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Restaurant rooftop HVAC unit maintenance: Florida schedule

A realistic annual calendar for commercial RTU maintenance in a Tampa Bay kitchen environment.

Section 01

January — filter + condenser coil

Cooler months are the right window for deeper coil work.

Section 02

April — pre-summer load test

Verify full-load performance before summer demand hits. Check refrigerant charge.

Section 03

July — mid-season check

Ambient temps in Tampa Bay hit peak. Check subcool, airflow, drain pan.

Section 04

October — post-summer review

Look for grease-laden coil buildup from summer kitchen operation.

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