When manufacturing companies have AC outages, it can put everything on hold until the space is able to be cooled. That was the case for a lighting manufacturing business in Chicago. We received a call from them after typical business hours around 6:30pm because their AC broke in part of the plant and the repairs […]
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Temporary Air Conditioning for a Retail Store
Our team at Priority Rental, a Herc Rentals Business works with retail stores often to supplement their cooling systems. If a store’s main AC goes out, it’s common for them to sometimes need temporary air conditioning to keep their business open and customers comfortable. This was the case for a recent job where we helped […]
Planning for HVAC Maintenance
For most businesses, HVAC maintenance is typically necessary twice a year: once before you turn on the heat, and another time before using the air conditioning. If you don’t include a maintenance plan in your schedule, you put yourself and your business at risk for broken air conditioners when it’s especially hot outside — potentially resulting […]
Water Restoration at Cold Food Storage Warehouse Near Chicago
Priority Rental, a Herc Rentals Business recently received a call from a cold food storage warehouse near Chicago in Midway, IL that unexpectedly had a fire sprinkler head burst above their ceilings. Unluckily for them, the burst happened directly over their large coolers, making a wet mess. We went out to the site to see […]
Cooling Public Schools in Chicago
Recently Priority Rental, a Herc Rentals Business helped Chicago CRC install portable air conditioners for 11 different Chicago public schools. In total, we installed 124 1-ton air conditioning units within two weeks. All ACs were either ducted with our ceiling tile kits or custom cut from insulation boards to fit their windows so they could […]
What is the Difference Between an Air Cooled and Water Cooled Spot Cooler?
There are two ways a spot cooler eliminates heat from an area: air cooled and water cooled. The difference between these two types of units lies in whether air or water flows over the evaporator coil, which is the part of the air conditioner that removes hot air from a building. Air-cooled spot coolers blow […]
What is a TON of Air Conditioning?
When it comes to AC units, industry experts often throw around a lot of words that sound pretty complicated. For example, when someone talks about a “ton” of air conditioning, they aren’t referring to weight. Understanding some AC terms can be helpful when it’s time for you to rent. We break down some of the […]
How Many Tons of AC Do I Need? Use Our AC Calculator
Before you rent air conditioning units, you’ll want to understand the space you are trying to cool. If you know the total cubic feet of the space, it will be easier for us to help you find the right unit or units for the job. To find out how many tons of AC you need, use […]
Temporary AC Estimates: Do You Have Air Conditioning Priced into Your Proposal?
The temperatures may still be mild, but now is the time to get in your bids for spring and summer projects. Whether you are bidding on a construction project, planning a big summer event, or preparing a proposal for building maintenance, you need to be thinking about the specifics. No matter the project, the weather […]
Can An Air Conditioner Be Used as A Dehumidifier?
“It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity!” People in the Northeast are accustomed to hearing this during the summer when it tends to get hot and muggy. Those who live in the desert have things a little easier. Since the air is dry, even if the temperatures creep into the 90s, it stays much more […]