Spot cooling is performed by a portable air conditioner that can be positioned to cool areas that require consistent temperatures. They are usually placed near known “hot spots”, which are places where the main air conditioning system does not reach or additional cooling is needed. Spot cooling air conditioners are made of metal components; often stainless steel or aluminum is used.
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MovinCool®Long Beach, CA 800-264-9573 MovinCool can meet all your spot cooling and dehumidifying needs with the best products and customer service. Our nationwide presence provides sales, installation and rentals of equipment. Our systems are designed specifically for computer and office environments, featuring spot coolers and programmable evening or weekend operation.
Kooltronic, Inc.Pennington, NJ 800-321-5665 KOOLTRONIC's success is largely due to its focus on cutting edge technology. Since they fabricate their own sheet metal parts, we enjoy a level of self-sufficiency and control over the manufacturing process that is unique in the industry. Here, their goals of excellence and responsiveness have been key to customer satisfaction. Call today for spot cooling.
HDT GlobalSolon, OH 800-969-8527 HDT Global delivers innovative solutions to achieve mission success in diverse environments and conditions for militaries, governments and commercial organizations globally. We accomplish this at an industry-leading level by putting engineering at the forefront of everything we do. When it comes to locating quality spot cooling, they have your answer. Call today!
LTG IncorporatedSpartanburg, SC 864-599-6340 At LTG Incorporated, producing high quality products has always been our goal. Abased on comprehensive corporate quality awareness, we intend to continue to meet these high requirements in the future. When you are looking for spot cooling, we want you to choose us for the superior service we offer. For a company you can depend on, visit our website today.
Air-Ex Air Conditioning, Inc.Pomona, CA 909-596-6856 The mission of Air-Ex Air Conditioning is to be and to be recognized as, the premier HVAC contractor in Southern California. We want to be the company you turn to for all of your spot cooling needs. We are a full-service Union mechanical contractor that has proudly served the Southern California market since 1982. Call or visit our website today.
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Spot coolers are widely used because the general cooling provided by a centrally controlled system can be inadequate, especially in offices or laboratories when electronics are used extensively. Computers, servers and other kinds of hardware blow out warm air to keep the internal contents cool and, while this is effective, the room's temperature may increase. Spot cooling units range in size but the majority are portable and fairly small. Though they require electricity, spot coolers are an efficient means of keeping equipment, processes and people cool because of their ability to direct cool air to a localized spot. Fans increase the speed of air to provide a breeze of cool air; however, the air does not remain cool for long and fans can be disruptive. Spot cooling units actually remove heat from the air, making the space feel cooler. They are used in business offices, residential buildings, factories, plants, hospitals, laboratories and in any other facility where localized temperature control would be beneficial.
Spot cooling air conditioners are made up of the same components as other kinds of air conditioners. This includes a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, a thermostat and at least one motorized fan. Unlike industrial air conditioners or split air systems, the main unit is not attached to air ducts or air handlers. Instead, the small upright device blows the cooled air directly into the surrounding atmosphere, similar to a window air conditioner. Either the thermostat or a manual switch triggers the device to be operational. A chemical called a refrigerant cycles through the coils inside the unit. The most common refrigerant is called Freon. It is put under pressure by the compressor and is changed from a relatively cool gas into a hot gas. As it runs through the coils, the heat dissipates and the gas becomes a liquid. This liquid is forced through the small opening of the expansion valve, which causes the liquid to evaporate into a cold gas. The gas again travels through the coils but absorbs heat from incoming air, which has a cooling effect on the space. This system, though compact, is able to deliver a range of temperatures and will continue functioning until the thermostat reads the programmed temperature or until the switch is turned off again.
