marine AC Units Must Be Flushed Every 4 to 6 Months in South Florida

The shallow, warm waters of Tampa Bay and Fort Myers Beach are among the most aggressive for marine growth in the world. Learn why regular AC flushing is critical to prevent catastrophic system failure.

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