Frequently Asked Questions About HVAC Hire
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Have questions about temporary HVAC solutions? You're in the right place. This page answers the most common questions our customers ask about heating, cooling, ventilation, and turnkey rental services from Daikin Rental Solutions. Whether you're planning ahead or managing an emergency, our expert answers will help you make informed decisions - fast.
General FAQs
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We offer rapid deployment nationwide. In urgent cases, we can begin mobilisation within hours of confirmation, depending on stock availability and location. We’ll work with you to meet tight project timelines and emergencies.
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Yes. Our service team provides 24/7 emergency callout support. All Daikin equipment includes proactive monitoring via Daikin on Site (DoS), allowing us to respond quickly to any issues, day or night.
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Yes. We offer flexible hire contracts for short-term, medium-term, or long-term requirements. Whether it's for a few days or several months, we can tailor the hire period to your needs.
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Absolutely. Our emergency HVAC hire service is designed for fast mobilisation and installation, helping you recover from equipment failures, power outages, or sudden climate control issues with minimal disruption.
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Hiring HVAC systems helps avoid large capital expenditure (CAPEX) by shifting costs to operational expenditure (OPEX). This offers greater cash flow flexibility, easier budget approval, and the ability to scale up or down without long-term investment. It’s ideal for short-term needs, seasonal demand, or project-based applications.
Site Planning & Installation
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Yes. We offer free site surveys and contingency planning as part of our turnkey service. This includes identifying risks, failure points, and installation requirements to ensure a safe, reliable setup.
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Yes. Our systems are modular and can be deployed in complex or sensitive sites, including listed buildings or those with restricted access. We offer compact and low-noise units for such environments.
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Yes. We are a one-stop-shop for all HVAC rental needs, including generators, pipework, flexible ducting, scaffolding, fencing, and more. We design complete temporary systems, including all essential infrastructure.
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Our fully qualified service engineers handle all installation, commissioning, and maintenance work. This includes routine checks and emergency response for the full duration of the hire.
Monitoring & Maintenance
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Daikin on Site is our remote monitoring platform, included as standard on all Daikin chillers, heat pumps, and AHUs. It allows us to monitor performance, detect faults early, and respond quickly to maximise uptime.
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Daikin on Site is included on all Daikin-manufactured hire units (chillers, heat pumps, AHUs). Cross-hired equipment, such as boilers or IDF heaters, is not currently integrated with DoS.
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Yes. We offer full maintenance and service support throughout your hire contract, ensuring system reliability and compliance from start to finish.
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Yes. With Daikin on Site, you get secure access to a dedicated dashboard to view live performance data, energy usage, alarms, and reports from any device.
Commercial & Procurement
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You can get a quote quickly using our online contact form or our dedicated ‘Request a Quote’ form for more detailed enquiries. Alternatively, call 0345 565 2700 or email rentalsolutions@daikinapplied.uk.
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Yes. We offer hire terms that can be as short as one day or cover long-term requirements. We'll advise you on the most cost-effective solution.
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Yes. Our free contingency planning service includes site surveys, identification of risks, and preparation of a rapid-response plan to protect your business from unexpected downtime.
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Generally, temporary HVAC hire does not require planning permission. However, we can help assess your specific site requirements and liaise with facilities teams or authorities where needed.
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Pricing depends on the type of equipment, duration of hire, site access, and support services required. Contact us for a tailored quote - fast and hassle-free.
Equipment & Products
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We supply a wide range of rental products, including chillers, heat pumps, air handling units, boilers, IDF heaters, dry air coolers, and comfort cooling and heating units. We also offer all necessary ancillaries such as power, ducting, pipework, and controls.
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Yes. Our rental fleet includes the latest high-efficiency models, many with EC fans, IE4 motors, and Eurovent-certified performance. Our systems are designed to reduce OPEX and support sustainability goals.
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Yes. Many of our Daikin heat pumps and chillers offer dual functionality, allowing both heating and cooling from a single unit. This is ideal for facilities with seasonal or dynamic temperature needs.
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Yes. Our air handling units offer options such as HEPA filtration and comply with VDI 6022 hygiene standards. This makes them suitable for use in food production, healthcare, or other sensitive environments.
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Yes. Our boiler hire and heat pump hire services include temporary hot water systems for commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial use.