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Barnacle Buster Marine Coil Treatment

When seawater flow drops and your AC stops cooling, the cause is almost always scale and biofouling in the condenser coil. Barnacle Buster is the marine industry's standard descaler — non-corrosive, safe for cupronickel, and dramatically restores cooling capacity.

License # CAC1824400 5.0 · 37 Google Reviews Port St. Lucie · Fort Pierce · Stuart · Vero Beach
Why Treasure Coast Trusts Us

Reasons Homeowners & Captains Pick Maritime Air Co.

  • 5-Star Rated

    Verified Google reviews

  • Licensed & Insured

    Class-A CAC1824400

  • Family Owned & Operated

    Treasure Coast residents

  • Residential · Commercial · Marine

    Full-spectrum HVAC

  • Written Estimates

    Approved before work begins

  • Photo-Documented Work

    Warranties registered for you

  • Chamber of Commerce

    St. Lucie County member

Why Maritime Air Co.

What You Get With Our Barnacle Buster Service Service

Restores Cooling Capacity

Cleans the seawater side of condenser coils, restoring heat transfer and BTU output.

Safe for All Components

Non-corrosive on cupronickel, rubber hoses, and standard pump seals — won't eat your system.

Closed-Loop Circulation

We circulate Barnacle Buster through the raw-water loop with our service pump — no overboard discharge issues.

Pump & Strainer Service Included

Strainer cleanout and impeller inspection bundled with every treatment.

Before/After Pressure Test

We measure raw-water flow before and after so you see the result.

Extends Equipment Life

Routine Barnacle Buster treatment can add years to compressor and pump life in salt environments.

Our Process

How Barnacle Buster Service Works With Us

01

Isolate Loop

Bypass the seawater loop and set up closed-loop circulation.

02

Circulate

Barnacle Buster circulates 2–6 hours depending on scaling severity.

03

Flush & Verify

Fresh-water flush, strainer cleanout, and raw-water flow measurement.

04

Restart

System restart, pressure check, and BTU verification documented in your log.

FAQ

Barnacle Buster Service Questions, Answered

How often should I do a Barnacle Buster treatment?+

Most Treasure Coast vessels benefit from annual treatment. Liveaboards and charter boats often need it every 6 months.

Will it damage my pump or hoses?+

No — Barnacle Buster is specifically formulated to be safe on cupronickel, rubber hoses, and standard marine pump components.

How long does the treatment take?+

Typically 3–4 hours dockside including setup, circulation, flush, and verification.

Reviews

Barnacle Buster Service — Customer Reviews

What Treasure Coast homeowners, businesses, and captains say about Maritime Air Co.

5.0
37 Google Reviews

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.

Spencer Fuller
May 2026
Google

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.

Oh Canada
March 2026
Google

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.

David Alker
February 2026
Google

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