Protect IT in Summer Heat with Spot Coolers

The world now runs almost entirely on technology. IT is an extremely important element of life and business; owners and IT specialists are always concerned with keeping data and equipment rooms up and running. An air conditioning outage could mean disastrous general equipment failure. The mechanics of technological equipment generates heat as it runs. Thus, equipment rooms need to maintain a reasonable temperature that keeps the mechanics cool to avoid a technical meltdown. With summer heat on the rise in Florida, Texas, and Louisiana, now is the time to try a spot cooler to help prevent this particular issue. 

A Business’s Needs

Despite the very real risk of AC failure and IT room overheating, many businesses still do not have a backup system. This could be a result of lease agreements that do not provide an additional, emergency system, or a matter of costs. Whatever the reason, it is a risk, particularly in places where the temperatures rise well over 90 degrees Fahrenheit. It could result in downtime, data loss, equipment damage, and much more. A spot cooler is a simple, affordable, portable solution.

Spot coolers serve as backup air conditioning units. For businesses with lease agreements, they usually do not require approval. In an AC loss emergency, spot coolers provide much-needed cool air much more efficiently than other options. Adding fans may not circulate enough air to properly cool the room, and other portable cooling units may cause additional humidity in the area. Shutting down the equipment and waiting for the air conditioning repair is a possibility, but it means waiting hours or more, and that is a significant loss for the business.

The Advantages

Spot coolers are a class of portable AC units that offer a range of cooling capabilities. These air-cooled systems are self-contained machines—they possess all that is needed to cool the room in one, compact, portable unit. Installing these units is easy; you simply move it into the space, apply the duct as instructed, and let it run. They can be easily moved to another location, if necessary, if another area in the building needs cooling.

Though investing in one of these units is not a bad idea, it is not absolutely essential to purchase a spot cooler and have it on hand, even in the hottest of locations. All a business needs is a reliable provider from which to rent a unit. Renting is an affordable, temporary option; simply rent, install, and return when the crisis is over. The only potential problem is the popularity of certain portable AC units during heatwaves, so it is important to develop a relationship with a rental provider in order to be at the ready.

Portable Air, Temperature Control, and Power

At Portable Air, we offer spot cooler rentals that provide:

• Temporary cooling for IT rooms, offices, meeting areas, classrooms, and more.
• Backward-inclined, plenum evaporator and condenser fans.
• A wide range of temperatures with a thermostatic valve.
• Automatic adjustments to the environment.
• Set and forget 24 hour programs.

Call us at Portable Air today, and let us help you keep your IT room and business up and running.