Maritime Air Co. is the family-owned HVAC and marine specialist Hobe Sound homeowners call for honest, craftsmanship-first service. Salt-air-resistant equipment, large-estate zoning, and a marine division for waterfront docks.
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Same-day diagnostics for failed compressors, refrigerant leaks, frozen coils, and thermostat issues.
Right-sized, energy-efficient systems engineered for Florida humidity and salt-air corrosion.
Remove dust, pollen, pet dander and mold for healthier indoor air across coastal homes.
Captain's Comfort Club — twice-a-year tune-ups, priority dispatch, and warranty-keeping service.
Hobe Sound sits in USDA zone 10a with a humid subtropical climate. Summer dewpoints regularly exceed 75°F from June through September, our AC systems run 12–16 hours per day, and August indoor latent loads can double a home's design moisture removal requirement. Homes within 3 miles of the Atlantic or Indian River Lagoon also face chloride-laden salt air that destroys uncoated aluminum condenser coils in 5–8 years. Equipment selection, coil coatings, and dehumidification strategy in Hobe Sound are not the same as inland Florida — and they shouldn't be priced or installed the same way either.
After thousands of service calls across the Treasure Coast, these are the failures we diagnose week after week in Hobe Sound homes. If any of them sound familiar, call us before they turn into a compressor or coil replacement.
Florida humidity overworks under-maintained systems — a common Hobe Sound call. We diagnose airflow restrictions, dirty filters, and low-charge issues that cause icing.
Summer storms and FPL surges destroy compressors across Hobe Sound. We install whole-system surge protectors and source warranty-replacement Trane, Carrier, and Goodman scroll compressors fast.
Salt air corrodes aluminum coil fins on homes east of US-1. We pressure-test with nitrogen, electronically leak-detect, and re-braze or replace coils with coastal-grade Heresite-coated alternatives.
Oversized or single-stage systems short-cycle and never pull moisture out. We right-size with Manual J, install variable-speed equipment, and add dedicated dehumidification when needed.
Standing condensation, dirty blower wheels, and biofilm in the drain pan all show up as black streaks on ceilings. We sanitize coils, replace drain pans, and add UV-C lights.
A failing capacitor, dirty condenser coil, or partial duct collapse can quietly add $80–$150/month. Our $89 tune-up catches all three before they snowball.
Hobe Sound homes near the beach lose uncoated condenser coils in 5–8 years. We spec Heresite or e-coated coastal-grade systems and wash twice yearly with non-acidic cleaners.
Multi-system, variable-speed, properly-zoned designs done by Manual J — not by guesswork. Dedicated dehumidifiers for square footage that overwhelms even properly-sized AC.
Surge protection, hurricane straps, elevated pads. We install with the next storm in mind so customers aren't waiting weeks for a post-storm condenser replacement.
Serving Jupiter Island private docks, Hobe Sound waterfront homes, Peck Lake access, St. Lucie Inlet area and every private dock in Hobe Sound. Class-A licensed and EPA 608 certified — we diagnose, repair, and replace every major marine HVAC brand with the saltwater corrosion expertise your vessel demands.
Full-spectrum dockside marine HVAC service & emergency response.
View serviceSelf-contained, split-gas, and chilled-water Cruisair systems.
View serviceDometic Turbo, Emerald, SMX controls, and chiller diagnostics.
View serviceChilled-water yacht HVAC, fan-coil units, zone controls.
View serviceClosed-loop seawater coil descaling to restore cooling capacity.
View serviceMarch, Cruisair & Headhunter raw-water pumps swapped dockside.
View serviceFlorida Class-A Certified Air Conditioning Contractor with no job-size limitations — residential, commercial, and marine.
Local downtown Fort Pierce shop. You speak to the owner, not a national call center.
Hundreds of neighbors trust us. Read every review before you book — we publish them all, good and bad.
Standard on qualifying new installs. We register every system the day it's commissioned.
Cruisair, Dometic, Webasto chillers and air handlers. Dockside service across every Treasure Coast marina.
You approve the price before we turn a wrench. No surprise add-ons, no commission-driven tech upsells.
A sample of installs and repairs we've completed near Hobe Sound.
Real Google reviews from Treasure Coast homeowners, business owners, and captains.
“My highest recommendations for Devon and the Maritime Air team — thorough, honest, and on time. They explained everything in plain language and didn't push any unnecessary upsells.”
“Devon has provided thorough maintenance and excellent service. Truly family-owned care — they treat your home like it's their own. Highly recommend for Treasure Coast homeowners.”
“Working with Devon on my HVAC system was a great experience from start to finish. Fair, clean install, and the system has been running perfectly through Florida summer heat.”
Yes — Hobe Sound is part of our south Martin County service area. Same-day service for most calls; we cover the mainland, Jupiter Island access, and the Intracoastal waterfront.
Yes — through Hobe Sound for residential HVAC and our marine division for boats at private docks. We're discreet, professional, and used to the standards expected on the island.
Severely — anything within 2 miles of the Atlantic sees aggressive corrosion. We spec Heresite-coated or e-coated condensers and wash coils twice yearly with marine-grade cleaners.
Yes — multi-system, zoned, and variable-speed equipment is daily work for us. Manual J load calculations, proper zoning, and dedicated dehumidification are standard on large Hobe Sound estates.
