Air Conditioners for Rent in San Francisco, CA

United Rentals offers a wide range of air conditioner rentals in San Francisco, CA that are ideal for temporarily cooling spaces in manufacturing, healthcare and retail industries.

Popular air conditioners near San Francisco

Climatiseurs

Need an air conditioner in the San Francisco area?

United Rentals provides an extensive inventory of air conditioners for rent to temporarily cool indoor or outdoor spaces. Our selection includes portable air conditioners and spot coolers with wheels that remove 1 to 12 tons of heat per hour and industrial air conditioner rentals that remove 5 to 80 tons of heat per hour. We also offer temporary AC units with heat so you can control your site's climate year-round. Keep your jobsite or event cool with reliable air conditioner brands like OceanAire, Custom Air Products, AES and more.

Browse our air conditioner rentals online or contact your local San Francisco branch for more information about our offerings.

Rent from a United Rentals branch near San Francisco

Areas We Serve Near San Francisco, CA

With a vast network of locations within the San Francisco area, United Rentals offers extensive support wherever your next project takes you.

  • Daly City, CA
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • San Bruno, CA
  • Millbrae, CA
  • Burlingame, CA
  • San Mateo, CA
  • Pacifica, CA
  • Brisbane, CA
  • Colma, CA
  • San Rafael, CA
  • Mill Valley, CA
  • Sausalito, CA
  • Tiburon, CA
  • Belvedere, CA
  • Corte Madera, CA

How to Choose the Right Air Conditioner

Cooling Load & Area Size

  • Before choosing an air conditioner rental, calculate the square footage or cubic volume you need to cool, plus insulation quality and any heat-generating equipment inside
  • Undersized units run constantly without reaching the target temperature, while oversized units short-cycle and waste energy without properly cooling the space
  • Use a BTU-per-square-foot estimate to narrow down tonnage, then confirm the exact size with a rental specialist for tighter tolerances

Application & Temperature Requirements

Power Availability, Ducting & Venting

  • Confirm the available voltage, phase and amperage onsite, since larger industrial air conditioners typically require 208 to 460V three-phase power rather than a standard outlet
  • Plan ducting or venting runs to route exhaust air outside the conditioned space, and account for hose length limits when placing the unit
  • Verify power and clearance needs up front so the setup doesn't stall once the unit arrives onsite

Air Conditioner Rental Resources

Need help choosing the right AC?

Air Conditioner Rental FAQs

United Rentals is a leading construction equipment rental provider across the San Francisco area, offering an extensive inventory of tools and machinery. Whether you need industrial air conditioners, portable air conditioners or spot coolers, we have you covered with our conveniently located branches around the San Francisco area. Our dedicated team of customer service representatives and HVAC specialists are committed to ensuring project success and maximizing your uptime.

Learn more about San Francisco's air conditioning offerings in our FAQ section below.

Comment choisir la bonne taille de climatiseur?

Choosing the right size air conditioner depends on the size of the space you wish to cool. Generally, you need 20 BTUs per square foot of space. To convert this to tons, divide the total BTUs by 12,000. For example, a 1,200-square-foot space would need 24,000 BTUs or 2 tons of cooling per hour.

Do I need to vent portable and industrial air conditioners?

Yes, both portable and industrial air conditioners need to be vented in order to remove the heat from the space. Typically, air conditioners are vented through windows, doors, ceilings or walls through ducting.

What should I consider when renting a portable air conditioner?

When considering renting a portable air conditioner, first determine the square footage of your space to choose a unit with the correct BTU rating. Next, ensure you have a proper way to vent the hot air outside, such as through a window, ceiling or door. Finally, check the electrical requirements of the unit to confirm your site's outlets can safely support its power draw.

Explore other popular equipment rentals in the San Francisco area

Nacelles élévatrices

Access elevated areas at construction, maintenance or electrical jobsites in San Francisco with United Rentals' extensive inventory of boom lift rentals.

Déshumidificateurs

Rent portable or industrial dehumidifers to remove excess moisture and improve air quality at construction sites, warehouses, businesses and more in San Francisco.

Excavatrices

Rent excavators for heavy-duty digging, backfilling, clearing and trenching work at your next construction or road improvement project in San Francisco.

Chariots élévateurs à fourche

Move and lift heavy materials for your next construction, manufacturing or warehouse project in San Francisco with our large inventory of forklift rentals.

Groupes électrogènes

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Radiateurs

Keep your indoor or outdoor manufacturing facility, commercial building or event space warm with our large inventory of heater rentals in San Francisco.

Toilettes portatives

Rent from United Rentals' large inventory of portable toilets in San Francisco for outdoor venues like construction sites, festivals, concerts or sporting events.

Plateformes élévatrices

Access hard-to-reach areas at indoor or outdoor construction sites in San Francisco with our inventory of electic and rough terrain scissor lifts.

Chargeuses à direction à glissement

Rent a skid steer from United Rentals for medium-duty digging, grading and trenching work in construction projects in San Francisco.

Clôtures temporaires

Keep your construction site or event in San Francisco safe and secure with temporary fencing, barricades and traffic safety equipment from United Rentals.

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