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August 25, 2022 by Matt Hanson

Portable Commercial Air Conditioner

Since the invention of air conditioning in 1922, the public has grown accustomed to having instant cooling or heating at the push of a button. However, there are times that for various reasons life isn’t so simple. In some instances, the need for AC may be in a remote place such as an outdoor tent or construction site. Other times the installed HVAC system could be out of order or electricity is not available. This can happen in critical locations such as hospitals and data centers and for these instances, a portable commercial air conditioner is literally a lifesaver.

Whether trying to cool or heat equipment or individuals, finding the proper portable commercial air conditioner is of the utmost importance. Considerations include how large the space is to be treated and how many people are expected to occupy this area. Commercial portable units come in various tonnages and capabilities, and some are operational both indoors and outside. These units are like the type of residential units that one would acquire at the big box stores but with some major differences.

Constructed to Last

For starters, commercial portable AC units are constructed of metal instead of plastic. This ensures that the units these rugged and will last much longer with extended use. Also, commercial portables can be much higher in cooling and heating abilities. These units are able to move around on caster wheels and larger 25-to-30-ton units can be skid or trailer-mounted. Some units are additionally equipped with lifting pods, so they can be easily moved around with a forklift.

Commercial portable AC units are available for many purposes and the following table shows just how versatile they are when needed.

After-hours-Cooling	Assembly Lines	Automotive Industry
Banks	Computer/Telecom rooms	Conference Rooms
Construction Sites	Data Centers/ Server Rooms	Emergency Back-up Supplemental Cooling
Hospitals	Laboratories	Libraries
Manufacturing Plants	Moisture Removal	Museums
Nursing Homes	Off-season Spot Cooling/Heating	Offices
Outdoor Events	Process Cooling	Retail Spaces

In Summary

Because portable units do not require permanent installations, they are not subject to many of the regulations that apply to stationary HVAC units. While this may be true, portable units are still highly efficient and function in the same way. Portable commercial air conditioners are available through rental companies. However, if they are going to be in need even a few times, purchasing one can be more economical.

February 21, 2018 by Matt Hanson

Temporary Cooling Your Portable Solution

Once an HVAC unit has had a proper installation, it typically remains stationary and operating for decades to come. On the other hand, some situations call for cooling, heating, and dehumidification to be used for a short time. In these instances, it is important to have a temporary cooling or portable solution.
. The most common conventional applications are construction sites, industrial and manufacturing pharmaceuticals, education institutions, and commercial office space. Additional uses are server rooms, events and function facilities, restoration and remediation, and emergency response. New construction or reconstruction is where most of these uses can be applied. With that being said, one wants to ensure that these temporary HVAC units are cost-effective and environmentally friendly options.

Choosing a Temporary Portable Unit

In choosing the proper Temporary units you would want one that is capable of cooling only, heating only or cooling/heating and dehumidification. Furthermore, a unit that can also be used indoors and outdoors where condenser air is duct-able to the outside or into a plenum. Additionally, you would want it to be designed incorporating a flexible duct to move the conditioned air where it is needed. They should also provide a free-blow capability and have the flexibility, to be used with the flexible duct using optional duct adapters. Occasionally the capability to mount the unit on a pod would be beneficial. Of course, the handling of smaller units could be easier by providing them with casters. Furthermore, easily transporting a compact trailer unit to a job site can be of great value.

A value-added reason for utilizing a temporary HVAC system is a project’s first cost. Another financial benefit of a temporary unit is the exclusion of HVAC equipment from the first cost of the building’s program construction. Some examples would be if there was a lack of equipment room space, no in-house operations, and maintenance labor cost. Still, other value-added reasons would include no in-house inventory cost. The final reason would be to avoid the end of life replacement costs.

December 7, 2017 by Matt Hanson

Portable Temporary Mobile Cooling Units

Most of the time HVAC units installations occur in a particular location where they live out their usefulness. However, there are other times when commercial heating, cooling, and dehumidification can be the right solution. Situations sometimes arise where the requirement of HVAC units is short term. This is where a portable/temporary/mobile cooling or heating unit can be the perfect solution.

Sometimes mobile temporary HVAC units replace a permanent unit when shutting them down for a period of time. Other times it might be a special event such as a large tent gathering. This sometimes encompasses natural disasters or even healthcare facilities. The instances where portable commercial cooling can be used are infinite. Manufacturing spot cooling, plant shutdowns, emergencies, and telecommunication rooms to name a few.

United CoolAir Mobile Units

Portable units are usually, but not necessarily on wheels and placed in any commercial building or space and even outdoors and powered by a generator. United CoolAir produces units that range from 3–30 tons. Larger units are sometimes trailer mounted to provide quicker transportation to a particular job site. This makes them a valuable resource when there is a call for these types of situations.

While most portable HVAC units are air-cooled, water or chilled water are occasionally used. Although cooling and heating units involve a huge market share, they also use dehumidification. In this case, dedicated heating units look very similar to their counterparts. Rugged United CoolAir units are so due to their metal construction. Furthermore, rental companies stock up on these exceptional units as part of their fleet. However, if renting a unit for more than a few times, anybody can purchase these portable units factory direct. This can lead to enhanced cost savings.

Advancements are ongoing in the portable A/C industry such as United CoolAir’s mobile units that provide UV-C light to disinfect airborne pathogens. In order to meet today’s portable HVAC needs, new products will continually arise on the market.