Portable AC Rentals - 10 Things To Know Before You Call
1. Square footage of the area to be cooled
This is calculated by measuring the room (Width X Length = Square Feet) You should also let them know the ceiling height.
2. Size of AC system that failed
This can usually be found on the AC unit name plate. (ex. 3 Ton or 36,000 BTU)
3. Electrical power available (115V, 208/1, 208/3, 460/3)
These are the typical voltages available in commercial buildings. (208 Volts / 3 Phase)
4. Do you have enough space available for the portable AC units?
A small one ton unit will take up approximately a space that measures 2' X 2'. A large five ton unit could be the size of a large cola vending machine.
5. What type of ceiling do you have in the area to be cooled?
Suspended ceiling, with ceiling panels? Structural ceiling?
6. How will supply air be distributed? Free blow or ducted?
If the supply air will be ducted, how many feet? Make sure they bring enough materials.
7. Where will condenser air be discharged?
The ceiling? Through a window? Out of the door and down the hallway? If it would have to be ducted through a doorway, you would need to let them know the distance from the unit to the doorway. This information is vital to be certain that the service company provides ducts that are long enough for your job.
8. How will the condensate be removed? Tanks or pumped?
Most portable AC units come with 5 gallon tanks to hold the condensate. These will have to be emptied periodically. The units have automatic shut-off switches that shut the unit off when the tanks fill up, which prevents flooding. To avoid having to empty tanks, you would want to have the service company install a condensate pump kit. This would pump the condensate to a nearby drain. It is necessary to know the distance from the unit to the nearest drain.
9. When are units needed, and for how long?
Let the rental company know exactly when the units are needed. Will you need them for one week? Two? You may be able to negotiate a better rental rate if your rental will be several weeks or months.
10. What is your correct delivery address and phone number?
Always make sure you give the dispatcher your correct address and suite number. Also be sure to give them your phone number and mobile number. While you are talking about your delivery address, be sure to let them know if you have a loading dock, or if they will need a lift gate to deliver the portable AC units.
Having answers to these questions can help the air conditioning company do a more thorough job preparing for your rental request.
This is calculated by measuring the room (Width X Length = Square Feet) You should also let them know the ceiling height.
2. Size of AC system that failed
This can usually be found on the AC unit name plate. (ex. 3 Ton or 36,000 BTU)
3. Electrical power available (115V, 208/1, 208/3, 460/3)
These are the typical voltages available in commercial buildings. (208 Volts / 3 Phase)
4. Do you have enough space available for the portable AC units?
A small one ton unit will take up approximately a space that measures 2' X 2'. A large five ton unit could be the size of a large cola vending machine.
5. What type of ceiling do you have in the area to be cooled?
Suspended ceiling, with ceiling panels? Structural ceiling?
6. How will supply air be distributed? Free blow or ducted?
If the supply air will be ducted, how many feet? Make sure they bring enough materials.
7. Where will condenser air be discharged?
The ceiling? Through a window? Out of the door and down the hallway? If it would have to be ducted through a doorway, you would need to let them know the distance from the unit to the doorway. This information is vital to be certain that the service company provides ducts that are long enough for your job.
8. How will the condensate be removed? Tanks or pumped?
Most portable AC units come with 5 gallon tanks to hold the condensate. These will have to be emptied periodically. The units have automatic shut-off switches that shut the unit off when the tanks fill up, which prevents flooding. To avoid having to empty tanks, you would want to have the service company install a condensate pump kit. This would pump the condensate to a nearby drain. It is necessary to know the distance from the unit to the nearest drain.
9. When are units needed, and for how long?
Let the rental company know exactly when the units are needed. Will you need them for one week? Two? You may be able to negotiate a better rental rate if your rental will be several weeks or months.
10. What is your correct delivery address and phone number?
Always make sure you give the dispatcher your correct address and suite number. Also be sure to give them your phone number and mobile number. While you are talking about your delivery address, be sure to let them know if you have a loading dock, or if they will need a lift gate to deliver the portable AC units.
Having answers to these questions can help the air conditioning company do a more thorough job preparing for your rental request.
1. Square footage of the area to be cooled
This is calculated by measuring the room (Width X Length = Square Feet) You should also let them know the ceiling height.
2. Size of AC system that failed
This can usually be found on the AC unit name plate. (ex. 3 Ton or 36,000 BTU)
3. Electrical power available (115V, 208/1, 208/3, 460/3)
These are the typical voltages available in commercial buildings. (208 Volts / 3 Phase)
4. Do you have enough space available for the portable AC units?
A small one ton unit will take up approximately a space that measures 2' X 2'. A large five ton unit could be the size of a large cola vending machine.
5. What type of ceiling do you have in the area to be cooled?
Suspended ceiling, with ceiling panels? Structural ceiling?
6. How will supply air be distributed? Free blow or ducted?
If the supply air will be ducted, how many feet? Make sure they bring enough materials.
7. Where will condenser air be discharged?
The ceiling? Through a window? Out of the door and down the hallway? If it would have to be ducted through a doorway, you would need to let them know the distance from the unit to the doorway. This information is vital to be certain that the service company provides ducts that are long enough for your job.
8. How will the condensate be removed? Tanks or pumped?
Most portable AC units come with 5 gallon tanks to hold the condensate. These will have to be emptied periodically. The units have automatic shut-off switches that shut the unit off when the tanks fill up, which prevents flooding. To avoid having to empty tanks, you would want to have the service company install a condensate pump kit. This would pump the condensate to a nearby drain. It is necessary to know the distance from the unit to the nearest drain.
9. When are units needed, and for how long?
Let the rental company know exactly when the units are needed. Will you need them for one week? Two? You may be able to negotiate a better rental rate if your rental will be several weeks or months.
10. What is your correct delivery address and phone number?
Always make sure you give the dispatcher your correct address and suite number. Also be sure to give them your phone number and mobile number. While you are talking about your delivery address, be sure to let them know if you have a loading dock, or if they will need a lift gate to deliver the portable AC units.
Having answers to these questions can help the air conditioning company do a more thorough job preparing for your rental request.
This is calculated by measuring the room (Width X Length = Square Feet) You should also let them know the ceiling height.
2. Size of AC system that failed
This can usually be found on the AC unit name plate. (ex. 3 Ton or 36,000 BTU)
3. Electrical power available (115V, 208/1, 208/3, 460/3)
These are the typical voltages available in commercial buildings. (208 Volts / 3 Phase)
4. Do you have enough space available for the portable AC units?
A small one ton unit will take up approximately a space that measures 2' X 2'. A large five ton unit could be the size of a large cola vending machine.
5. What type of ceiling do you have in the area to be cooled?
Suspended ceiling, with ceiling panels? Structural ceiling?
6. How will supply air be distributed? Free blow or ducted?
If the supply air will be ducted, how many feet? Make sure they bring enough materials.
7. Where will condenser air be discharged?
The ceiling? Through a window? Out of the door and down the hallway? If it would have to be ducted through a doorway, you would need to let them know the distance from the unit to the doorway. This information is vital to be certain that the service company provides ducts that are long enough for your job.
8. How will the condensate be removed? Tanks or pumped?
Most portable AC units come with 5 gallon tanks to hold the condensate. These will have to be emptied periodically. The units have automatic shut-off switches that shut the unit off when the tanks fill up, which prevents flooding. To avoid having to empty tanks, you would want to have the service company install a condensate pump kit. This would pump the condensate to a nearby drain. It is necessary to know the distance from the unit to the nearest drain.
9. When are units needed, and for how long?
Let the rental company know exactly when the units are needed. Will you need them for one week? Two? You may be able to negotiate a better rental rate if your rental will be several weeks or months.
10. What is your correct delivery address and phone number?
Always make sure you give the dispatcher your correct address and suite number. Also be sure to give them your phone number and mobile number. While you are talking about your delivery address, be sure to let them know if you have a loading dock, or if they will need a lift gate to deliver the portable AC units.
Having answers to these questions can help the air conditioning company do a more thorough job preparing for your rental request.
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