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 […]
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 […]
When to Rent Water Restoration & Drying Equipment
It’s not uncommon for winter storms and heavy rain to cause damage to your industrial space or commercial building. In these scenarios, loss of power can occur, which can lead to temperature control issues, additional moisture, and potentially expensive repairs. If you find yourself dealing with a water leak or power outage, it’s time to […]
How Do Desiccant Dehumidifiers Work?
There are several kinds of dehumidifiers on the market, but before you decide which system is right for you, let’s focus on how desiccant dehumidification works: The 7 Steps of Desiccant Dehumidification Dehumidifiers absorb moisture from the air into desiccant materials. The air to be dried, or processed, is ducted through the rotor in one air […]
What’s Best for Drying a Construction Site? A Heater or a Dehumidifier?
Excess moisture can open the flood gates for serious problems at your construction site. A recent article by the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry profiles the difference between drying a construction site with a heater, versus using a desiccant dehumidifier. Drying a construction site using the most effective method may seem like common sense, but […]
NJ Tank Painters Rent Desiccant Dehumidifiers
When NJ tank painters paint a water tank, an oil tank or a petrochemical tank, they need to ensure they can maintain proper moisture and humidity levels inside the tank. When humidity levels rise and moisture develops within the tank, industrial processes such as blasting and painting are jeopardized, resulting in the potential that the […]
Broken Sprinkler Leads to Desiccant DH Rental
Just as we were preparing to complete our work for the day, we received a phone call that the Lower Merion Township Building in Ardmore, Pennsylvania had experienced water damage as a result of broken sprinkler piping, which had been damaged by a contractor who was working inside the building. Needless to say, important work […]
Where Can I Rent a Portable Dehumidifier?
If you think you might need to rent a dehumidifier, it can be confusing knowing where to start. Dehumidifiers come in varying sizes and for different purposes, so the correct rental may not always be clear to a first-time renter. We’ll walk you through the rental process so you’ll know exactly what you need, and where […]
What to Know Before Renting a Dehumidifier
When renting a dehumidifier, it can sometimes be difficult to determine which unit or how many units you’ll need. At Priority Rental, we want to make sure you have all of the information you need to make an educated rental decision. Using this guide, feel confident that your dehumidifier rental will fulfill the needs of […]
Finishing Construction Projects Requires Low Humidity Levels
Nobody enjoys the discomfort brought on my humidity, but humid air causes more than just discomfort. High levels of humidity greatly affect work in the construction industry. Humidity levels could end up prolonging your project and costing you thousands more than you’d expected. Humidity Causes Mold If your work site has a humidity level of over 50%, […]