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Unless your business is related to the HVAC industry, you probably don\u2019t have much more than a standard working knowledge of commercial heating and cooling systems. Nor do you need to have one\u2014that\u2019s why you have professionals like us around to assist you. So if you\u2019ve ever wondered why rooftop AC equipment is the standard for businesses, we\u2019ve written the post to answer that question and give you some information about how our side of the HVAC industry works.<\/p>\n
The reason that commercial and industrial air conditioning systems are usually up on the roof is because of history. Electro-mechanical air conditioning first came into use for commercial buildings (this was long before they were affordable options for homes) in the first half of the 20th century. At this time, businesses were concentrated in downtown areas of major cities because suburb regions hadn\u2019t yet developed. Buildings in crowded downtown areas clustered close together, and there just wasn\u2019t space to put in air conditioning equipment\u2014which was also larger back then. The solution was just to put the ACs up on the roof!<\/p>\n
So in many ways, rooftop ACs are there because it\u2019s a tradition. But that\u2019s not the only reason. If the roof wasn\u2019t a convenient place, the HVAC units would\u2019ve migrated back down to the ground the moment there was space. It turns out having this equipment on the roof provides a number of other benefits:<\/p>\n
No matter where your commercial air conditioning and heating system is located in your building, you can always depend on us for commercial HVAC in Toronto, ON<\/a>. We install rooftop units, repair them, and maintain them. That last one is particularly important, since it\u2019s what keeps those rooftop units running reliably and without energy waste year after year. We offer maintenance programs that customize your regular service: we understand that there\u2019s no on-size-fits-all solution to HVAC maintenance, and when you sign up for one of our maintenance programs, you\u2019ll receive a dedicated account manager who\u2019ll ensure your equipment receives the best possible care.<\/p>\n