What Are the Benefits of Installing a Rooftop HVAC Unit?

What are the advantages of installing a rooftop HVAC unit instead of a ground-level unit? The HVAC repair technicians at Dittmer Air and Heat elaborate on the many benefits of rooftop HVAC units below.

Save valuable space. In commercial buildings with high real estate value, every inch of floor space is valuable. As such, it makes financial sense to install the HVAC unit on the rooftop, a relatively underutilized part of most buildings. 

Easier HVAC maintenance and improved security. It also makes more practical sense to install the HVAC unit on the rooftop instead of putting it on the ground. Rooftop HVAC units are less exposed to dirt and dust here, and will therefore have fewer maintenance needs than a ground-level unit. 

Plus, since only a limited number of people normally have access to the building’s rooftop, vandals won’t be able to get their hands on your HVAC unit very easily. Not to mention, HVAC contractors, when free of distractions and disruptions, can do their job faster and more efficiently in a location that’s not easily accessible to building occupants. 

Minimal noise pollution. When a commercial HVAC unit, which tends to produce a lot of noise, is placed on the rooftop, far away from occupied floors, noise pollution and disruptions to business operations are minimized. 

Better energy efficiency. Arguably, the biggest advantage of a rooftop HVAC unit is its energy efficiency, which is quite significant given that heating and cooling costs comprise a large portion of a building’s operating expenses. Rooftop HVAC units, in the right conditions, can use outdoor air to cool the building. And if you need to increase the HVAC unit’s cooling capacity—a necessity among building owners looking to expand—you can simply add modules to your current rooftop HVAC system. 

HVAC Maintenance 

To ensure your HVAC system is running smoothly, don’t forget to have the filters replaced and conduct indoor air quality testing every quarter. One more thing: HVAC units are complex machines, so it’s best to only hire qualified technicians to maintain them. 

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