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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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