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With a comprehensive fleet of climate control solutions at hand, our specialized engineers and technicians will help you prepare for or respond to any event, incident, or job need. Our climate control solutions help jobsites, businesses, municipalities, and events with a range of heater rentals, coolers, and ventilation rental needs. And with over 900 MW of power in North America, we’ve got you covered. Our full fleet of both portable generatorsand diesel generators, ranging from 20 ekW to 2000 ekW, fit any size temporary power need. Whether it’s a planned shutdown, backup power during an outage or peak load, or helping to keep operations up and running after a natural disaster strikes – we have power solutions to meet even the most demanding needs.

Our flexible and advanced mobile chillers, portable air conditioners and chilled water air handlers are designed with a compact footprint to remain unobtrusive and quiet, on low decibel levels. We also offer the largest portable cooling towers available anywhere in the world with individual units ranging from 60 tons to 3000 tons. Our desiccant dehumidifiers prevent condensation and corrosion, promote speed drying of materials and structures, and provide proper air filtration, allowing you to return workplaces to operating condition quickly and efficiently.

FAQs

What are the different types of commercial HVAC systems?

• The most common type of HVAC systems is a split system, ideal for small commercial spaces like offices, cafes, etc. This type splits the heating and cooling units into two main units. Hybrid split systems tend to be split systems but are utilized to reduce energy costs by switching from gas to electric. Duct-free — or mini-split —systems are ideal for separate buildings or warehouses because they allow independent unit control. Additional common HVAC systems for businesses or commercial spaces include variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems and variable or constant air flow (VAV or CAV) systems. A VRF system is a heat pump that uses a refrigerant in the heating and cooling lines and more than one evaporator connects to a single condensing unit. Another option for larger needs is a VAV or CAV system, which uses a single-duct supply and return setup to keep temperatures at set points. For large warehouse spaces, you might have to add pieces like big fans or evaporative coolers to maintain temperatures. 

Should I rent or buy a commercial HVAC system?

• While it might seem economical to purchase a system, there are a lot of factors to consider that could help you decide between renting or buying. At United Rentals, we provide our customers with emergency response, technical expertise, customization and access to a variety of power and HVAC equipment from top manufacturers. Read more about why you should rent HVAC equipment with United Rentals and contact us today.