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Repair, Maintain, Replace

Commercial Rooftop Unit Service

Rooftop package units run most commercial buildings in Dallas-Fort Worth, and Texas weather is hard on them. We repair, maintain, and replace RTUs from every major brand, keeping your building comfortable year-round.

Commercial Rooftop Units

Expert Service for All Commercial Rooftop Units

Rooftop package units dominate commercial buildings across the Metroplex. These self-contained systems mount on the roof and combine heating and cooling in a single cabinet, which makes them cost-effective, easy to zone, and simple to replace when they wear out. The tradeoff is a brutal environment, direct sun, extreme temperature swings, hailstorms, and dust that accelerates wear on every component.

We service RTUs daily across DFW. Offices in Plano often run multiple 3 to 10-ton units, one per zone. Retail centers along the Dallas North Tollway might have a dozen units from 5 to 25 tons. Warehouses near DFW Airport rely on 30 to 50-ton units to condition wide open spaces. Each building type brings its own challenges, and we handle them all.

Our vans stock compressors, fan motors, capacitors, contactors, control boards, gas valves, and ignitors for Carrier, Trane, Lennox, York, Goodman, and Rheem, so we complete most repairs on the first visit. For cooling work beyond the rooftop, see our commercial AC repair service, and when replacement makes more sense than repair, our HVAC installation team handles it.

50+Years Serving DFW
3-50 TonUnits Serviced
All BrandsMajor Manufacturers
First-VisitRepairs From Stocked Vans
What We Fix

Common Rooftop Unit Problems We Repair

RTUs fail in patterns, and most trace back to the same handful of components.

Compressor failures from Texas heat
Economizer dampers stuck from disuse
Control board faults from power surges
Blower motor failures from bearing wear
Refrigerant leaks from vibration and age
Gas valve and ignitor faults on heating sections
Dirty condenser coils cutting efficiency
Contactor and capacitor faults
Frozen evaporator coils
Condensate drain clogs and overflow
Sizing and Fit

Rooftop Units by Building Type

We service the full range, from small single-zone units to large warehouse packages.

Building TypeTypical RTU SizeHow They Are Configured
Office Buildings3 to 10 tonsOne unit per zone, several across the roof
Retail Centers5 to 25 tonsMultiple units, often one per suite
Warehouses and Light Industrial30 to 50 tonsLarge units conditioning open floor space
Medical and Restaurants5 to 20 tonsMulti-zone comfort with precise control
Our Process

How We Service Your Rooftop Units

A methodical approach that gets units back online and keeps them there.

1
Local Dispatch
We send technicians based across the metro, not from one central office, for faster response to your building.
2
Systematic Diagnosis
We test with gauges, meters, and thermometers to find the real fault instead of guessing at solutions.
3
First-Visit Repair
Our vans carry the parts that fail most, so most repairs are completed on the first trip.
4
Honest Recommendation
We tell you plainly whether to repair, maintain, or replace, based on the unit's age and condition.
Extend Equipment Life

Service That Extends RTU Life

Rooftop units typically last 15 to 20 years with proper maintenance, but many fail earlier from neglect. Texas weather accelerates the wear, direct sun ages components, and dust clogs coils until small problems become expensive failures. Regular service, twice yearly, is what keeps a unit reaching or exceeding its expected life.

Coil cleaning matters more here than almost anywhere. Dust on a condenser coil restricts airflow and forces the compressor to work harder, which can raise energy use by around 30 percent and shorten compressor life. We pressure wash coils annually to restore factory airflow. We also exercise and lubricate economizer dampers, because a stuck damper wastes energy either by running the compressor when free outdoor cooling is available or by pulling in hot air when the building needs mechanical cooling.

We recommend RTU service in spring before cooling season and in fall before heating season, so issues surface during moderate weather when repairs cause minimal disruption. Learn more about our preventive maintenance programs, and for after-hours failures during peak demand, our emergency HVAC repair team responds 24/7.

Why Kahn

Why Facility Managers Choose Kahn for RTUs

Vans stocked for rooftop unitsCompressors, motors, capacitors, boards, gas valves, and ignitors on board.
First-visit repairsMost fixes done on the first trip, not days later after a parts order.
Proper roof access and safetyLadders, fall protection, and lift equipment for any building height.
All major brandsCarrier, Trane, Lennox, York, Goodman, and Rheem.
Heating and cooling in one callWe service both sections of the packaged unit.
Economizer and free-cooling expertiseWe keep dampers moving so you are not wasting energy.
Systematic diagnosisWe test components methodically instead of throwing parts at symptoms.
50 years in DFWFamily-owned since 1974 and trusted across the Metroplex.
Proof

Trusted by Commercial Properties Across DFW

Scofield Memorial Church has realized a fifty thousand dollar savings in energy in the last twelve months from the upgrade in HVAC units completed just last summer, a one-third reduction in our total electrical bill.

Director of OperationsScofield Memorial Church

See the buildings we keep comfortable on our projects page, and read more feedback on our testimonials page.

Coverage

Serving Rooftop Units Throughout Dallas-Fort Worth

From single-story retail roofs about 12 feet up to three-story buildings 40 feet up, we carry the ladders, safety equipment, and lift access to reach your units. We service RTUs across Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Tarrant Counties. Find detailed local coverage on our service areas pages.

Dallas County

  • Dallas
  • Irving
  • Richardson
  • Garland
  • Mesquite
  • Carrollton
  • Farmers Branch

Tarrant County

  • Fort Worth
  • Arlington
  • Grapevine
  • Southlake

Collin County

  • Plano
  • Frisco
  • McKinney
  • Allen

Denton County

  • Denton
  • Lewisville
  • Flower Mound
  • Little Elm
Request Service

Get a Fast Response From Kahn Mechanical

Request Rooftop Unit Service

Tell us about your building and units, and we will get right back to you.

Prefer to talk now? Call 214-831-5551
Common Questions

Commercial Rooftop Unit FAQ

What size rooftop units do you service?
We service commercial RTUs from small 3-ton units up to 50-ton units and everything in between. Offices often run 3 to 10-ton units one per zone, retail centers use a mix from 5 to 25 tons, and warehouses rely on large 30 to 50-ton units over open floor space. We repair, maintain, and replace them all across every major brand.
How long should a commercial rooftop unit last?
With proper maintenance, rooftop units typically last 15 to 20 years, but many fail earlier from neglect. Texas weather accelerates wear, direct sun ages components, and dust clogs coils. Twice-yearly service, spring before cooling season and fall before heating season, is the single biggest factor in reaching or exceeding that lifespan.
My rooftop unit runs but is not cooling. What could be wrong?
A unit that runs without cooling usually points to a refrigerant leak, a failed compressor, a dirty condenser coil, or a frozen evaporator. We test methodically with manifold gauges, multimeters, and thermometers instead of guessing. If it is an urgent failure during peak heat, our emergency HVAC repair team responds 24/7.
Why is coil cleaning so important in Texas?
Dust and debris build up fast on rooftop condenser coils here. A dirty coil restricts airflow, forces the compressor to work harder, and can raise energy use by around 30 percent while shortening compressor life. We pressure wash coils annually to restore factory airflow, which is one of the highest-value maintenance tasks for a DFW rooftop unit.
Can you access rooftop units on taller buildings?
Yes. We service units from single-story retail roofs about 12 feet up to three-story buildings 40 feet up. Our crews carry the right ladders, fall protection, and access tools, and for heavy equipment we arrange bucket trucks or cranes. We plan access before the job starts to avoid delays and keep the work safe.
Should I repair or replace my rooftop unit?
It depends on the unit's age, the cost of the repair compared to its value, and its efficiency. Because RTUs are self-contained and roof-mounted, replacement is often straightforward when it makes financial sense. We give you an honest recommendation, and when replacement is the smarter move, our HVAC installation team handles it.

Rooftop Unit Down or Due for Service?

Repair, maintenance, and replacement for commercial RTUs across Dallas-Fort Worth from a team that has serviced them since 1974.