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Get expert tips, productivity advice, and evaporative cooling know-how from the #1 brand in portable cooling.
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Corporate
October 10, 2025
Portacool’s role in supporting local communities and workforce development
At Portacool, people are at the heart of our company. Our purpose is supporting the health, safety, and success of our employees, customers, and communities. As we’ve grown from a
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A horse being kept cool in a stable by a Portacool evaporative cooler.
Pets & Animals
October 3, 2025
Keeping pets cool at home: Flexible cooling solutions from Portacool
If your dog lounges in the garage, your cats nap in a sunroom, or you have chickens or rabbits in the backyard, keeping them cool and safe in hot weather
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An auto technician opens a bay door to the auto shop with a Portacool evaporative cooler in the bakground.
Automotive
October 3, 2025
Boosting auto shop efficiency with an evaporative cooler
That afternoon slump doesn’t have to be business as usual for your auto shop. Heat from heavy machinery, hard labor, and open bay doors builds up all day, making your
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A banner labeled "HydroTek Evaporative Media: The Science Behind Superior Cooling Performance," with an illustration of hot air entering an evaporative media pad, and cool air coming out the other side.
Evaporative Cooling
October 3, 2025
HydroTek™ evaporative media: The science behind superior cooling performance
Have you ever walked by a river or lake and noticed a sudden, refreshing drop in air temperature? That’s evaporative cooling at work. To recreate this natural cooling process in
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A person sitting on their patio adjusts the controls on their Portacool evaporative cooler from their smartphone.
Hospitality & Dining
September 17, 2025
Revolutionizing comfort: How Portacool’s CoolSync™ Technology enhances cooling control
It’s 2 PM on a scorching Tuesday. Your warehouse is hitting 95°F, and you’re stuck in a client meeting across town. What can you do?  This common challenge highlights why
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a man standing and holding blueprints in a construction site with a Portacool APEX evaporative cooler in the background.
Building & Construction
September 17, 2025
Spotlight on the APEX Series: Choosing the right model for your needs
Is your warehouse or construction site a heat trap? Hot working conditions can harm your employees and your business. To effectively lower temperatures and safeguard your people, consider a powerful
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a man and woman sitting at a table with coffee cups, with a Portacool evaporative cooler in the background
Hospitality & Dining
September 10, 2025
Stay cool, stay open: The heatwave survival guide for restaurants
Hot is out—cool is in  The summer’s hottest restaurants will be those who can keep outdoor guests cool all season long. Heat does more than just make people uncomfortable; it
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People relax in their backyard, sitting at a table with food and drink, kept comfortable by a Portacool evaporative cooler in the background.
Evaporative Cooling
August 22, 2025
Set up & customize your Portacool evaporative cooler with CoolSync™
Take a new approach to beating the heat with a portable evaporative cooler. The Portacool APEX™ Series comes in a range of sizes— perfect for cooling your patio, garage, workshop,
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A back patio in the fall with books on a bench, and a Portacool portable evap cooler under a protective cover after being prepared for seasonal storage.
Evaporative Cooling
August 21, 2025
Seasonal maintenance tips for optimal evaporative cooler performance
Evaporative coolers, also called swamp coolers, are simple and effective cooling solutions. With minimal moving parts and easy-to-replace components, they’re easier and cheaper to repair than air conditioners. However, regular
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A warehouse manager uses the Portacool evaporative cooler buying guide to determine the best warehouse cooling solution for his facility.
Evaporative Cooling
August 19, 2025
Find the best evaporative cooler for your space with the Portacool Buying Guide
How do you choose the best evaporative cooler for your space? Evaporative coolers, also known as swamp coolers, boast a wide range of features. From air flow and velocity to
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A car mechanic talks on the phone in an automotive service shop, with a Portacool evaporative cooler running in the background.
Evaporative Cooling
August 18, 2025
DIY Troubleshooting: Common Evaporative Cooler Issues & Fixes
Portacool evaporative coolers are built Texas Tough, designed for industrial cooling, residential spaces, and high-demand environments. These powerful coolers, also known as swamp coolers, are built to perform in extreme
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Portacool sign about shoulder height on a grass field between groups of Portacool leadership members, in front of industrial machinery breaking ground for the new facility.
Corporate
July 7, 2025
Portacool is Texas Tough
From small town Texas to the global stage  In 1990, we founded Portacool as a small business with a big mission: protect people from heat. For the past 30+ years,
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Football team runs onto the field with a Portacool evaporative cooler in the background.
Sports & Outdoors
June 11, 2025
Beat the Heat: Win the Game
Your team is a force. You can see their hard work on and off the field: sweat, grass stains, maybe bruises. But you can’t see their biggest competition. It’s not
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A couple sits outside their RV, enjoying the sun while being cooled by a Portacool evap cooler.
Sports & Outdoors
March 6, 2025
Can I use an evaporative cooler with my RV?
RV life is about getting to see and enjoy the great outdoors in relative comfort and convenience. One big part of that is keeping cool in and around your RV
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Warehouse & Industrial
January 20, 2023
Hot working conditions result in significant medical costs for businesses and employees
Your teams are checking machines and equipment for any type of buildup. Is anyone checking your warehouses for heat buildup? In the summer months, these facilities store heat, thanks to
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A worker in a yellow safety vest wipes his forehead, tired under bright warehouse lights, yet stays focused on productivity despite the heat.
Warehouse & Industrial
January 6, 2023
Hot working conditions cause productivity and profits to plummet
You rely on your employees to perform their job accurately, effectively, and efficiently in order to maintain an optimal profit margin. When their performance and productivity drops, it can have
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