612972018 How Rooftop Units Work | Commercial HVACR FAQs HVACR MECHANICAL & TECHNICAL SERVICES CALL MURF ANYTIME! “WIM YOUR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITHTHE OWNERSHIP OF HYAG MECHANICAL SYSTEMS" 1-312-427-8900 UR COMPANY MARKETS SERVICES -«NEWS CONTACT US ‘You ae here: Horne News Hom Does a Rootap Unt Work? CONTACT US Name* How Does a Rooftop Unit Work? Packaged rooftop units are among the most common HVAC systems for commercial bullaings in Chicago. They are cost-effective, preeng neered, ‘and adaptable for many applications, Learn more about how a rooftop unit works to keep your building cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Company Name* i Email Address* What Is a Rooftop Unit? ‘The term *roaftop unit is synonymous with ‘packaged unit" because packaged unts are most often nstaied on the roof. However, they can ‘also be slab-mounted on the ground. Phone Number* ‘When all airconditioning components—including the evaporator cll an, How can we help you?* compressor, ane condenser—are assembled within one cabinet, uote for service considered a packaged unt This diferent rom spit systems more commonly used in residential applications, which separate the Message* evaporator coll and fan from the compressor and condenser. Some rooftop units also have heating capabilites, How Does a Rooftop Unit Work? Ina ypleal rooftop unit the compressors located at one end ofthe Cabinet and condenser cls ae wrapped around or in lose proximity to SEND I Cool ovepressure refigeran arrives atthe compressor as gas. compresses into a hot igh-pressure gos a kflows into the condenser coll were gives off ts heat. The metal ison the col act as aheat, sync andthe condenser fan biows the exhaust up and away fom the balding \arm return air travels through the ductwork into the rooftop unit, ana {resh air enters as well for ventlation purposes, Air fiers are postioned aver the return air duct and fresh air intake to trap contaminants and prevent them from landing on the sensitive cooling equipment. Returning tothe refrigerant cel, the now-cooled liquid refrigerant passes through the evaperator coil The pressure draps, and as the liquid fvaporates, converts back into 3 gas, As warm air fram inside the building passes over the evaporator col, the refrigerant extracts heat from the ar, making itice-cold when the evaporator fan blows it back into the building Upon leaving the evaporator col, the refrigerant is warm, having [absorbed nest from the return ar. circulates back fo the compressor to {ive ofits heat, andthe cycle begins all ver again, This process repeats continuously unt the cemperature in your bulding reaches the ‘thermostat setting. Rooftop units that also provide heating often contain 2 gas heat exchanger downstream from the evaporator fan. In heating mode, return iris discharged into the neater and blows over gaesred cols. Afan then Sends newly heated supply air back into the bulding Choose Murphy & Miller for Rooftop Unit Services in Chicago Interested in installing 2 new HVAC system or having your existing rooftop packaged unit senrced? Murphy & Miler iste right company to ensure maximum comfort and efficent performance. We even provide custom ductwork and sheet metal fabrication services to help you make the most af your rooftop unit I your goals to save money, tay comfortable, and enjoy a high return on investment, contact Murphy & Miller online or give usa call at 1-312-427-8900 today! Filed Under: News htps:www.murphymiler comihow-rooflop-unis-worl! 12