Portable air conditioning systems are becoming increasingly popular because of their comparatively lower cost, practical designs and efficiency. Many industries have server rooms that can get very hot, and using regular air conditioning is often ineffective and very expensive. Spot coolers can provide the right amount of cool air needed for larger rooms with equipment that can raise temperatures to a set level. They are an affordable and competent cooling solution.

Server rooms house many computer servers, generally for IT purposes. These can be rooms, suites or even warehouses filled with running machines The motors on this equipment heat up the surrounding area and the heat can be a threat to the systems themselves. Computers and other equipment housed in server rooms are heat sensitive and spot coolers serve as really effective cooling devices in industrial set-ups which have any size server rooms.

The food industry also has heavy machinery and equipment that needs a cool environment to operate at its best. These special portable air conditioners have become a favorite of the food industry, as they keep the environment cool and prevent the equipment and food products from being affected by the heat. During the summer, these devices provide the right temperature, not just for the machinery, but also for the employees who find it difficult to work in the intense heat.

The television and film industry utilizes spot coolers as it has expensive and sensitive equipment working around the clock. The heavy lights used during production add to the heat of the cameras and other equipment. Spot coolers help to minimize the damage from high temperatures and keep the rooms cool. Additionally, when shooting outdoors spot coolers can be moved about allowing freedom of movement.

The main purposes for using these devices in the industrial world are to keep equipment cool to ensure maximum efficiency; for creating a cool working environment for employees working around and with equipment that emits heat; for working outdoors, such as construction sites; and reducing hot air trapped indoors, such as in computer rooms. All the while, spot coolers provide moisture removal and easy mobility. Today spot coolers can be found in many industries. In IT data centers, computer rooms, telecom closets as well as hospitals and schools. Spot coolers provide the right cooling for these industries and compared to traditional cooling systems.

Most are now environmentally-friendly and come fully equipped with control panel screens that allow the user to manage and operate them easily. They also have timers that allow these devices to be set to run on non-working days and the weekends.