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Commercial Kitchen Makeup Air Unit Repair in NYC

NYC's commercial kitchens run hard — and when your makeup air unit fails, heat buildup, hood imbalance, and code violations follow fast. Denair HVAC's certified technicians diagnose and restore makeup air systems across all five boroughs, keeping your kitchen compliant, your staff comfortable, and your operation running without a costly shutdown.

HVAC technician inspecting a commercial kitchen makeup air unit on a NYC rooftop

Our Commercial Kitchen Makeup Air Unit Repair Services

Comprehensive makeup air unit repair and maintenance solutions for NYC commercial kitchens, restaurants, and food service facilities.

Makeup Air Unit Diagnostics

Thorough inspection and diagnostic assessment of your commercial kitchen makeup air system, identifying failed components, airflow imbalances, and performance issues before they escalate into costly shutdowns.

Fan & Motor Repair

Expert repair and replacement of supply fans, motors, belts, and bearings within makeup air units, restoring proper airflow and ensuring your kitchen hood operates at the correct negative pressure balance.

Controls & Thermostat Service

Troubleshooting and repair of makeup air unit control boards, thermostats, variable frequency drives, and automation interfaces to restore accurate temperature regulation and demand-controlled ventilation.

Heat Exchanger Repair

Inspection, cleaning, and repair of heat exchanger components within direct-fired and indirect-fired makeup air units, maximizing energy efficiency and maintaining safe combustion performance.

Preventive Maintenance

Scheduled maintenance programs that keep your makeup air unit running efficiently year-round, including filter changes, coil cleaning, belt inspections, and airflow verification to prevent unexpected failures.

24/7 Emergency Repairs

Around-the-clock emergency makeup air unit repair for NYC commercial kitchens. Certified technicians typically arrive within 4 hours to minimize downtime, health code risks, and operational disruption.

HVAC technician performing airflow testing on a commercial kitchen makeup air unit

Our 5-Step Makeup Air Unit Repair Process

Step 1: Schedule & Site Assessment

Contact our team and we dispatch a certified technician to your NYC location — typically within 4 hours for emergencies. We assess site access, unit location (rooftop or inline), and kitchen layout before beginning any work.

Step 2: System Inspection & Diagnostics

Step 3: Transparent Repair Proposal

Step 4: Certified Repair Execution

Step 5: Testing, Balancing & Sign-Off

Trusted By NYC Kitchens

Success Stories

See how Denair HVAC has kept commercial kitchens across New York City compliant and operational.

"Great reliable HVAC company, a very rare thing to say these days — the pricing is very competitive and the work is reliable. The staff is professional and courteous, they clean up after themselves and always answer. I would recommend them!"

Yarik Didenko
Yarik Didenko

"I know DENAIR for years dealing with their commercial insurance matters. I know they provide best in class services and have recommended them to a couple of major construction industry players. I can definitely say – the bigger the project the bigger my commission is"

Tommy Williams
Tommy Williams

"What a great service. I randomly called to get multiple system inspected in my building. They came on time, done a great job and provided a detailed report. I love their transparency."

Freeman TV
Freeman TV

"Great company, our office was getting hotter by the minute. Denair had a tech on site with in the hour and the ac working perfect in two hours"

Tanya Gur
Tanya Gur

"Dennis was always available when I called on him. Never was any additional work generated on any quote/contract awarded. Reliable, expert and a pleasure to work with. A real value!"

Al Neese RAM-ARM

"They have the best Engineering Service I have ever seen; they are always available on request and perform the maintenance in the most efficient way. Great Service."

Amanda Ron

"Amazing HVAC vendor who is doing multiple accounts for my company."

Mike Kolen
Mike Kolen

"These guys are the best. Installed my central air condition. They are quick, thorough and honest! I definitely recommend them."

Nick Garcia
Nick Garcia

"Crew was respectful, fast, and left our place spotless. Five stars."

Jorge S.

"excellent work and quality"

Hagar Sror
Hagar Sror

"Great reliable HVAC company, a very rare thing to say these days — the pricing is very competitive and the work is reliable. The staff is professional and courteous, they clean up after themselves and always answer. I would recommend them!"

Yarik Didenko
Yarik Didenko

"I know DENAIR for years dealing with their commercial insurance matters. I know they provide best in class services and have recommended them to a couple of major construction industry players. I can definitely say – the bigger the project the bigger my commission is"

Tommy Williams
Tommy Williams

"What a great service. I randomly called to get multiple system inspected in my building. They came on time, done a great job and provided a detailed report. I love their transparency."

Freeman TV
Freeman TV

"Great company, our office was getting hotter by the minute. Denair had a tech on site with in the hour and the ac working perfect in two hours"

Tanya Gur
Tanya Gur

"Dennis was always available when I called on him. Never was any additional work generated on any quote/contract awarded. Reliable, expert and a pleasure to work with. A real value!"

Al Neese RAM-ARM

"They have the best Engineering Service I have ever seen; they are always available on request and perform the maintenance in the most efficient way. Great Service."

Amanda Ron

"Amazing HVAC vendor who is doing multiple accounts for my company."

Mike Kolen
Mike Kolen

"These guys are the best. Installed my central air condition. They are quick, thorough and honest! I definitely recommend them."

Nick Garcia
Nick Garcia

"Crew was respectful, fast, and left our place spotless. Five stars."

Jorge S.

"excellent work and quality"

Hagar Sror
Hagar Sror

"Great reliable HVAC company, a very rare thing to say these days — the pricing is very competitive and the work is reliable. The staff is professional and courteous, they clean up after themselves and always answer. I would recommend them!"

Yarik Didenko
Yarik Didenko

"I know DENAIR for years dealing with their commercial insurance matters. I know they provide best in class services and have recommended them to a couple of major construction industry players. I can definitely say – the bigger the project the bigger my commission is"

Tommy Williams
Tommy Williams

"What a great service. I randomly called to get multiple system inspected in my building. They came on time, done a great job and provided a detailed report. I love their transparency."

Freeman TV
Freeman TV

"Great company, our office was getting hotter by the minute. Denair had a tech on site with in the hour and the ac working perfect in two hours"

Tanya Gur
Tanya Gur

"Dennis was always available when I called on him. Never was any additional work generated on any quote/contract awarded. Reliable, expert and a pleasure to work with. A real value!"

Al Neese RAM-ARM

"They have the best Engineering Service I have ever seen; they are always available on request and perform the maintenance in the most efficient way. Great Service."

Amanda Ron

"Amazing HVAC vendor who is doing multiple accounts for my company."

Mike Kolen
Mike Kolen

"These guys are the best. Installed my central air condition. They are quick, thorough and honest! I definitely recommend them."

Nick Garcia
Nick Garcia

"Crew was respectful, fast, and left our place spotless. Five stars."

Jorge S.

"excellent work and quality"

Hagar Sror
Hagar Sror
The Denair HVAC Difference

Why Choose Denair HVAC?

NYC restaurant and facility operators trust Denair HVAC for makeup air unit repairs that are fast, code-compliant, and priced fairly.

Same-Day Response

We typically arrive within 4 hours for NYC emergency makeup air repairs, minimizing kitchen downtime.

Certified Technicians

OSHA-certified and manufacturer-trained team ensures every repair meets NYC DOB and ASHRAE ventilation code standards.

Fixed-Price Guarantee

Transparent, fixed-price proposals before work starts — all unintended costs are covered at our expense, no surprises.

19+ Years Serving NYC

Since 2007, Denair HVAC has served commercial kitchens across all five boroughs and the greater New York metro area.

Meet the Denair HVAC Team

Experienced professionals committed to keeping NYC kitchens running safely.

Dennis Cherniy, Founder & CEO of Denair HVAC

Dennis Cherniy

Founder & CEO

Dennis founded Denair HVAC in March 2007 with one man and a beat-up used truck right after being laid off from a 7-year career in the HVAC industry. Armed with over 17 years of hands-on HVAC expertise and deep knowledge of Brooklyn and NYC's commercial building landscape, he grew the company to $2 million in revenue within just five years. Under his strategic leadership, Denair earned recognition by Inc. 5000 as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Dennis oversees all aspects of the business—from rooftop unit replacement projects across Brooklyn's flat-roof commercial buildings to large-scale capital improvement contracts throughout the NYC metro area—ensuring every client receives honest, high-quality service.

Tanya Gurzhi, Financial Manager at Denair HVAC

Tanya Gurzhi

Financial Manager

Tanya brings over 15 years of experience in finance, budgeting, and forecasting to the Denair HVAC team. She manages all aspects of accounting, financial planning, and insurance for the company—ensuring every rooftop unit replacement and installation project is backed by financial integrity and transparent cost management. Her meticulous approach to budgeting directly supports Denair's ability to offer fixed proposal pricing and value-engineered solutions that consistently save Brooklyn and NYC clients thousands of dollars. Tanya's financial stewardship has been a cornerstone of Denair's steady growth from a one-man operation to a recognized industry leader.

Farrukh Kasimov, Lead Estimator at Denair HVAC

Farrukh Kasimov

Lead Estimator

Farrukh has been with Denair HVAC since 2010, making him one of the company's longest-serving and most trusted team members. As Lead Estimator, he is responsible for preparing comprehensive and timely bid proposals for rooftop unit replacement and installation projects across Brooklyn and the wider NYC metro area. His expertise in tracking opportunities with vendors, subcontractors, and customers ensures every scope is accurately priced—with alternates and revisions provided for each bid. Farrukh's value engineering approach has helped Brooklyn property managers and business owners save significantly on their HVAC capital improvement budgets.

Thomas Mishakin, Service Manager at Denair HVAC

Thomas Mishakin

Service Manager

Thomas leads Denair HVAC's service operations, overseeing fast response times, efficient technician scheduling, and consistent service quality for rooftop unit projects throughout Brooklyn. He coordinates field technicians and customer communications to keep RTU systems running reliably—minimizing downtime for commercial tenants, property managers, and building operators. Thomas ensures that Denair's commitment to same-day service (usually within 4 hours for emergencies) is consistently met, and that every rooftop unit installation or repair is delivered with the smooth, professional experience Brooklyn clients expect from an Inc. 5000-recognized contractor.

Ramil Nurkaev, Application Engineer at Denair HVAC

Ramil Nurkaev

Application Engineer

Ramil designs and supports HVAC systems tailored to the specific performance and efficiency needs of each Brooklyn building. Specializing in rooftop unit applications, he oversees equipment selection, technical planning, and engineering support to ensure every RTU installation delivers long-lasting reliability, meaningful energy savings, and full compliance with NYC building codes and LL97 sustainability mandates. Ramil's engineering expertise is particularly valuable for Brooklyn's dense stock of flat-roof commercial and mixed-use buildings, where precise load calculations and rooftop structural considerations are critical to a successful RTU replacement or new installation.

Anastasiya Chernaya, VP Business Development at Denair HVAC

Anastasiya Chernaya

VP Business Development

Anastasiya leads Denair HVAC's business development and new client acquisition strategy, with a focus on building long-term partnerships with property management firms, general contractors, and building owners across Manhattan and the greater NYC metro area. In her role, she identifies market opportunities, develops strategic partnerships, and implements growth initiatives that have helped Denair expand its footprint across some of New York's most recognized property management companies—including AKAM, Douglas Elliman, Related, and Rose Associates. Anastasiya's client-first approach ensures that every new relationship is built on transparency, reliability, and measurable value.

Natalja Sirokova, Marketing Manager at Denair HVAC

Natalja Sirokova

Marketing Manager

Natalja oversees Denair HVAC's brand presence and client relationships, ensuring that building owners, property managers, and facility operators across Manhattan can easily discover and connect with the HVAC expertise they need. As Marketing Manager, she develops and executes strategies that communicate Denair's unique value—from 24/7 emergency availability to Inc. 5000 recognition—to the right audiences across New York City's competitive commercial real estate and residential markets. Her work building public relations and strategic outreach has played a significant role in Denair's growth and continued reputation as one of NYC's most trusted HVAC contractors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to install a makeup air system?

In NYC, commercial kitchen makeup air system installation typically ranges from $5,000 to $30,000+, depending on unit capacity (tonnage), fuel type (direct-fired, indirect-fired, or electric), ductwork complexity, and rooftop versus inline placement. Denair HVAC provides fixed-price proposals with value engineering to help reduce costs — clients have saved up to 35% compared to standard bids.

What ventilation is required in a commercial kitchen?

What is the make up air code for kitchen hood?

What is the life expectancy of a makeup air unit?

What is a commercial make-up air unit?

How do I know if my makeup air unit needs repair?

How quickly can you respond to an emergency makeup air unit failure in NYC?

Do you provide repair documentation for NYC DOH or DOB inspections?

Still Have Questions About Your Makeup Air Unit?

Speak with a certified NYC HVAC technician for a free consultation and honest answers.

Our NYC Service Areas

Denair HVAC repairs commercial kitchen makeup air units across New York City and the greater metro area.

11 Regions

Service Area

Within 4 Hours

Emergency Response

4.7★ Rated

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Do We Service Your NYC Kitchen?

Contact us to confirm coverage and schedule a same-day diagnostic visit.

Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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Inc. 5000 Recognition

Named one of America's fastest-growing companies in 2019.

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OSHA 40-Hour Certification

All technicians hold OSHA 40-hour safety certification.

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Registered HVAC Contractor

Fully licensed Mechanical/HVAC contractor registered in New York.

Request a Makeup Air Unit Repair in NYC

Fill out the form below and a Denair HVAC specialist will respond promptly to schedule your diagnostic visit, confirm service area coverage, and provide a transparent, fixed-price repair estimate — no obligation required.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 718-791-5074.