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GENERAL HVAC HIRE

What does Ideal Heat Solutions provide?

Ideal Heat Solutions provides temporary heating, cooling and power hire solutions across the UK, including boiler hire, chiller hire, generators, air conditioning and evaporative coolers and contingency planning services.

We support a wide range of sectors including healthcare, construction, facilities management, education, hotels, manufacturing, retail, commercial offices and industrial sites.

Yes, we provide temporary HVAC and power hire solutions nationwide across the UK.

Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency response for temporary heating, cooling and power requirements.

Delivery times depend on the equipment and location, but emergency systems can often be delivered and installed within hours.

Yes, we support both planned projects and emergency breakdown situations.

Yes, we can provide complete temporary HVAC and power packages tailored to your site requirements.

Yes, our engineers handle delivery, installation, commissioning and ongoing support throughout the hire period.

Yes, we offer fuel management services including fuel monitoring and scheduled refuelling for oil-fired equipment.

Yes, many of our systems include remote BMS monitoring, including Trane Connect on our chiller hire fleet.

Ideal Heat Solutions is SafeHire Certified and holds accreditations including Gas Safe, OFTEC, CHAS and Constructionline. Learn more here: https://www.idealheatsolutions.co.uk/accreditations-2/

Yes, we offer HVAC contingency planning services designed to help businesses prepare for system failures and minimise downtime.

BOILER HIRE

What size temporary boiler do I need?

The correct boiler size depends on your site’s heating and hot water demand. Our sales team can carry out a site survey to determine the most suitable solution.

Yes, we provide gas-fired, oil-fired and electric boiler hire solutions.

Slimline boilers are compact temporary boilers designed for restricted access environments such as rooftops, plant rooms and basement installations.

Yes, temporary boilers can provide both heating and domestic hot water when configured with the appropriate ancillaries such as plate heat exchangers.

A packaged boiler is a self-contained temporary boiler system designed for rapid deployment and easy integration into existing systems.

In emergency situations, temporary boilers can often be delivered and installed within hours.

Yes, we regularly support construction projects with temporary heating for plant room testing, district heating, welfare facilities and commissioning works.

Yes, electric boilers are commonly used for screed drying and underfloor heating applications.

Yes, we provide fully bunded fuel tanks, stainless steel braided hoses and all required ancillaries.

CHILLER HIRE

What size chiller do I need?

The required chiller size depends on your cooling load and application. Our team can assess your site and recommend the appropriate unit.

Cooling-only chillers provide chilled water for cooling applications, while heat pump chillers can provide both cooling and heating.

Yes, our chiller hire fleet includes Trane Connect remote monitoring for real-time performance tracking and fault diagnostics.

Yes, heat pump chillers can switch between cooling and heating modes depending on site requirements.

Yes, we provide emergency chiller hire for breakdowns and urgent cooling requirements.

This may include pumps, buffer tanks, hoses, plate heat exchangers and air handling units depending on the application.

Yes, temporary chillers are designed to integrate with existing chilled water systems.

Yes, we can provide low-temperature cooling solutions for industrial and process applications.

AIR CONDITIONING HIRE

What types of portable air conditioning units do you offer?

We offer a range of portable air conditioning units suitable for offices, server rooms, healthcare environments and temporary spaces.

This depends on the size of the area, heat load and environmental conditions. Our team can advise on the correct unit.

Yes, portable air conditioning units are ideal for offices, meeting rooms and temporary workspaces.

Yes, portable air conditioning units are commonly used to provide temporary cooling for server rooms and IT environments.

Portable air conditioning units are available for rapid deployment nationwide.

EVAPORATIVE COOLER HIRE

What is an evaporative cooler?

An evaporative cooler uses water evaporation to cool air efficiently and cost-effectively.

Yes, evaporative coolers generally consume less energy than traditional air conditioning systems.

They are ideal for warehouses, workshops, factories, marquees and outdoor areas.

Yes, evaporative coolers are suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

GENERATOR & POWER HIRE

Do you provide temporary generator hire?

Yes, we provide temporary generator and power hire solutions for commercial and industrial applications.

Generator sizing depends on the total electrical load required on-site. Our engineers can help determine the correct specification.

Yes, generators can be used to power temporary heating and cooling equipment where mains power is unavailable.

Yes, we can supply cabling, distribution equipment and fuel tanks as part of a complete temporary power package.

Yes, we provide emergency generator hire and backup power solutions nationwide.

CONTINGENCY PLANNING

What is HVAC contingency planning?

HVAC contingency planning involves preparing a site for potential heating, cooling or power failures before they occur. View our Contingency Planning Service brochure.

Protect includes a full site survey and a detailed contingency plan outlining equipment requirements, positioning and connection points.

Protect Plus+ includes all Protect features, plus ring-fenced equipment and priority response in the event of failure.

Contingency planning helps reduce downtime, improve response times and ensure operational continuity during failures.

Yes, we regularly support hospitals, healthcare facilities, data centres and other critical environments.

Yes, subject to agreement, equipment can be ring-fenced and prioritised for rapid deployment.

CONSTRUCTION & SITE

Do you provide heating for construction sites?

Yes, we provide temporary heating solutions for construction projects nationwide.

Yes, temporary boilers are commonly used for underfloor heating and screed drying applications.

Yes, electric boilers are ideal for screed drying and controlled heating applications.

Yes, we regularly support rooftop installations using compact and slimline equipment.

Yes, we provide slimline and modular solutions designed for restricted access environments including basements, courtyards and plant rooms.

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