It’s getting to be that time of year again—time to test the heating system! It’s important to know before the cold sets in that your heat is efficiently and effectively working. Assessing the system in the fall season allows time for maintenance and repairs if necessary. Below are just a few recommendations to possibly implement […]
There are many businesses that should always have an emergency plan in place in case the HVAC system fails. Hospitals are one of the top businesses on our list since they depend on functional air conditioning and heating to keep their buildings safe and comfortable for workers and patients. It’s better to be safe than […]
If your business uses HVAC equipment frequently, it may seem like a good financial decision to purchase your own. However, unless you have a team of in-house HVAC specialists, that commitment could end up costing you much more than you realize. There are certain benefits to renting HVAC equipment that are quite difficult to beat […]
When it comes to manufacturing, some industries are more climate-sensitive than others. The food and pharmaceutical industries in particular have strict requirements for good reason. In some cases, if temperature and humidity requirements aren’t met, production has to stop to ensure the finished products are safe for consumers. Many manufacturing buildings have sophisticated HVAC systems, […]
While portable air conditioners are efficient and reliable, sometimes you may notice an error code or unexplained malfunctioning with a unit. Most of the time, there is an easy solution to the problem. The usual culprits tend to be issues with airflow restriction or the power source, but other problems can also occur. Here are […]
In all of our years of experience, we’ve found that there are certain types of businesses that absolutely need temporary air conditioning. Some businesses can do just fine if their unit breaks and they are out of AC for a short time. However, for others, keeping spaces cool is essential to their functioning, and without […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
