FAQs About Air Conditioners
Our comprehensive fleet of commercial air conditioners and portable air conditioners for rent is excellent for jobsites, businesses, municipalities and events with a range of indoor and outdoor air cooling and ventilation needs. United Rentals offers air conditioners from name brands such as OCEANAIRE, Custom Air Products, AES, KWIKOOL and more. These flexible air conditioners are designed with a compact footprint to remain unobtrusive and quiet, with low decibel levels. Choose a temporary air conditioning rental for mobile spot cooling or an outdoor air conditioner rental to keep the heat out of your worksite. For more information or help choosing the right air conditioner rental for you, read our FAQ section below.
A British thermal unit, or BTU, is a unit of measurement that calculates the energy needed per hour for an air conditioner to remove heat from the area. It is recommended to have an air conditioner that uses 20 BTUs for each square foot of space in order to have proper cooling.
In an indoor environment that is controlled, it’s best to change filters three to four times a year. For harsher outdoor environments or locations that have highly active HVAC systems, filters should be replaced more frequently.
No, your ac unit cannot emit carbon monoxide because it is not burning fuel to create harmful gases. However, heating equipment can produce carbon monoxide, so it is important to install professional ducting systems to keep your crew safe.