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The scorching heat of summer is a challenge while operating from a mobile medical office trailer. It is crucial to keep it cool to ensure the productivity of the staff as well as the comfort of the patients.
However, running the air conditioning units round the clock can spike your bills, which is not the right approach to keeping your trailer cool. There are similar things that we may find easy to deal with the rising temperatures in the summer but can burn a hole in your pocket.
So, let’s get you acquainted with the cost-effective yet environmentally friendly ways to keep your mobile medical trailer office cool for the summer.
Ways to prepare your mobile medical office trailer for summer
HVAC system options
Installing an HVAC system is a must for any mobile medical office trailer. They are mostly included considering the weather conditions of the region. Here are some standard specifications to look for in your HVAC system.
- AC units of 8,000 to 10,000 BTU air conditioners
- 1,500-watt baseboard heater.
- 2.5-ton thru-wall commercial HVAC unit (5 to 10 kilowatts of heat)
Also, the type of AC unit should be chosen considering the following factors. You need to consider the estimated occupancy, square footage of your trailer, and usage at your place.
Keep the doors closed.
Mobile office trailers are smaller in size than other healthcare buildings like hospitals. By keeping your doors closed and not opening any longer than necessary, you can stop the passage of a lot of cool air inside your trailer from moving out.
It is also recommended that once the sun has set, you do the opposite of the daytime routine. For instance, switch off the air conditioning units and open all the windows and doors of your mobile medical office trailer. It will help in getting ventilation to take place properly, and you will have a flow of natural air into your container offices.
Bring down the usage of appliances.
It is obvious that when we use any appliance or electronics, it generates heat by just being plugged in. Try to run them in power-saving mode on standby mode.
These are the small things that heat can add up to contribute to the rising temperatures inside your trailer office. Give some thought about what is needed in your office initially. Next, ensure that everything remains unplugged when not in use. You will automatically see your utility bills going down with the significant difference in the temperature inside the trailer.
Install window shades and fans.
There may be some windows in your medical office trailer that are receiving direct sunlight. It also raises the temperature of the trailer during the day.
A cost-effective way to deal with the reciprocation of this sheet is to install window sheets that will keep the sun rays out of your office. In case the heat gets really bad, we advise you to consider adding blackout curtains or blinds. Both methods will work to bounce the light away and stop it from entering your trailer offices.
Additionally, include some fans inside so that the air circulation is maintained and nobody feels uncomfortable in the stagnant air inside the medical trailer.
Park in the shade.
A great way to keep your trailer cool in the summer is to park it in the shade.
It is the best way to protect your medical office trailer from direct sunlight and lower the temperatures inside the trailer without having to shut the blinds.
Apply cool roof coating
The roof of the mobile trailer receives direct heat at all times of the year. You should apply a roof coating that would regulate the heat inside your trailer. You will be able to experience the following advantages while investing in this great method of bringing the trailer temperatures down in the summer.
- It improves the water tightness and the life of the trailer.
- Its effects are immediate, so you can feel the difference on the same day the coating is applied to the roof of your mobile medical office trailer.
Even if you are operating expensive cooling appliances, this method works far better than all of them.
Tip: We recommend you use elastomeric roof coating or aluminized asphalt roof coating.
Change the air filter
The air filters of the HVAC units needs to be changed at regular intervals as they get dirty and clogged. It puts stress on the cooling units that ultimately consumes more electricity thus generating more heat.
Replace them timely with new air filters as it will help the HVAC unit operate at peak capacity. If you are working close to a dusty site like construction area, replace the air filters every 3 months to keep your electricity bills in budget.
Conclusion
Keeping your mobile medical office trailer cool and comfortable eases the workflow at your place. The above-mentioned tips will help you enjoy cool interiors without making a dent in your bank balance.
If you need any expert assistance in making your trailer cool for the summer, connect with us at +1 586 917 0245 or email us at sales@kbdentalconsulting.com. We would be more than happy to help you to get your medical trailer summer-ready.
