Hospitality & Dining

Four people enjoy a meal at a wooden table on an outdoor patio, surrounded by trees and greenery, sharing bread and salad with smiles.
Home & Residential
October 21, 2022
How do I cool down my outdoor patio?
Very few things add to your enjoyment of your house as much as an outdoor patio. When the weather is nice, it can provide an entirely new living space offering
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A man and woman sit on wooden chairs with snacks and coffee, conversing in a cozy summer patio surrounded by greenery and large windows.
Evaporative Cooling
July 29, 2022
How do I keep my patio cool in the summer?
Summer seems like the perfect time to get out on your patio and enjoy the long days stretching into slow, glorious sunsets. The only problem is that for many people,
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A person raises a finger under bright red stage lights at an indoor concert. A guitarist enhances the vibrant atmosphere in the background.
Hospitality & Dining
April 8, 2022
Best cooling solutions for indoor concert venues
A “hot” concert venue should be in-demand. It’s the best ticket in town, and every act wants to book the event venue because concert-goers all want to see shows there.
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Close-up of a circular fan grille holding orange leaves, set indoors with wicker chairs, table, and sunlit windows.
Home & Residential
November 19, 2021
How Big Should My Outdoor Patio Fan Be?
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Patio with pergola roof features a round table, chairs, vibrant plants, and lounge area. Cyclone cools the space; lush lawn and clear sky complete the view.
Home & Residential
October 1, 2021
Best big outdoor fans for patios
One of the biggest challenges about getting the most use out of your patio is keeping it cool during hot weather. You might think that the best way to do
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A man and woman chat on patio chairs with snacks and drinks on a table. They are surrounded by greenery, with glass doors open to a lush lawn.
Evaporative Cooling
August 27, 2021
Are evaporative coolers or misting systems better for my patio?
As the summer heat increases, you might be used to retreating inside. This is a shame because your patio looks so inviting, and it would be a wonderful place to
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Four people relax on a tree-surrounded wooden deck, enjoying drinks and snacks with a portable cooling unit keeping them cool.
Hospitality & Dining
May 24, 2021
The “New Normal” of travel: Keeping your guests cool this summer
While COVID-19 has affected every industry across the globe this past year, the hotel and hospitality industries were undoubtedly hit the hardest. According to research from McKinsey & Company, it
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A group on a patio laughs and clinks glasses of red wine, surrounded by dishes and colorful decorations, creating a festive atmosphere.
Home & Residential
April 23, 2021
Keep your patio cool for Mother’s Day
Getting together with friends and family is one of the most popular activities for Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, with the pandemic continuing to threaten, getting together at a restaurant or any
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Four people toast with drinks at a table on a covered deck. A Portacool unit ensures comfort in their wooded summer gathering.
Automotive
April 6, 2020
A cool Father’s Day gift
Dads – they tinker, they build and they grill, and often in hot spaces during the summer. The comfort of an air conditioner on a scorcher of a day in the
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Four people on a porch toast the start of summer. Nearby, a portable evaporative cooler ensures comfort in the tree-filled setting.
Home & Residential
April 6, 2020
Entertaining & Parties made cool with an evaporative cooler
Not only is the three-day holiday weekend approaching for Memorial Day, for many, it’s celebration time for families with graduates embarking on their exit from high school or college. Often
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SUMMER" written in white on green grass, surrounded by five white daisies to celebrate summer's arrival.
Home & Residential
April 6, 2020
The official start of summer 2018
As of Thursday, June 21 – we are in the official summer months! That means the heat is on! We are often asked, “What sets your evaporative cooling products apart from other
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A woman sands wood and a man saws in a spacious workshop. Open windows reveal a rural landscape. Tools and workbench are visible, aiding heat stress prevention.
Automotive
March 24, 2020
Tips to avoid heat stress this summer
At Portacool, we often focus on industrial cooling and heat safety relative to work environments. We also think enjoying fun in the sun is one of the great pastimes of
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