Priority Rental
Call Now: 1-800-810-4181
  • Portable A/C
    • Portable AC Rental
    • Spot Cooler Rental
    • Temporary Air Conditioning
    • Event Air Conditioning
    • Air Conditioning Rental
    • Outdoor Cooling
    • Evaporation Cooling/Swamp Coolers
  • Temp Heat
    • Indirect Fired Heaters
    • Direct Fired Heaters
    • Electric Heaters
    • Construction Heaters
    • Temporary Heating Solutions
    • Tent Heaters
  • Air Quality Control
    • Air Scrubbers
    • Dehumidifiers
    • Industrial Fan Rentals
    • Water Restoration & Drying Equipment
    • Other Rentals
  • Videos
  • About
    • Climate Control Experts
    • Service Area
    • Reviews
  • Blog
  • Contact
Search the site...

What Do I Need to Know Before Renting Temporary AC?

If you need to rent an air conditioner, there are a few things you should know before calling a rental company. At Priority Rental, a Herc Rentals Business, we’ll help you answer these questions, but we highly recommend considering the following tips so that you get the most out of your temporary AC rental.

Temporary Air Conditioner Rental Checklist

portable ac in retail store 1. Understand Your Cooling Need

First things first. You need to determine the purpose of your AC rental, how long you’ll need to rent, and if it will be used indoors or outdoors. Do you need a primary cooling source during a construction job? Do you need supplemental cooling during a heatwave? Are you looking just to spot cool small areas instead of a large space?

2. Know Your Space

Before you make the call to rent AC, you’ll want to know how much space needs to be cooled. The best measurement to know is the total cubic feet you need covered. While the area of a room is helpful, multiplying by the height of the room gives us a better idea of how much volume is needed. You’ll also want to decide if you need multiple rooms cooled or if it’s just one open area.

3. Check Your Outlets

Understanding your power sources is an important part of the AC rental process. While smaller units generally can be plugged into a normal outlet, larger air conditioners may require special outlets or wiring. Most of our units operate on a standard 120V outlet, 15 amp, and 20 amp breakers. Determine how many outlets you have available and how much voltage is available in your building.

4. Consider Ventilation

Portable AC does exhaust air as part of the cooling process. The hot air is typically directed out of a cooled space through an exhaust duct. The duct can be vented out of a window, into a drop ceiling, or through a wall. Knowing your options in advance will help the rental company determine the best ducting options for you.

5. Know How Much Room You Need

If you are working with limited space, you’ll want to know the size of the unit you’ll be renting. This is especially important if you need to maintain some open space for maintaining walkway areas. When calling a rental company, be sure to tell them if you have any limitations in terms of space, or if you have flights of steps to go up.

spot cooler in office setting 6. Don’t Skimp on the Details

Don’t forget to share any important information about the space you need cooling.  Ask yourself the following questions, as it will better help a rental company assist you:

  • Are there a lot of windows in the room?
  • How many people are working in the space?
  • Do you have a lot of electronic equipment in the space?

These are important facts to share with a portable cooling rental company, as understanding the makeup and operations of your space will factor into the amount of AC needed.

Try Our AC Calculator

Want to know how much cooling you’ll need? Simply use our AC calculator below. Learn more about how to use this tool and what a “ton” of air conditioning means in our other post.

AC calculator

  • Square feet multiplied by the height of ceiling
  • 3 being a very enclosed space, 5 being a tent

Knowing all this information before placing an order will ensure that the rental goes smoothly. Of course, Priority Rental, a Herc Rentals Business is here to help, so if you have any questions about renting a spot cooler, call 1-800-810-4181 or fill out our contact form.

Comments are closed.

Popular Posts

  • What is the Difference Between Direct and Indirect Fired Heaters?
  • How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Dehumidifier?
  • What is a TON of Air Conditioning?
  • What Do I Need to Know Before Renting Temporary AC?
  • Heating Strategies for Warehouses

Categories

  • AC Resources (Spanish) (6)
  • Air Conditioning Information (64)
    • AC Resources (16)
    • AC Troubleshooting (15)
  • Air Filter Information (17)
    • Air Filter Resources (15)
  • Dehumidifier Information (14)
    • Dehumidifier Resources (9)
  • FAQ's (6)
  • News (59)
  • Swamp Cooler Resources (2)
  • Temporary Heating Information (58)
    • Heater Troubleshooting (14)
    • Heating Resources (26)

Philadelphia

3033 Market Street
Aston, PA 19014

New Jersey & NYC

1 West Baltimore Ave,
Linden, NJ 07036

Maryland & DC

6675 Amberton Dr., Ste 11
Elkridge, MD 21075

Chicago

2424 S Wabash Ave,
Chicago, IL 60616

Boston

257 Boston Rd,
North Billerica, MA 01862

Detroit

959 Cesar E Chavez Ave,
Pontiac, MI 48340

Rochester

1220 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd,
Rochester, NY 14623

Harrisburg

470 Penhar Dr,
Harrisburg, PA 17111

Pittsburgh

2001 William Flinn Hwy,
Glenshaw, PA 15116


Contact Us

  • 1-800-810-4181
  • Contact Us
  • View Service Area
© Priority Rental • Site by Boom Visibility
  • Master Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap