What is an RTU Unit?![\"RTU](\"https:\/\/www.theseverngroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/roof.gif\")
<\/a><\/h3>\nIt stands for roof-top unit. All the components, including the coils, compressor, and fan, are packaged into a single unit on the roof. Traditionally, most HVAC systems have some components that exist outside, and some that exist inside. With an air-cooled split HVAC system, for example, the evaporator and fan are installed inside. But, with an RTU, everything is located outside on the roof. It uses ductwork to circulate air throughout the building.<\/p>\n
Unique Benefits of an RTU<\/h3>\n
RTUs provide energy-efficient heating and cooling for every room in the building. They also conserve energy and improve\u00a0indoor air quality<\/a>. Unique to the RTU is that it doesn\u2019t take up any indoor space. You won\u2019t have to sacrifice any room or move any of your equipment around to accommodate the unit. RTUs are also easier to install and are often less expensive.<\/p>\nSpeaking of installation, you can even use your existing ductwork for an RTU. This can make the process even quicker and more cost-effective. Finally, if and when the system needs repair, it\u2019s more convenient for the technicians. Because all of the components are in one place, they can run diagnostics and make any necessary repairs with ease.<\/p>\n
Is an RTU HVAC right for your space?<\/h2>\n
RTU units are commonly used for large, open spaces such as warehouses, large stores and shopping centers. Single-story buildings are best suited, since the conditioned air doesn\u2019t have to travel very far to the space. However, RTUs can be used in multi-story buildings as long they don\u2019t exceed 10 stories, and there is accessible space on the roof and ductwork in place.<\/p>\n
Another fairly common application for RTU HVAC<\/a> systems is restaurant kitchens. In these settings, RTUs are installed as what\u2019s known as a \u201cmake-up air unit.\u201d Their function is to provide additional ventilation and conditioned air to replace air that\u2019s vented out through high-powered stove hoods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When it\u2019s time to replace or install an HVAC system in your building, there are several options to consider. One of those options is an RTU HVAC system. It still provides heating and cooling, along with the same air quality […]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":8425,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[538,35],"class_list":["post-8423","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioning","tag-air-conditioner","tag-hvac"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8423","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8423"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8423\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8426,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8423\/revisions\/8426"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8423"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8423"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Speaking of installation, you can even use your existing ductwork for an RTU. This can make the process even quicker and more cost-effective. Finally, if and when the system needs repair, it\u2019s more convenient for the technicians. Because all of the components are in one place, they can run diagnostics and make any necessary repairs with ease.<\/p>\n
Is an RTU HVAC right for your space?<\/h2>\n
RTU units are commonly used for large, open spaces such as warehouses, large stores and shopping centers. Single-story buildings are best suited, since the conditioned air doesn\u2019t have to travel very far to the space. However, RTUs can be used in multi-story buildings as long they don\u2019t exceed 10 stories, and there is accessible space on the roof and ductwork in place.<\/p>\n
Another fairly common application for RTU HVAC<\/a> systems is restaurant kitchens. In these settings, RTUs are installed as what\u2019s known as a \u201cmake-up air unit.\u201d Their function is to provide additional ventilation and conditioned air to replace air that\u2019s vented out through high-powered stove hoods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When it\u2019s time to replace or install an HVAC system in your building, there are several options to consider. One of those options is an RTU HVAC system. It still provides heating and cooling, along with the same air quality […]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":8425,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[538,35],"class_list":["post-8423","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioning","tag-air-conditioner","tag-hvac"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8423","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8423"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8423\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8426,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8423\/revisions\/8426"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8423"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8423"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}