Package Units in Middle Tennessee
- Licensed and insured plumbing, HVAC and electrical techs
Most homes split their heating and cooling between an outdoor unit and an indoor furnace or air handler. A package unit puts it all in one cabinet outside, on a slab beside the building or on the roof, and connects to the ductwork through the wall or the roof.
We install new package units, and we repair and replace existing ones. They're common where a home has no room indoors for an air handler, on many manufactured homes, and on a lot of light commercial buildings. Package unit work is done by licensed and insured techs. One call still covers the whole building.
Signs you need package units help
- Warm air from the vents with the system set to cool
- No heat, or heat that never warms the house
- The unit runs, stops and starts again every few minutes
- Water pooling around the base of the unit or near a supply vent inside
- Rust, holes or loose panels on the cabinet
- Grinding, rattling or banging from the cabinet
- Weak airflow at the vents, or a loose duct connection where the unit meets the wall or roof
- The unit is past its expected life and repairs are adding up
What we do
New package unit installs
Setting the unit on its pad, stand or roof curb, and connecting the supply and return ducts, the condensate drain, the power and, on gas units, the gas line.
Every common type
Air conditioners with electric heat strips, gas-electric units with a gas furnace section, and package heat pumps. Dual-fuel models pair a heat pump with gas heat.
Repairs
Capacitors, contactors, fan and blower motors, compressors, igniters and gas valves on gas units, heat strips on electric units, and refrigerant leaks. A diagnosis finds the part that failed before anything is replaced.
Replacement
Matching a new unit to the house or building, including the duct connections and the pad or roof curb it sits on, which often differ between models and sizes.
Light commercial
Ground and rooftop package units for shops, offices and small commercial buildings, with repairs, replacement and tune-ups.
New construction and renovations
HVAC rough-in and trim-out with a package unit, from the pad or curb and the duct connections through the final start-up.
Repair or replace?
Most package unit problems come down to one part: a capacitor, a contactor, a fan motor, an igniter or a heat strip. Those are worth fixing, and we'll tell you so.
Because the whole system lives outdoors, rust and weather wear matter more than on a split system. Replacement makes sense when the cabinet or the base pan is rusting through, when the compressor fails on an older unit, or when a refrigerant leak keeps coming back. We'll show you what we found and give you a firm price for each option.
What it costs, and how we price it
What drives the price
- The size of the unit, and whether it cools with heat strips, runs gas-electric or is a heat pump
- Repair or replacement, and which part failed
- Whether the pad, stand or roof curb has to change to fit a new unit
- The duct connections at the wall or roof, and the condition of the ducts
- Access: a ground unit beside the house is simpler than a rooftop unit that needs a lift or crane
- Permits and inspections the local jurisdiction requires
- The diagnostic visit
- Free. We come look, find the cause and explain it.
- Your price
- Firm price given before any work starts.
- How we price
- Priced per job. Each job is priced on its own.
- Why prices stay down
- Low overhead, and the work done right the first time with current methods, equipment and quality materials, so you are not paying for callbacks.
How a visit works
Call or text
Call or text (615) 426-9344 and tell us what's going on. A photo helps. We work Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A free diagnostic visit
We come look, find the cause and explain it in plain words. The visit is free.
A firm price before any work starts
You get the price for the job before we begin, so you can decide with real numbers.
The work, done right the first time
Current methods, good equipment and quality materials. We keep overhead low and skip the callbacks, which keeps prices down.
Follow-up
If anything we worked on gives you trouble, call or text the same number.
What is a package unit?
It's a complete heating and cooling system in one outdoor cabinet. The compressor, both coils, the blower and the heat source all live together, and the ducts carry air to and from the rooms. A split system divides those parts between an outdoor unit and an indoor furnace or air handler.
Package units come in three common types: an air conditioner with electric heat strips, a gas-electric unit with a furnace section built in, and a package heat pump.
Package unit or split system: which is right?
A package unit saves indoor space and keeps the equipment, its noise and its service work outside. A split system offers more equipment choices and keeps part of the system out of the weather.
If your house or building already has a package unit, replacing it with another is usually the simplest path, because the ducts already connect to it. If you're renovating and a change makes sense, we'll explain why and price both options.
How do I take care of a package unit?
Keep grass, leaves and shrubs clear around it, and keep the top clear on a rooftop unit. Change the filter: it's usually behind a return grille inside, and sometimes in a slot on the unit itself. Have it checked each spring and fall.
Since the cabinet sits outside year-round, watch for rust, loose panels and gaps where pests can get in. Those are easier to fix early.
Common questions
Do you install new package units?
Yes. We install new package units for homes, new construction and light commercial buildings, and we repair and replace existing ones.
Who does the package unit work?
Package unit work is done by licensed and insured techs. You get one price from Root House, including any gas line or electrical work.
Is the visit to look free?
Yes. We'll come look at your unit or your project for free, and you'll get a firm price before any work starts.
Where is the filter on a package unit?
Usually behind a return grille inside the house or building. Some units hold the filter in a slot on the cabinet instead. If you cannot find it, we will show you when we are out.
Can a package unit heat with gas?
Yes. A gas-electric package unit has a gas furnace section inside the cabinet, with its own venting. It also needs a gas line run to the unit, which we coordinate as part of the same job.
How long does a package unit last?
Often around 10 to 15 years, depending on use, maintenance and how hard the weather is on the cabinet. A unit that has been kept clean and checked each season tends to last longer.
Do you service rooftop units for businesses?
Yes. Rooftop package units on light commercial buildings get the same repairs, replacements and tune-ups, with one contact for your plumbing and electrical too.
Related
- AC Repair
- Heating and Furnace Repair
- HVAC Tune-Ups and Maintenance
- Heat Pump Repair and Installation
- Ductwork Repair, Sealing and Installation
- Gas Line Installation and Repair
HVAC
Why is my AC running but not cooling?
The usual causes are a clogged air filter, a thermostat set wrong, an outdoor unit that has stopped, a frozen indoor coil or low refrigerant. Check the thermostat, the filter and whether the outdoor unit is running, including its breaker. If they all look right and the house still won't cool, call an HVAC technician.
Work that holds.
Call or text for package units anywhere we serve in Middle Tennessee.