In the winter of 2025, Chicago faced an unprecedented "Deep Freeze," with record-shattering snowfall and sustained sub-zero temperatures driven by the "Blob" weather phenomenon. For high-rise property managers near the Magnificent Mile, these conditions transformed from a seasonal nuisance into a critical engineering challenge: protecting the intricate plumbing of 16-story vertical structures from catastrophic freezing and pipes rupturing.

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In the competitive restaurant scene of downtown Chicago, ambiance is everything. For a sleek sushi restaurant just off Clark Street, maintaining a perfectly comfortable and cool environment is not just a luxury — it´s essential for customer satisfaction and protecting the quality of their delicate cuisine. When faced with a need for a powerful and reliable rental cooling solution, the restaurant turned to the experts at Porta - Air for a truly turnkey operation.

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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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Direct fired gas heaters, known for their 100% heating fuel efficiency and minimal power requirements, are frequently employed for heating open spaces on construction sites. These heaters are particularly useful during the initial phase of new constructions due to the influx of fresh air. The heat output from such heaters is dependent on the BTU output of the natural gas meter, making it crucial to verify this measurement to avoid unnecessary heater rental costs.

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River North is a great area for fantastic food and entertainment. This dining spot has spectacular food and takes its climate control seriously. If any of the permanent cooling units are under performing or a heat wave is coming, they call us for emergency portable cooling relief. Great people, great service and a good time. Please do not hesitate to give us a call for your air conditioning rental cost. Rent cooling today!

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Three different views of a smoke shop in the Fulton Market neighborhood of the West Loop in downtown Chicago. The store front has large windows on the western exposure side of the building. A common outcome in the summertime is an overwhelming amount of solar heat load from the large windows. The permanent, primary AC system cannot keep up with the additional solar heat load from the windows. To compound the problem, in addition to the window solar load, the doors are constantly opening and closing. Keeping establishments cool with the main air conditioning system can be a problem. Porta-Air can help with any of your climate control issues by offering temporary cooling rentals to overcome the force of mother nature. Rent AC today!

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