A famous art gallery in London recently faced several issues with their HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system; as they found it to be inadequate for maintaining stringent climate control requirements needed to preserve the integrity of the artworks as well as to ensure visitors’ comfort. To gain quick and efficient control of the situation which mainly affected their chiller cooling system the gallery implemented a temporary HVAC rental system. By quickly implementing the hire of commercial portable AC units and portable no vent coolers they avoided damage to artwork, and ensured their visitors and staff had a pleasant environment.
Challenges the gallery faced with their cooling system:
Time Constraint – With an important exhibit scheduled within 24 hours of the unexpected disruption to their HVAC, time was of the essence. Due to the complexity of their current system it was also important they allowed necessary time to deliberate on the correct solutions for optimal, long lasting and efficient climate control and ventilation going forward. But they immediately required an efficient cooling system.
Cost – The correct HVAC system for any large establishment can be extremely costly, the art gallery did not wish to rush into decisions on one of their arguably most integral and important maintenance systems.      Â
Changing Temperatures affecting artwork – It may be underestimated how important temperature control is in the preservation of artworks. Changes in temperature can lead to the expansion and contraction of materials, causing unnecessary stress on artwork and speeds up the natural degradation of organic materials. Â
Disruption to the gallery – As it was unforeseen that the art gallery’s HVAC system was failing and not able to cope, without a speedy solution it was likely an upcoming exhibit may have had to be postponed. Also carrying out certain large maintenance works would’ve resulted in possible closure to parts of the gallery. But they required urgent work on their chiller system to get the gallery cooling.   Â
Art is more than just art – It is also about the whole experience. This particular art gallery featured many different mediums and forms of art, appealing to multiple senses. Although preserving the art is essential, it is equally important to preserve the viewers/visitors’ experience. This means the atmosphere must be a pleasant temperature, also with good ventilation, and as the ambient temperature was high, the art gallery required an urgent cooling solution.Â
Solution using HVAC rentals:
HVAC rentals were able to send out and deliver/install rental cooling equipment the same day as their distress call. This not only meant quick and efficient control of temperature and ventilation, but also minimized the disruption to on-site staff, visitors and art exhibitions.  Â
The art gallery portable AC units provided efficient and quick cooling to the gallery, and allowed them the option to move cooling units on hire between areas if necessary. As the art gallery required a cooling system also without any form of hose/vent they were also supplied with no vent portable cooler units. The HVAC rentals no vent portable cooler unit helps assist with cooling and as there is no hose on the cooling unit it could be used in any location without the need for a hose. By using a combination of hoseless portable cooler units as well as portable AC units the gallery was able to achieve a pleasant climate and temperature. The commercial low noise cooling units allowed seamless day-to-day running of the art gallery with no disruptions to areas.Â
Uninterrupted Cooling with Portable AC units and chilled air coolers
The hire of portable cooling units allowed them assurance of uninterrupted cooling, and as the UK often sees diverse temperature changes by renting air conditioning units or/and no vent portable coolers can be a cost-intuitive solution at times of unexpected heat waves. Commercial portable air conditioning units are easy to maintain and quick and easy to install and use. Controlled using a thermostat, once the portable AC units are set up and in use they provide quick cooling with little management. The remote control allows the user to set up the Degrees Celsius cooling unit temperature desired, and has multiple fan speeds. Of course, it was important that the correct type, size and quantity of commercial AC units and portable air cooling units were used to suit the environment and use. Â
Other options for providing quick and efficient cooling hire by HVAC Rentals
Prior to providing the art gallery with multiple commercial air cooling units to suit their requirement, HVAC Rentals carried out a free site survey to establish and advise on the best effective commercial hire solution for cooling. HVAC Rentals gave some options for reaching the desired Celsius cooling temperature, as well as understanding the clients requirement factors for cost, time and disruption implications. Other options included a hire chiller, as well as hire dehumidifiers, these forms of cooling hire are also very quick, easy and effective to implement.Â
Chiller hire and Dehumidifier hire is also something which HVAC rentals are specialists in providing, and you can read more about commercial chiller rental here, and dehumidifier rental here. Chiller hire is still a consideration to this art gallery, However they found the air conditioning units alongside the No vent cooler units were a speedy cooling solution for their immediate use. Â
A speedy cooling solution
HVAC rentals are not only HVAC specialists but also prides themselves on being arguably one of the most responsive and speedy HVAC rental companies nationwide. They understand that speedy hire of AC units can be crucial to a business or establishment. Opting for quick delivery cooling hire minimises disruption and can be a cost effective solution when faced with the possibility of closure to a business. HVAC rentals Ltd use a trusted and approved courier who provides same day collection and delivery. Hence, HVAC rentals can provide quick and efficient same day rental cooling units nationwide as well as within London. Â
