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Commercial AC repair in Miami, FL

When the air goes down in a restaurant, a medical office or a store, it costs customers and product by the hour. We dispatch around the clock and work around your hours so the doors stay open.

  • Answered 24/7
  • Same-day repair visits
  • Miami-Dade and Broward
  • Written price first

We repair and install Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric and every other major brand found in Miami homes.

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Quick answer

Commercial AC repair in Miami covers rooftop package units, split systems, ductless and VRF systems, and make-up air in offices, retail, restaurants, clinics and warehouses. Service is available 24/7, with after-hours and weekend work scheduled to avoid disrupting business, and repairs are documented for property managers and owners.

Written by Sylvia Denton, HVAC Guides Editor. Updated 2026-09-22.

Commercial cooling in Miami carries higher stakes than residential. A restaurant dining room at 84 degrees empties. A medical office has patients and equipment that cannot overheat. Server rooms, pharmacies and retail with perishable goods can lose thousands of dollars in stock in an afternoon. We treat commercial no-cool calls as emergencies and dispatch the same way, at any hour.

Most of the commercial equipment we service in Miami-Dade is rooftop package units on strip centers and flat-roof buildings, split systems in offices and clinics, and ductless or VRF systems in newer build-outs. The failure patterns look a lot like residential, just larger: capacitors, contactors, belts, condenser fan motors, refrigerant leaks and clogged condensate drains, plus economizers and controls that residential systems do not have.

We know business owners and property managers need records. Every visit gets a written report with the readings, what was found, what was done, and what is likely to need attention next, so budgets and tenant conversations are easier.

Technician on a flat Miami strip-mall roof with the side panel off a rooftop package unit
Warning signs

Commercial problems we handle most

Rooftop unit not cooling

Compressor, capacitor, contactor or refrigerant faults on package units.

Belt and blower failures

Worn or broken belts and seized blower bearings on older RTUs.

Condensate overflow

Clogged drains on rooftops and above ceilings that stain tiles and ruin inventory.

Economizer faults

Stuck dampers that let hot, humid outside air flood the space.

Hot zones in the building

Failed dampers, thermostats or undersized units after a tenant build-out.

Kitchen heat and make-up air

Restaurant dining rooms losing the fight against kitchen exhaust.

Controls and thermostats

Programmable and networked controls running on the wrong schedule.

Process

How commercial service works

  1. 1

    Dispatch any hour

    Calls are answered 24/7; tell us the business type and we prioritize accordingly.

  2. 2

    Site access

    We coordinate roof access, keys, alarms and building management before arrival.

  3. 3

    Diagnosis

    Electrical, refrigerant and airflow testing on every affected unit, not just the loudest complaint.

  4. 4

    Approval and repair

    Written price to the owner or manager; most repairs completed from the truck.

  5. 5

    Report

    Readings, work done and recommended follow-up sent in writing for your records.

Pricing

Typical commercial repair costs in Miami

$245 to $545Capacitor or contactor on RTU

Most common rooftop no-cool fix.

$185 to $485Belt and bearing service

Belts, pulleys and blower bearings on older units.

$585 to $1,380Condenser fan motor

Varies with horsepower and access.

$545 to $2,450Refrigerant leak repair

Search, repair and recharge on larger systems.

$3,280 to $7,850Compressor replacement

Depends on tonnage; we price replacement alongside on older units.

Typical 2026 Miami-Dade ranges, not a quote. After-hours and weekend work can be scheduled to avoid disrupting your business; ask about service agreements for multi-unit properties.

Local context

Commercial cooling in Miami-Dade

Flat roofs dominate Miami's commercial stock, from strip centers along Bird Road, Coral Way and Kendall Drive to warehouses around Doral and Medley. Rooftop units there sit in full sun all day and bake at temperatures well above the air reading, which is hard on compressors, capacitors and belts. Salt air near the coast adds corrosion.

Hurricane season matters on the roof too. Rooftop units need rated tie-downs and curbs that meet Florida wind-load rules, and after a storm we inspect for units shifted off their curbs, damaged panels and water intrusion before restarting.

Restaurants are their own category. Kitchen exhaust pulls conditioned air out of the building constantly, and without enough make-up air the dining room loses the fight by lunch. We look at the whole balance, not just the unit that stopped.

Close detail photo for commercial AC repair in a Miami property: technicians hands at the diagnosis step
Why us

Why Miami homeowners call Vice City Cooling

24/7 dispatch

Commercial no-cool calls handled as emergencies at any hour.

Work around your hours

After-hours and weekend repairs to keep the doors open.

Written reports

Readings and recommendations for owners and property managers.

Honest replacement advice

Repair and replacement priced side by side on aging units.

FAQ

Commercial AC repair questions

Do you offer after-hours commercial AC repair?

Yes. We dispatch 24/7 and can schedule repairs outside business hours to avoid disruption.

What types of commercial systems do you service?

Rooftop package units, split systems, ductless and VRF systems, and restaurant make-up air.

Do you offer commercial maintenance agreements?

Yes. Scheduled maintenance with priority response is available for single and multi-unit properties.

Can you work with our property manager?

Yes. We coordinate access with management and send written reports to whoever needs them.

How fast can you respond to a commercial no-cool call?

Commercial emergencies are prioritized and most are reached the same day across Miami-Dade.

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Commercial HVAC Installation

Split, package and VRF systems for new build-outs.

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Business too hot to stay open?

Commercial AC dispatch 24/7 across Miami-Dade.

Call (786) 434-0401