Commercial HVAC Services in Vancouver, BC

Rooftop Units (RTUs) & Commercial System Retrofits

Most commercial buildings across Metro Vancouver are heated and cooled by packaged rooftop units (RTUs). When an aging RTU starts short-cycling, running up hydro bills, or dropping parts that are no longer manufactured, a planned rooftop unit replacement is almost always more cost-effective than another emergency repair. Maple Furnace has installed and serviced commercial rooftop equipment for over two decades, and we handle the full scope of work: crane logistics, curb adapters, gas and electrical connections, condensate routing, and commissioning.

A commercial HVAC retrofit is the right move when your building envelope, occupancy, or usage has changed since the original system was sized. We right-size the replacement to the current load rather than simply matching the old nameplate, which is where a lot of wasted energy hides. Our American Standard light-commercial packaged units give property managers a reliable, widely-supported platform, and we can pair them with high-efficiency Daikin, Mitsubishi, or Fujitsu equipment where a project calls for ductless or split-system zones.

Retrofits often go beyond the units themselves. We upgrade make-up air systems for kitchens and production spaces so that exhausted air is properly replaced and the building stays balanced. For larger properties we coordinate work around chillers and hydronic loops, and we modernise the controls and building automation that tie everything together. A current building automation upgrade lets you schedule setbacks, monitor performance, and catch faults before they become failures.

Whether you need a single packaged unit swapped out or a phased retrofit across a multi-building site, we start with a load and condition assessment, then give you a written plan and free quote. Ask us about pairing a rooftop project with commercial refrigeration service if your facility runs walk-in coolers or process cooling.

Industries We Serve

Commercial HVAC is not one-size-fits-all. A restaurant line, a medical clinic, and a warehouse each place very different demands on their equipment. Maple Furnace tailors design, installation, and service to how your space is actually used across the Vancouver and Burnaby area.

• Offices & strata: Zoned comfort for open-plan floors, meeting rooms, and mixed-use strata buildings, with scheduling that matches occupancy and keeps common-area costs predictable.
• Retail & shopping centres: Rooftop units and split systems sized for high foot traffic, wide entrances, and long trading hours, so the sales floor stays comfortable from open to close.
• Restaurants & food service: Kitchen make-up air, exhaust balancing, and dining-room cooling that keep both staff and guests comfortable while meeting ventilation requirements.
• Healthcare clinics: Precise temperature and filtration control for waiting rooms, exam rooms, and treatment areas where consistent air quality matters for patients and staff.
• Warehouses & light industrial: High-volume heating, ventilation, and spot cooling for storage bays, loading areas, and production floors where equipment and inventory both need stable conditions.

If your property does not fit neatly into one of these categories, we still want to hear about it. Our technicians assess your building type, load, and hours of operation before recommending equipment, so the system we install suits your operation rather than a generic template.

Preventive Maintenance Contracts

The most expensive commercial HVAC failures are the ones that arrive without warning on the busiest day of the year. A preventive maintenance contract with Maple Furnace replaces that uncertainty with a schedule. We plan visits around your equipment and building use so that filters, belts, coils, and controls are checked before small issues turn into shutdowns.

Every agreement is built around your site, but a typical programme includes scheduled PM visits at set intervals, filter, belt, and coil service, refrigerant and electrical checks, condensate and drain cleaning, and a full operational test of each unit. Clean coils and fresh filters keep systems running efficiently, which protects both your hydro costs and the working life of the equipment.

Contract customers also get priority scheduling when something does go wrong. Because we already know your building and its history, we can diagnose faster and carry the right parts. For business-critical breakdowns we provide priority same-day response and after-hours support during business hours (Mon-Sat 8:00am-7:30pm), so a failure during the working week does not leave your tenants, patients, or customers waiting.

Maintenance visits are fully documented for compliance. You receive a written record of every inspection, reading, and part replaced, which supports warranty claims, strata reporting, and any code or insurance requirements your property carries. To learn how scheduled service fits your budget, review our HVAC maintenance plans and ask us to tailor one to your commercial site.

Certifications & Compliance

Commercial HVAC work in British Columbia is regulated, and it should be. Gas-fired heating, refrigerant-charged cooling, and rooftop electrical all carry real safety obligations. Maple Furnace works to the standards set by Technical Safety BC (TSBC), including proper gas fitting and permitting, and our technicians follow safe refrigerant handling practices for recovery, charging, and leak management. (VERIFY licence details with owner)

Every installation and retrofit is carried out to current code compliance, and our documented maintenance records give property managers the paper trail they need for inspections, warranties, and insurance. When you hire a licensed contractor for your building, you protect your occupants, your equipment, and your liability. Call us to confirm the credentials and coverage relevant to your project.