When cooling systems fail, whether it’s during planned maintenance or due to an unexpected fault, industrial and commercial businesses can’t afford to wait. Delays in restoring temperature control can result in halted production, damaged stock, overheating of IT systems, or even health and safety risks for staff.
That’s why businesses across the South East and beyond rely on Ideal Heat Solutions for chiller and air conditioning hire. We provide flexible, high-performance cooling systems to keep critical operations running efficiently, safely and without disruption.
1. Why Hire?
Hiring cooling equipment gives you the freedom to respond quickly to whatever your site demands. Instead of investing in fixed plant, you can access top quality equipment for a short or long-term period — without committing to ownership, maintenance or storage.
Businesses often choose cooling hire for:
- Emergency cover – during unexpected breakdowns
- Temporary cooling – during planned shutdowns or refurbishments
- Seasonal temperature peaks (especially in summer)
- Supporting additional loads & TO INCREASE PRODUCTION – during expansion or increased demand
It’s a practical, cost-effective way to maintain business continuity, while staying in control of spend and system performance.
Plus, modern hire solutions come with full setup and servicing support, making it easy to install, operate and remove the equipment with minimal disruption to your day-to-day activities.
2. Chiller Hire That Works for Your Site
Our air-cooled and heat pump chillers, available up to 850kW, are designed to meet the demands of critical, high-performance environments. Whether you’re cooling process lines, production areas, or temperature-sensitive storage, our chillers offer an efficient, scalable and reliable solution. Both types are quick to deploy, easy to integrate, and suited to a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.
Chillers are commonly used in:
- Food & drink production facilities
- Pharmaceutical sites & laboratories
- Industrial manufacturing operations
- Data centres & comms rooms
- HOSPITALS
Each unit can be integrated with your existing air handling systems, or used as a standalone setup depending on your needs. standalone setup depending on your needs. Our chillers and heat pump chillers are all fitted with Trane Connect BMS systems which not only monitors performance and alerts us if there is a problem, but we can also use the system to adjust operating parameters if demands change and even perform remote servicing.
CHECK OUT OUR FULL CHILLER HIRE RANGE HERE.
3. Portable Air Conditioning That Fits Around You
Not every building needs large-scale cooling. For more focused applications (like staff areas, modular offices, or pop-up retail spaces), our portable air conditioning units are a smart, flexible option.
These are ideal for:
- Office spaces & reception AREAS
- SCHOOL CLASSROOMS & EXAMINATION ROOMS
- HEALTHCARE FOR HOSPITAL WARDS & CARE HOMES
- RETAIL OUTLETS
- SMALL SERVER ROOMS
We supply a range of portable ducted and split air conditioning units ranging from 3.2kw to 7.3kw and for well-ventilated areas , a range of evaporative coolers to cover areas from 15m2 to 150m2. Each is clean, quiet, and quick to install, making them suitable for use in occupied environments with minimal disruption.
Portable aircon also offers strong energy efficiency, helping you stay compliant with temperature guidelines from bodies like the HSE.
CHECK OUT OUR FULL AIR CONDITIONING HIRE RANGE HERE.
4. Flexible, Cost-Effective, and Ready to Deploy
When you hire from Ideal Heat Solutions, you’re getting access to modern equipment that’s maintained, ready to install, and fully supported from day one.
With our service, you’ll benefit from:
+ Top-of-the-range equipment – always available and fully tested
+ Transparent hire terms and clear pricing – no hidden extras
+ Fuel management and servicing options – for longer hires
+ Professional support – from accredited engineers throughout
We handle everything from delivery and setup to removal and handover, so you can focus on keeping your site running smoothly.
Hiring is also a smart move from a cost perspective. You don’t have to spend big upfront, deal with slow buying processes, or worry about fixing things later on. When the job’s finished, the equipment goes — no need to store it or meet extra rules. It’s an easier, cleaner way to work that helps save energy.
5. Who We Work With
Our chiller and air conditioning hire services are used by a wide range of industrial and commercial clients — wherever consistent, controllable temperatures are essential to keep things running.
We regularly support:
- HOSPITALS
- Commercial office buildings & retail outlets
- Event venues & temporary STRUCTURES
- Storage & logistics hubs
- EDUCATION
Every site is different, which is why every job starts with a proper consultation. From planning and access checks to installation and decommissioning, we’ll handle the details — safely, cleanly, and without disruption.
If your business stores temperature-sensitive goods, handles electrical infrastructure, or relies on a consistent indoor environment to meet UK building regulations, cooling hire gives you the control and cover you need.
Ready to Hire?
Whether you’re preparing ahead or responding to a cooling system failure, we’re ready to help. Our team will assess your site, recommend the right setup, and get everything running with minimal disruption.
📞 Call us: 0800 008 7201
📧 Email: sales@idealheatsolutions.co.uk
🌐 Visit: www.idealheatsolutions.co.uk
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