Commercial HVAC Repair: Rooftop Units and Restaurants

A heating or cooling failure at a business affects staff, customers and sometimes inventory or equipment. This page covers common commercial needs and what to ask a commercial HVAC contractor.

Rooftop unit (RTU) repair

Many commercial buildings use packaged rooftop units. Common issues include failed compressors or fans, belts and bearings, refrigerant leaks, clogged coils, control or thermostat faults and economizer problems. Rooftop work involves heights, electrical and refrigerant systems and should be done by qualified technicians.

Restaurant and food-service HVAC

Kitchens create heat, grease and humidity, and dining rooms need comfort during peak hours. Problems can include inadequate cooling in the kitchen, makeup air issues and hood or ventilation concerns. Because some of this work overlaps with fire and health codes, ask whether a contractor has experience with food-service properties.

Maintenance agreements

Many businesses use preventive maintenance agreements to schedule regular service. Ask what visits include, response commitments, how emergencies are handled and how parts and labor are billed.

Questions to ask a commercial contractor

We're a referral service, not a contractor. We can help you look for independent local contractors, but we can't promise availability, pricing or response times.

  • Do you service my type and size of equipment?
  • Can you show experience with similar businesses?
  • What are your licensing, insurance and safety practices?
  • How do you handle after-hours calls?

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you service commercial properties?

You can submit a commercial request and we'll help you look for contractors who handle commercial work, subject to availability.

Can you guarantee emergency response for my business?

No. Response depends on independent contractors, and we can't promise timing.

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