Laboratory in Lake Zurich, IL utilizing Climate Pro K18 air conditioners with a hot air exhaust kit vented to suspended ceiling A company specializing in heating ignition controls, located in Lake Zurich, IL, required emergency cooling rentals in the early spring of 2025. The heat generated by laboratory equipment increased the temperature in the lab area due to the failure of the main rooftop air conditioner. It is not un common for Porta-Air to receive calls when primary AC units fail. Custom laboratory testing equipment is expensive since few are produced. A breakdown of laboratory equipment can affect production and incur high costs. Renting a portable cooling unit is much less expensive compared to the cost of laboratory equipment. Contact us if temporary cooling units are neededin your lab.

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A Small Server Room along the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL 60611 Utilizing a Movincool Climate Pro 18 Air Conditioner Rental A mechanical contractor in Cook County, Illinois, sought a temporary spot cooling rental unit for their customers small server room closet in early Spring 2025. The server rooms tight space made it challenging to take a photo of the complete setup. After the cooling rental was operational for 10 minutes, the temperature inside the server room stabilized and reached an acceptable level. Whenthe primary AC unit supplying cooling to the server room fails, temperatures can rise rapidly, sometimes necessitating the shutdown of servers to prevent hardware damage.

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Installation of a New Oceanaire Server Room Air Conditioner in the Fulton Market Area of Downtown Chicago In the spring of 2025, we were contacted by a customer seeking to purchase two new units for their small server rooms located on separate floors. Their existing Tripp Lite units were inadequate for managing the heat load generated by the servers. We provided quotations for two different high-quality commercial units from top-tier manufacturers. The customer chose to proceed withthe purchase of two OceanAire 2OAC1811 Deluxe portable air-cooled ACunits. Upon delivery, we performed the installation free of charge. During the installation process, reducers were required for the condensate pump hoses, which we had readily available in our truck, thus saving the customer an additional trip to the hardware store.

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A mechanical contractor in Cook County, IL requested temporary portable heat pump rental units to manage the air temperature in a locker room during the replacement of a rooftop unit and ductwork in the wintertime. The heat from the pool area combined with the portable heat pump units effectively maintained a comfortable environment throughout the new equipment installation.

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Several Movincool Climate Pro 18 heat pump units were installed in a laboratory in Lake County,IL. These portable heat pumps were used to supplement an unheated area of the building, as other portions of the lab already had heat. The CP18 unit features automatic fan speed control, which adjusts airflow automatically based on the outlet air temperature. The automatic feature prevents the discharge of cold air from the front of the unit while in the heating mode. No one needs a cold draft from a heating unit in the middle of winter. We collaborated closely with the engineering team in developing the Portable Climate Pro dual cooling and heating unit (Heat Pump) about a decade ago.

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A business in DuPage County, Illinois, requested the installation of electric heaters for one of their buildings. Several 15kW electric heater rentals, which are certified by UL and CSA for their safety, were installed throughout the facility and connected to the electrical panel in the basement. Portable heaters are available in 115, 208, 240, or 480 - volt power. In the absence of heat, any temporary heating solution for freeze protection is welcomed to avoid the alternative of ruptured water pipes

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