Cooling: fans, misters and portable AC
Portable AC units, misting fans and big fans to keep guests safe in Houston heat.
- Typical price
- $350 to $2,800 for a typical party
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 months
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What to expect
- How it works
- AC units vent into tents and need dedicated circuits or a generator.
- Power and water
- Plan on a standard outlet within reach, or a generator.
- How much to plan
- Roughly 1 ton of AC per 100 to 150 sq ft of enclosed tent in summer.
Styles to choose from
Misting fans
Patios and pavilions.
High-velocity fans
Barns and tents.
Tent AC unit
5-20 ton units for enclosed tents.
How to book it
Book ahead1 to 2 monthsSummer inventory runs out.
What we'll ask you
Your request asks a few quick things, so vendors can price it right:
- Which cooling: fans, misters and portable ac styles interest you?Misting fans, High-velocity fans, Tent AC unit
- Indoors or outdoors?Indoors, Outdoors, covered, Outdoors, open, Not sure yet
- Is there a standard outlet within 50 feet?Yes, No, Not sure
- How many guests will this serve?
Houston notes
- Summer heat is the biggest outdoor-party risk in Houston; plan cooling for any outdoor event from May through September.
- Mistakes here can hurt people. Hire licensed and insured pros.
Great for
Pairs well with
Hosts often book these alongside it.
Cheaper alternatives
Close to the same idea, for less.
Cooling: fans, misters and portable AC
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