Las Vegas commercial rooftop unit service — RTU install + repair
Rooftop unit install, service and replacement for Las Vegas commercial properties. Carrier, Trane, Lennox, York packaged units from 3-25 tons. Semi-annual preventive service and emergency response for business-critical failures.
Rooftop packaged units (RTUs) combine heating, cooling, and ventilation into one self-contained cabinet installed on the roof. The design fits commercial reality: units are accessible without disturbing tenants, can be serviced during business hours, and don't take up leaseable interior floor space.
RTU size ranges from 3 tons (small retail) up to 25 tons (large box store). A 5,000 sq ft office typically runs 15-20 tons split across 3-4 rooftop units, each serving a zone. A single 25-ton unit might serve an entire warehouse.
Fuel options: gas heat + electric AC (most common), electric heat + electric AC, or hybrid (heat pump + gas backup). Rebate programs favour heat pump RTUs for cold-climate replacements — federal programs include commercial heat pumps. Related in Las Vegas: heat pump repair and AC installation.
3-25 tons
RTU service
How your Las Vegas commercial rooftop unit service call works — four steps
Site arrival
Coordinated with property manager. Roof access verified (ladder, hatch, boom truck). Safety fall-protection worn on all rooftop work.
Full RTU inspection
Coil condition. Filter change (typically 4 filters per RTU). Belt tension. Motor bearings. Contactors. Refrigerant pressures. Gas heat exchanger inspection (fall service).
Cleaning + tune
Condenser coil cleaned. Evaporator coil inspected and cleaned if needed. Drain pan cleared. Blower cleaned. Any minor repairs noted.
Written report
Service checklist filed with property manager. Any repair recommendations noted with priority. Next service date scheduled.
Rooftop access
The logistics of commercial rooftop work
Rooftop access varies by property. Small retail: interior roof hatch and ladder. Mid-size office: exterior ladder and safety line. Larger buildings or replacement work: boom truck for equipment delivery.
For RTU replacement we typically use a crane or boom truck to lift the old unit off the roof and set the new one on the curb. This takes 2-4 hours of crane time plus the install day itself. Coordinated with property manager to minimize tenant impact.
For semi-annual service, our techs use interior access when available. Where it isn't, we bring our own ladder. All rooftop work follows the province Ministry of Labour fall-protection requirements — fall-protection above 3m, guardrails or lifeline systems as required. Related in Las Vegas: AC installation, AC repair, and free quote.
$8k-$14k5-ton RTU install
$14k-$24k10-ton RTU install
$2k-$4kCrane rental
Related services
Related Las Vegas commercial rooftop unit services
5-ton RTU (small retail): $8k-$14k installed. 10-ton RTU (mid-size office): $14k-$24k. 15-25 ton (large): $22k-$45k. Includes crane, install labour, refrigerant, gas piping, electrical, and start-up. Removal of old unit included.
Well-maintained commercial RTUs last 15-20 years. Neglected units (skipped filter changes, no coil cleaning): 8-12 years. Belt-driven units in dusty environments (restaurants, industrial): 10-15 years. Semi-annual maintenance meaningfully extends life.
Yes — we coordinate crane rental for RTU replacement or new installs. Adds $2,000-$4,000 to project cost depending on property access and crane size needed. Included in written quotes.
Semi-annually minimum (spring + fall). Restaurant RTUs and 24/7 operation units: quarterly. Larger units (15+ ton): quarterly is typical. Maintenance plans bundle scheduled service at contract pricing.
Yes — commercial heat pump RTU replacements often qualify for provincial and federal rebate programs. We handle applicable paperwork as part of the install. Programs change frequently — we quote net-of-rebate pricing when programs are active.
Semi-annual RTU service across 5 retail properties for 3 years. Zero surprises, zero tenant complaints traced to HVAC. Consolidated invoicing makes accounting straightforward.
M. Faulkner
5-property retail portfolio
★★★★★
12-ton RTU on our office building died. Full replace including crane in 2 days start to finish. Business-hours coordination minimized interruption. Written report filed with our management company.
R. Jankovic
12-ton RTU replace
★★★★★
AC failed on a 32°C day. Emergency response had a tech on the roof in 90 minutes. Diagnosed a bad contactor, replaced from truck stock, up and running in 3 hours.
P. Adeyemi
Emergency response
★★★★★
Replaced 3 gas RTUs with heat pumps. Rebate paperwork all handled by their team. Rebate reduced net cost 25% — savings on the actual invoice were meaningful.
T. Marchetti
Heat pump RTU rebate
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