Check the room first
Ask about room volume, sun exposure, window type, a suitable socket and the route for the exhaust hose. Check those conditions against the unit’s manual.
Explain noise, footprint and condensate drainage. Floor area alone is not enough to promise a particular temperature.
Choose units you can move and repair
Compare weight, handles, hoses, window kits and parts availability. Measure your vehicle’s load space and ask whether delivery involves stairs.
Five units at €400 would cost €2,000 in this example, before accessories, a trolley, protection and storage. Follow the manufacturer’s transport, electrical and restart instructions. Leave technical servicing to a qualified professional.
Test a cooler summer
Worked example: at €25 a day, 50 rental days produce €1,250 in revenue per unit. With just 20 days, that falls to €500. Last year’s heatwave does not guarantee this year’s demand.
Deduct preparation, maintenance, insurance, storage and travel. Cost both delivery and collection. Compare longer rentals with the price of a new unit too: customers will.
Prepare each rental
Show capacity, accessories and installation limits in the listing. Agree delivery, floor access, hours, deposit and extension terms before payment.
- Test cooling and check the cable, hose, filter and remote.
- Count kit parts and record the unit’s condition.
- Demonstrate installation, drainage and operating instructions.
- Inspect, clean and dry returns before storage.
Find customers before hot weather
Give property managers, shops and offices your delivery area, model details and complete prices. Provide a way to check current availability.
Confirm insurance for transport, rental and damage at customer premises. Keep a waiting list during peaks, then review rental days and travel distances before expanding.