Tent Heating and Cooling
Climate and Comfort
You can create and control even more than the graceful ambiance of sophisticated tent events - you can assure the comfort of your guests!
There's nothing worse than wearing your finest attire only to be too hot or too cold at a wedding or event. But that doesn't mean you lose the option to have your event in a tent - no matter where you live or what the season of the year. Create the ambiance of your fantasy with a tent and accessories - and make your guests comfortable with rented heating and cooling units. Visit your event and party rental store to discover the options in your area.
Warm Them Up
Indirect-fired units are preferred because they eliminate combustion, which can cause dizziness, burning eyes and nausea.
Another option for larger tents is a sophisticated air-circulation system. Consult your event and party rental professional to discuss your need for this type of unit.
Indirect-fired tent heater features:
• Heat exchanger allows fumes and combustible products to vent away from the heated area
• Open-flame barrier
• Power source: propane, natural gas or diesel
• Optional connectable ducts: allows heater unit to be placed away from tent
• Optional remote thermostat: allows discretionary temperature settings
Cool Them Off
When your challenge is to beat the heat, you have two cooling options - air conditioning units and evaporative cooling systems.
Tent Air-Conditioners
• Moisture remover: this is especially preferred in areas of the country that experience high humidity
• Capability: refrigerant cools room temperatures by 30 to 40 degrees
• Rule of thumb for cooling tents: 1 ton of cooling (12,000 Btu) for every 150 to 25 square feet of tent space
• Factors to consider in addition to square footage of area to be cooled: where the tent will be positioned, the date, time and type of party.*
*For example, if a tent is going to be positioned on an asphalt parking lot sandwiched between two buildings in the heat of the day in August, you would need more cooling units than if the tent is placed on a grassy, open field for an evening event in May. Also, a sit-down party requires less cooling than a standup or open-house event where the tent flaps normally are left open.
Evaporative Cooling Systems
• Blower: blows out a cool mist that hits hot skin and immediately evaporates
• Typically throws out more air than an air-conditioning unit and at a greater distance of 60 to 80 feet. Therefore, are very inexpensive to run because fewer units are needed to cool a room
• Capability: at best, can lower temperatures by 10 to 15 degrees
