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Make-Up Air Unit Service in Long Island City

Long Island City's commercial buildings and mixed-use developments demand precise ventilation to meet NYC code and maintain healthy indoor environments. Denair HVAC delivers expert make-up air unit service—installation, repair, and maintenance—ensuring your MAU operates at peak efficiency year-round, balancing fresh air supply, temperature control, and energy performance for every facility type.

HVAC technician servicing a make-up air unit on a commercial rooftop in Long Island City

Our Make-Up Air Unit Services

Comprehensive MAU solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential properties across Long Island City and the NYC metro area.

MAU Installation

Turnkey make-up air unit installation with full project management, ductwork fabrication, controls integration, and code-compliant commissioning for new construction and retrofit projects in Long Island City.

MAU Repair

Fast diagnosis and repair of all make-up air unit components—burners, fans, filters, controls, and dampers—restoring proper ventilation and airflow with same-day service available across Queens and NYC.

Preventive Maintenance

Customized MAU maintenance plans that extend equipment lifespan, improve energy efficiency, and prevent costly breakdowns through scheduled inspections, filter replacements, and system tune-ups.

24/7 Emergency Repairs

Round-the-clock emergency make-up air unit service with certified technicians on call, arriving fully equipped to resolve urgent failures within 4 hours—minimizing downtime for your building or business.

Testing & Balancing

Certified air testing and balancing following MAU installation or repair, ensuring systems deliver the correct fresh air volume, pressure, and temperature as designed and required by NYC building codes.

HVAC System Upgrades

Retrofit and upgrade existing make-up air units with modern controls, energy-efficient components, and smart automation—optimizing performance and helping Long Island City facilities meet current energy standards.

HVAC team commissioning a make-up air unit installation on a Long Island City rooftop

Our 5-Step Make-Up Air Unit Service Process

Step 1: Site Assessment & Scope Review

Our certified estimator visits your Long Island City facility to assess the existing ventilation system, review building specifications, identify code requirements, and define the full scope of work—ensuring no surprises.

Step 2: Custom Proposal & Value Engineering

Step 3: Equipment & Ductwork Preparation

Step 4: Professional Installation & Controls Integration

Step 5: Testing, Balancing & Commissioning

Trusted By Many

Success Stories

See how Denair HVAC has delivered reliable make-up air unit solutions for Long Island City facilities and beyond.

"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

"Impeccable install. You can tell they're pros the moment they walk in."

Michael R.

"Denair is professional and courteous."

Anna Grasso
Anna Grasso

"Really great to work with, awesome staff, happy to work with them anytime again in the future! Highly recommend."

Jackie C
Jackie C

"I was able to upgrade my cooling towers through the help of Denair and I did love their Service rendered, Wonderful Experience."

Ken Lucky

"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

"I am very pleased with the service and professionalism we receive from all the techs and staff at Denair."

Julian Rodriguez
Julian Rodriguez

"I recently used Denair for some repairs to my small two-story office building, and I have to say they are the most honest, hard-working and value focused HVAC provider I have ever experienced! Not only was the price competitive, but more importantly they helped reduce my energy costs from an..."

John Green

"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

"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

"Denair is the most dependable HVAC service company in New York!"

Christian Taghoy
Christian Taghoy

"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

"Impeccable install. You can tell they're pros the moment they walk in."

Michael R.

"Denair is professional and courteous."

Anna Grasso
Anna Grasso

"Really great to work with, awesome staff, happy to work with them anytime again in the future! Highly recommend."

Jackie C
Jackie C

"I was able to upgrade my cooling towers through the help of Denair and I did love their Service rendered, Wonderful Experience."

Ken Lucky

"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

"I am very pleased with the service and professionalism we receive from all the techs and staff at Denair."

Julian Rodriguez
Julian Rodriguez

"I recently used Denair for some repairs to my small two-story office building, and I have to say they are the most honest, hard-working and value focused HVAC provider I have ever experienced! Not only was the price competitive, but more importantly they helped reduce my energy costs from an..."

John Green

"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

"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

"Denair is the most dependable HVAC service company in New York!"

Christian Taghoy
Christian Taghoy

"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

"Impeccable install. You can tell they're pros the moment they walk in."

Michael R.

"Denair is professional and courteous."

Anna Grasso
Anna Grasso

"Really great to work with, awesome staff, happy to work with them anytime again in the future! Highly recommend."

Jackie C
Jackie C

"I was able to upgrade my cooling towers through the help of Denair and I did love their Service rendered, Wonderful Experience."

Ken Lucky

"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

"I am very pleased with the service and professionalism we receive from all the techs and staff at Denair."

Julian Rodriguez
Julian Rodriguez

"I recently used Denair for some repairs to my small two-story office building, and I have to say they are the most honest, hard-working and value focused HVAC provider I have ever experienced! Not only was the price competitive, but more importantly they helped reduce my energy costs from an..."

John Green

"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

"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

"Denair is the most dependable HVAC service company in New York!"

Christian Taghoy
Christian Taghoy
The Denair HVAC Difference

Why Choose Denair HVAC?

Long Island City property managers and business owners trust Denair HVAC for make-up air unit service that's fast, code-compliant, and built to last.

Certified Experts

OSHA-certified, manufacturer-trained technicians handle MAU service to NYC mechanical codes and standards.

Same-Day Response

Emergency MAU repairs dispatched within 4 hours across Long Island City, Queens, and the greater NYC metro area.

Value Engineering

Dedicated estimators identify cost-saving equipment alternatives, cutting your make-up air unit project budget by up to 35%.

Proven Track Record

Over 400 completed projects and Inc. 5000 recognition as one of America's fastest-growing HVAC contractors.

Meet the Denair HVAC Team

Experienced professionals dedicated to your Long Island City HVAC needs.

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

What is another name for a make-up air unit?

A make-up air unit is also commonly called a fresh air handler, replacement air unit, or dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS). In commercial settings, it may be referred to as a MAU or a ventilation air unit. All these terms describe equipment designed to replace air exhausted from a building with conditioned fresh outdoor air, maintaining balanced pressure and healthy indoor air quality.

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Denair HVAC delivers expert make-up air unit service across Long Island City and the entire NYC metro region.

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Awards and Recognition

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Inc. 5000 Recognition

Named one of America's fastest-growing and most successful companies.

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OSHA 40-Hour Certified

All technicians hold OSHA 40-hour safety certification for commercial job sites.

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Registered Mechanical Contractor

Licensed and registered HVAC and mechanical contractor in New York State.

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