What are portable HVAC products actually used for?” This is a question we get often from those who are unfamiliar with the industry. Portable HVAC equipment is utilized across many industries for numerous applications. To better illustrate this point, we’ve outlined several common use cases for the spot cooler, one of the most versatile products in our fleet.
Spot coolers are regularly used in commercial offices. In these settings, they are used to provide targeted cooling to specific areas of the building, most often concentrated in meeting spaces or areas with several employees. Often times, the spot coolers are used to supplement the facility’s main HVAC system if it’s not providing adequate cooling, but they may also be used as a temporary solution during scheduled or unplanned maintenance on the building’s permanent system.
Whatever the case may be, spot coolers are an excellent way to provide targeted cooling without needing to make major changes or additions to the existing HVAC infrastructure. They allow for a high degree of flexibility, and they can be placed wherever they are needed most.
Spot coolers are also commonly found in healthcare facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and more. These can include hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and more. In addition to comfort cooling for patients, medical staff, and visitors, spot coolers may also be used in temperature-sensitive spaces like operating rooms and labs to maintain the necessary environmental conditions. Just like with industrial commercial facilities, spot coolers may also be used for emergency and backup cooling when the building’s primary system is undergoing maintenance.
Spot coolers are also frequently seen in settings, where they are used for a variety of different purposes. One of the most common applications is to provide comfort cooling to employees working in hot environments. This is especially important if the job requires wearing protective gear which could make workers more susceptible to heat-related conditions.
Spot coolers may also be used to reduce humidity and provide targeted cooling to prevent heat and moisture-related defects during the production process.
Because there's lots of heat-sensitive equipment in these environments, it's not surprising that spot coolers are also commonly used in server rooms and data centers. Whether used as a supplemental cooling solution or as a temporary emergency fix, spot coolers provide targeted cooling to specific areas or pieces of equipment, helping to ensure business continuity by reducing the risk of equipment failures and downtime.
And because spot coolers can run 24/7 without needing a break, they are an ideal solution to maintain the consistent environmental conditions required in these settings.
Spot coolers are a popular rental for event venues. They are most often used as a supplemental solution to provide comfort cooling in specific areas of the building and to groups of people. If a portion of the event is outdoors, spot coolers may also be used to maintain the temperature in tented spaces.
It’s also critical that food and drinks are kept cool at events; spot coolers are a great solution to maintain the temperature in these areas and reduce the risk of spoilage.
Spot coolers offer a great temporary cooling solution for restaurants. In both the front and back of the house, spot coolers are commonly used to provide targeted cooling to restaurant guests, as well as to staff who are working over hot cooking equipment. Spot coolers may be used to supplement the building’s main HVAC system, especially in hot climates or in the summer months, or as a backup solution when the primary system is down.
From primary schools to universities, spot coolers are commonly used for comfort cooling in educational facilities. Using spot coolers as a supplemental cooling solution provides facility managers a cost-effective option to maintain a comfortable environment for both staff and students without having to invest in expensive upgrades to the central HVAC system.
At the university level, spot coolers can also be used in laboratories to help keep the temperature low and stable. This is important for both safety and accuracy.
Spot coolers may be used to provide targeted cooling to specific rooms or areas or to lower the overall temperature of a home. Their use may be helpful during warmer months, as well as for individuals who are sensitive to heat.
At 1 Source Portable Air, we offer a wide range of portable AC products and rentals, including some of the best spot coolers in the industry. For more on spot coolers, or to learn about our other cooling solutions, , speak to the team at 1 Source Portable Air today.