Commercial HVAC is not residential HVAC at a larger scale. It involves different equipment types, more complex zoning and controls, stricter code compliance requirements, and the critical business reality that HVAC downtime costs money — sometimes a lot of it. A restaurant without air conditioning in July loses customers. A medical clinic with a failed heating system may need to cancel patient appointments. A data center with inadequate cooling faces equipment failure.
Salmon HVAC has served Northern Utah businesses since 1979. We handle everything from new construction coordination with general contractors to emergency repairs at existing facilities, and we design preventive maintenance programs that keep commercial systems running year-round with minimal interruption to your business.
Commercial HVAC Systems We Install and Service
- Packaged Rooftop Units (RTUs) — The most common commercial HVAC technology in Utah. Single-package units mount on the roof and connect to ductwork below, serving individual zones or entire floor plates. We install and service 2-ton through 50-ton RTUs for retail, light industrial, and office applications.
- VRF/VRV Systems — Variable Refrigerant Flow technology for multi-zone buildings requiring precise, independent temperature control. As a Daikin VRV authorized installer, we design and install systems for medical offices, professional buildings, hotels, and retail centers. See our VRF Systems page for details.
- Commercial Split Systems — Larger split systems with dedicated air handling units for individual spaces within a building. Common in medical suites, commercial kitchens, and server rooms requiring dedicated conditioning.
- Ductless Commercial Systems — Multi-zone ductless systems for buildings where ductwork isn't practical or where tenant-specific control is needed. Ideal for multi-tenant office conversions, historic buildings, and restaurant dining rooms.
- Makeup Air and Ventilation Systems — Commercial kitchens, industrial facilities, and high-occupancy spaces require dedicated makeup air units (MAUs) to replace exhausted air and maintain positive building pressure. We design and install commercial ventilation systems to code.
- Commercial Heat Pumps — Increasingly popular in Utah's commercial sector as electricity rates and utility rebates make them cost-competitive with gas heating. We install cold-climate commercial heat pumps that perform through Utah winters.
Industries We Serve
Our commercial HVAC experience spans a wide range of industries across the Wasatch Front:
- Medical and dental offices — Clinical environments require specific temperature and humidity control, infection control considerations, and reliable operation. We understand ASHRAE 170 ventilation requirements for healthcare facilities.
- Professional office buildings — Multi-tenant office buildings, single-tenant professional suites, and mixed-use commercial developments throughout Davis and Weber County.
- Restaurants and food service — Commercial kitchen environments with high heat loads, makeup air requirements, hood exhaust systems, and dining room comfort demands. We work with restaurant owners and contractors on new builds and equipment upgrades.
- Retail — Strip centers, standalone retail buildings, and big-box applications. We service existing systems and install replacements with minimal disruption to retail operations.
- Industrial and light manufacturing — Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and light industrial spaces along the Wasatch Front industrial corridors in Clearfield, Roy, and Ogden need HVAC solutions that work in large-volume, high-load environments.
- Schools and educational facilities — Classroom environments benefit from efficient, quiet HVAC systems with good air quality performance. We work with school districts and educational facilities on new construction and aging system replacements.
Commercial Preventive Maintenance Contracts
A reactive approach to commercial HVAC — fixing things when they break — costs more and causes more disruption than a proactive maintenance program. Our commercial maintenance contracts are structured around your specific equipment inventory, building use, and operational needs.
A standard commercial maintenance agreement includes:
- Quarterly or semi-annual scheduled inspections based on system type and criticality
- Filter replacement at every visit (we maintain filter inventory for your specific equipment)
- Coil cleaning and belt inspection on each visit
- Refrigerant level verification and leak checks
- Electrical component testing — capacitors, contactors, disconnect condition
- Belt, bearing, and motor amp draw checks
- Documentation suitable for building code compliance and warranty requirements
- Priority scheduling and discounted labor rates for any repairs needed
- Annual comprehensive report on system condition and capital planning recommendations
Emergency Commercial HVAC Service
Commercial HVAC failures don't wait for business hours. We maintain an emergency response capability for commercial customers, with dispatch typically within 2–4 hours on business days for registered commercial clients. For facilities with critical requirements — server rooms, medical facilities, food storage — we discuss priority protocols and after-hours response arrangements as part of our service agreement.
When a commercial HVAC system fails, having a contractor who already knows your building — your equipment inventory, your system layout, your tenant requirements — makes a significant difference in response time and repair quality. That's the value of an ongoing service relationship versus calling a contractor cold in an emergency.
Why Choose Salmon HVAC for Commercial HVAC
- 46 years of Utah commercial experience — We've worked on commercial buildings throughout the Wasatch Front from ground-up construction to complete system replacements. We know the local permitting process, the inspectors, and the practical considerations of commercial HVAC in Utah's climate.
- Daikin VRV and commercial certification — Factory-authorized for Daikin's commercial VRV systems, which requires specialized training beyond standard HVAC certification.
- All major commercial brands — Daikin, Mitsubishi, Carrier, Trane. We're not a single-brand shop for commercial work. We specify the best equipment for each project.
- Design-build capability — For new construction, we provide complete HVAC design and installation. For retrofit projects, we work within existing building constraints to deliver practical, code-compliant solutions.
- Licensed, bonded, and insured — All required Utah contractor licenses for commercial mechanical work, with commercial-grade liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is commercial HVAC different from residential?
Commercial HVAC differs from residential in several important ways: larger and more complex systems, stricter building code and energy code compliance, more complex zoning needs, different equipment types (rooftop units, chillers, VRF systems), commercial-grade service requirements, and the business impact of downtime. Commercial work also typically requires coordination with other trades during construction and more detailed commissioning documentation.
Do you offer preventive maintenance contracts for commercial HVAC?
Yes. We offer quarterly and semi-annual preventive maintenance contracts for commercial HVAC systems. These contracts include scheduled inspections, filter changes, coil cleaning, belt and bearing checks, refrigerant verification, and documentation for code compliance. Preventive maintenance contract customers receive priority scheduling and discounted labor rates for any repairs needed.
How quickly can you respond to a commercial HVAC emergency?
For commercial customers, we prioritize emergency calls and typically dispatch within 2–4 hours on business days. For businesses with critical temperature requirements — server rooms, medical facilities, food service operations — we discuss priority response protocols at the time of the service agreement.
What commercial HVAC brands do you install?
We install Daikin (including VRV systems), Mitsubishi Electric, Carrier, and Trane commercial equipment. As a Daikin Comfort Pro authorized dealer with VRV certification, Daikin is our primary commercial brand recommendation, but we work with architects and building owners to specify the best equipment for each project's requirements.
We Serve These Utah Areas
Salmon HVAC provides commercial HVAC services throughout Davis, Weber, Salt Lake, and Morgan counties: