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Portacools in the Wild

Automotive

Keep Your Shop Cool, Productive, and Ahead of the Competition

Portacools in the Wild

In an automotive shop, extreme heat isn’t just uncomfortable—it slows productivity, impacts focus, and creates costly mistakes. With high temperatures, heavy machinery, and limited airflow, technicians face the daily challenge of staying cool while working in demanding conditions. Portacool provides powerful, portable relief, helping auto shops maintain a comfortable workspace that enhances efficiency and retains top talent. Designed for durability and cost-effective performance, our American-made cooling solutions keep your team safe, focused, and operating at their best—so you can spend less time battling the heat and more time delivering quality work for your customers.
Two men work in a garage. One organizes a tool bag; another kneels by a workbench surrounded by scattered tools. A Portacool air cooler runs nearby.
Retain Skilled Technicians
Keep your team cool, comfortable, and focused. Show your mechanics you care and reduce turnover by providing a shop environment where technicians want to work.
A mechanic in overalls works under a lifted car in a tidy, well-lit garage. Tools and equipment are neatly organized around the workspace.
Increase Repair Accuracy
Boost precision in your repairs. Cooler conditions help technicians stay sharp, able to troubleshoot, and reduce costly errors and rework.
Mechanic in large garage works on cars in cool comfort that traditional A/C can't afford such open spaces.
Save Your Floor Space
Maximize every inch of your shop. Portacool’s front-air intake and compact, portable design lets you place it snugly against any wall or at any workstation.
Auto tech works whild cool and comfy thanks to the Portacool in the background.
Reduce Repair Times
Flat-fee payment structures mean your time is money. Stay efficient even in extreme heat—cooler working conditions help technicians move faster without sacrificing quality.
Auto body technician enjoys comfort while working in a huge open garage.
Keep Energy Costs Low
Powerful cooling that won’t break the bank—Portacool units keep your garage bays comfortable for as little as $1 per day. And with minimal humidity added to the air, it won’t rust your tools.
Portable evaporative cooler on wheels, black with gray panels, front vent, and top control panel labeled "Portacool.
APEX 500
$1,429.00
Apex 700 portable cooler: black and gray, wheeled, digital controls, hex vent, side grips for easy transport. Stylish evaporative cooling solution.
APEX 700
$2,079.00
APEX™ 1200 portable evaporative cooler with black casing, front grille, four caster wheels, and a visible brand name on the front.
APEX 1200
$3,119.00
A rugged Apex™ 2000 evaporative cooler with a grid front, logo at the bottom center, and four swivel caster wheels for easy mobility.
APEX 2000
$4,159.00
APEX™ 4000: Large black cylindrical fan with metal grille, wheeled for mobility, set against a plain black backdrop. Pinnacle of industrial cooling.
APEX 4000
$4,939.00
Black Apex 6500 evaporative cooler on wheels, angular design, against a plain backdrop.
APEX 6500
$6,499.00
Small Space & Spot Cooling
Small Space & Spot Cooling
Mid-Sized Space
Mid-Sized Space
Large Space & Extreme Cooling
Large Space & Extreme Cooling
Optimal Cooling (Sq. Ft.)
500
700
1,200
2,000
4,000
6,500
Airflow (CFMs)
800
1,400
4,000
6,700
13,250
22,000
Airflow Reach (Ft.)
55
60
40
60
50
40
Velocity (MPH)
40
37
25
28
25
24
Noise (dB)
53
53
51
58
62
68
Water Reservoir (Gallons)
13
22
40
45
55
66
Product Weight (lbs.)
70
88
134
191
220
290
Dimensions (In.)
46 H x 20 D x 22 W
52 H x 24 D x 27 W
58 H x 26 D x 42 W
68 H x 30 D x 54 W
77 H x 33 D x 63 W
90 H x 39 D x 78 W
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