Very few businesses, even large corporations, own their own office space. In most cases it is more economical to lease space however this means the organization sacrifices the ability to customize their offices to their needs. This can range from something as simple as the color they paint the walls to the serious problem if insufficient air conditioning capacity.

The Problem: Inadequate Cooling Systems

Many office buildings are decades old and have HVAC systems designed for the days of typewriters and snail mail. They weren’t equipped to handle the heat output of a computer on every desk much less the needs of a modern server room.

Companies are sometimes forced to save money by fitting more people in smaller spaces, such as having two employees share an office made for one. The human body puts out a surprising amount of heat and higher worker density can also strain systems.

Finally, average temperatures in most cities are higher than they were twenty or more years ago. In addition to the effect of climate change, conditions such as urban heat islands mean that office buildings are cooling hotter air than they were designed for.

The building owners may be unwilling or unable to replace the existing HVAC systems with upgraded systems. The lease agreement prevents the lessee from installing additional permanent equipment so they are left with limited options.

The Solution: Portable Air Conditioning

The most effective way to provide additional cooling without violating the lease agreement is by the use of portable air conditioning units. These small spot coolers can be placed into any office environment, providing additional cooling capacity to keep ambient temperatures down. Since they are portable, they can be installed and removed without tearing into walls or ceilings in ways disallowed by the lease.

The units are designed to be easy to use and require little technical expertise to install or operate. Installation is a matter of rolling the portable air conditioning unit to a good location, positioning the vent duct, and plugging the unit in. The vent ducts work most efficiently in drop ceilings where the hot air can be exhausted with a minimum of disruption of business operations. If the building doesn’t have a drop ceiling, the duct can be run out through a window or door.

The portability of the units is another bonus. Conditions change and the flexibility of portable air conditioning allows them to change with it. More employees can create hot spots in different locations. New furniture can change airflow and lead to moving the units to more efficient locations.

Portable air conditioning is becoming the standard way to supplement inadequate cooling systems. It is and economical and flexible system that meets the needs of modern businesses.