Top-notch Portable HVAC and Restoration Equipment Rentals and Sales Services in Chicago

A customer near Wrigley Field in downtown Chicago required heating assistance due to a malfunction in one of their main gas - fired heaters in the manufacturing area of their plant. With ample power available throughout the plant, camlock electrical cables were utilized to connect a 480V, 3 - phase electric heater over a considerable distance, ensuring the workers received the necessary electric heat. Porta-air provides prompt heating or cooling rental solutions and treats such situations with urgency.

A 40kW electric heater was rented and installed in a mechanical room in Woodstock, IL, to provide temporary heating following a central heating system failure. This installation was crucial to prevent potential pipe ruptures and flooding. The heater was connected to a 480V breaker panel and remained operational until the main heating system was repaired. Electric heaters serve as a viable alternative to gas-fired heaters when a substantial amount of Btus is required.

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.

Portable gas fired heaters are essential for winter construction in Lincoln Park, IL. The Heat Wagon DG400, connected to a natural gas supply, is 100% efficient but needs proper ventilation to avoid headaches and dizziness. It operates on a thermostat with a range of 30 to 90°F and can use either propane or natural gas by simply moving the handle 90 degrees to the proper orifice setting

A church encountered a failed heat exchanger in their boiler room and requested emergency heat for their church services and functions. An LB White indirect fired portable heater rental was installed which supplied makeup-air to aid in heating air distribution. The high temperature heater ductwork was interfaced with the church through a window opening. Pressurizing the church with fresh outdoor air also helped with indoor air changes per hour, thus helping prevent the spread of virus during the pandemic. Temporary heat is an option while your permanent heating system is being restored to normal operation. The portable heater depicted was roped off with caution tape to keep people away from the heater while the boiler was being replaced.

During the winter of 2023/2024, a customer requested additional heat inside their woodworking shop and gave Porta-Air a call to rent heat. After discussing the details of his shop and the power available, we proposed a 40kW electric heater. Sawdust and gas fired equipment were not a good combination in this application, therefore an electrical heater was the only logical solution, but care was still required. Since the power disconnect was not far from the placement of the heater, it was an easy hookup with a short cord. All large electric heat rentals are prewired with a short cord with male camlocks attached. This cord/camlock setup makes it easy to connect longer wire lengths, from the heater to the power source, by simply adding cord extensions in 50-foot increments. Our larger electric heaters also have a high temperature ductwork option, which aids in directing heat to where it’s needed. We use a special material shield between the hot metal heater discharge and the fabric ductwork to minimize heat transfer between the dissimilar materials. Electric heat is one of the safer heating options available.