Renting temporary heating equipment on a monthly basis to save money is like gambling with Mother Nature. If we have a short winter, heater rental costs will be low. If we have a long winter, costs will be high. But, how can you predict the weather?

Babfar customers never have to roll the dice because they rent temporary heaters by the season. The rental fee for all sizes of propane and natural gas heaters is capped after three consecutive months. Steam, hot water, and oil heaters have a five-month cap. Once the cap is reached, customers can keep the units as long as they need them.

It’s springtime! Though winter recently ended, contractors have already started shopping for temporary heating units for next winter.

Typically, shopping involves collecting and comparing rental quotes from different vendors. But, rental costs only represent the cost of getting temporary heating units on site. Contractors may also find that “low-cost” temporary heater rentals cost more in the long run. For a true cost comparison, contractors should consider costs that occur during the entire rental period, which can represent 85% to 90% of total costs!

This past winter was the first time Katz Group used Babfar temporary heating units. The developer needed large units to heat a three-story, 15,000 ft² building in Portsmouth, NH. As with all projects, Babfar calculated the heating requirements, sized units, and planned airflow to heat the entire building effectively.

At Babfar, we don’t wait for Punxsutawney Phil to tell us when spring is coming. When our phones are ringing off the hook, we know! This winter has been a long one. We have battled nor‘easters and endured cold winter temperatures well beyond the spring equinox. But, warm weather is coming. And when it does, contractors will want temporary heating units off their site, ASAP! We like to pick up units quickly, too. Unfortunately, issues that could easily be avoided often cause delays. We prefer to avoid these delays and avoid charging customers to re-schedule pick-up. So we created a list of six, simple things to do before loading day that will save you time and money:

Choosing a temporary heater is not an apples-to-apples comparison. Nor is choosing a temporary heating company. Just as different heaters offer different levels of performance, rental companies offer different levels of service. Some temporary heater rental companies will only deliver the equipment. Others will provide valuable services that save you time and money (and a lot of headaches). What should you look for? When making comparisons, add these five services to your checklist: