Heaters (28)

United Rentals has a comprehensive fleet of heaters for indoor applications, including electric heaters and fuel-fired options. We have models ranging from 10 BTU portable heaters to large commercial heaters with up to 3.5M BTU. When you rent a heater from United Rentals, you can be confident that our experts will be on hand to help you determine the right unit to fit your project.

FAQs

How does HVAC heating work?

  • HVAC systems are made of several parts including the thermostat, furnace, evaporator coil, condensing unit, vents and refrigerator lines. The furnace is the piece of equipment used for heating purposes. Furnaces can use solar energy, heat pumps, electric resistance and combustion as heat sources. The furnace heats air, then distributes the air through ductwork or piping.  

How do I calculate heat load in an HVAC system?

  • It’s important to make sure your HVAC system is large enough for the intended application. There is a formula you can use to calculate heat load. Take the square footage of the space, then multiply by 25 to determine the base BTUs (e.g., 2,500 sq. ft. x 25 = 62,500 BTUs). Then, factor in 100 BTUs per person and 1,000 BTUs per window and door (e.g., 4 people x 400 BTUs = 1,600 BTUs; 10 windows x 1,000 BTUs = 10,000 BTUs). Add them all together for a total heat load calculation (e.g., 62,500 + 1,600 + 10,000 = 74,100 BTUs).

What is a heat strip HVAC?

  • Adding electric heat strips to your electric furnace help convert the furnace to a fully electric comfort system that is compatible with most air conditioning systems. Additionally, any air handler can be fitted with heat strips. Heat strips are meant to handle extra tasks to assist the heat pump with certain tasks like defrosting the unit. 

 

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Cat Class: 250-3483

Box / Tent Style Heater 350K BTU Propane/Natural Gas Direct Fired

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  • Standard dual fuel heater
  • Ball valve conversion between propane or natural gas
  • Direct-fired 99.97% fuel efficiency
  • High volume of air output for maximum heat distribution
  • Rugged design and heavy duty wheels for easy transport
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Cat Class: 250-3133

Indirect Heater, 1,500,000 BTU, Propane/Natural Gas Dual Fuel

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  • 62L per hour propane fuel consumption/1,500 cubic feet per hour natural gas fuel consumption
  • 3-phase 208/230V hard wire power with a 36-amp max. power draw
  • 8,300 CFM
  • 1" x 24" outlet open return
  • Uses: Ideal for commercial and industrial heating applications
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Cat Class: 250-4000

Propane Vaporizer

  • Heat propane to a higher degree, producing faster vaporization
  • United Rentals offers rentals from 500,000 BTU minimum to 10,900,000 BTU maximum
  • Fuel consumption from 2.05L per hour to 6.16L per hour
  • Trust United Rentals experts to keep your propane needs supplied in a timely manner
  • Uses: Ideal for industrial and heavier commercial applications
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Cat Class: 244-2514

12-ton Portable Air Conditioner with Heat, 208V Electric Powered

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  • 208V fume-free electric operation, must be hardwired by a qualified technician
  • Operates at temperatures below freezing
  • Heat or cool up to 12 tons of air per hour
  • High-efficiency and low noise
  • Uses: Ideal for heating or cooling large spaces such as jobsites, office spaces, event tents and other commercial and industrial applications
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Cat Class: 244-2515

12-ton Portable Air Conditioner with Heat, 480V Electric Powered

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  • 480V fume-free electric operation, must be hardwired by a qualified technician
  • Operates at temperatures below freezing
  • Heat or cool up to 12 tons of air per hour
  • High-efficiency and low noise
  • Uses: Ideal for heating or cooling large spaces such as jobsites, office spaces, event tents and other commercial and industrial applications
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Cat Class: 250-6152

5-ton Heat Pump, 208V Electric Powered

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  • 208V fume-free electric operation, must be hardwired by a qualified technician
  • Internal pump with safety float for condensate water removal
  • Heat or cool up to 5 tons of air per hour
  • Caster wheels and 10' power cord included for portability
  • Uses: Ideal for heating or cooling large spaces such as jobsites, office spaces, event tents and other commercial and industrial applications
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Cat Class: 250-6146

5-ton Heat Pump, 480V Electric Powered

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  • 480V fume-free electric operation, must be hardwired by a qualified technician
  • Internal pump with safety float for condensate water removal
  • Heat or cool up to 5 tons of air per hour
  • Caster wheels and 10' power cord included for portability
  • Uses: Ideal for heating or cooling large spaces such as jobsites, office spaces, event tents and other commercial and industrial applications
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Cat Class: 244-3171

5-ton Portable Air Conditioner with Heat, 208V Electric Powered

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  • 208V fume-free electric operation must be hardwired by a qualified technician
  • Remove up to 5 tons of heat per hour
  • High static allows for long duct setups
  • Portable A/C unit with caster wheels included for portability
  • Uses: Ideal for cooling or heating equipment rooms, offices, event spaces, outdoor jobsites and more
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Cat Class: 244-3173

5-ton Portable Air Conditioner with Heat, 480V Electric Powered

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  • 480V fume-free electric operation, must be hardwired by a qualified technician
  • Remove up to 5 tons of heat per hour
  • High static allows for long duct setups
  • Portable A/C unit with caster wheels included for portability
  • Uses: Ideal for cooling or heating equipment rooms, offices, event spaces, outdoor jobsites and more
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Cat Class: 250-3470

Box / Tent Style Heater 175K BTU Propane/Natural Gas Direct Fired

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  • Standard dual fuel heater
  • Ball valve conversion between propane or natural gas
  • Direct-fired 99.97% fuel efficiency
  • High volume of air output for maximum heat distribution
  • Rugged design
  • Heavy duty wheels for easy transport
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