Air Cooler for Garages and Workshops

Conventional Solutions Unsuitable for Auto Workshops

Naturally, fans or air conditioning are often the first thoughts for cooling a workshop. A fan provides airflow but often circulates warm air without truly lowering the temperature.

As for traditional air conditioning, it quickly shows its limitations in a garage: costly and complex installation, the need to keep doors closed (unrealistic in a workshop where people move around and bay doors are frequently open), not to mention high electricity consumption.

Many garages are simply not equipped with air conditioning, except in very specific cases, because cooling a large open space with air conditioning would be energy-intensive and expensive.

Therefore, a more suitable alternative is needed for large, open workshops—one that is economical, efficient, and simple to implement.

Discover: The Differences Between an Evaporative Cooler and an Air Conditioner

A tried-and-tested solution: OberA industrial air coolers

OberA provides THE high-performance, durable and easy-to-install cooling solution. Our IC range coolers are perfectly suited to automotive environments such as garages and maintenance, repair and production workshops.

Suitable for surfaces ranging from 80 to 400m², our ICs offer your sector :

• Technological innovation based on a natural, historic principle: water evaporation
• 15x lower running costs than air conditioning
• A complete range to meet all your needs and constraints
• A very low carbon footprint (no refrigerant) that does not release warm air (no “heat island” effect)
• A range of quality products made in France
• A practical, adaptable and mobile “plug and play” solution
• Fast, economical maintenance
• 5-year warranty
  

Thanks to its patented “Pureflow” innovation, OberA combines cooling and purification to guarantee superior air quality in your garages and workshops.

The Principle of Evaporative Air Cooling

The operating principle is as ancient as it is natural: it relies on water evaporation.

Specifically, the device draws in warm ambient air and passes it through a wet medium (a water-soaked pad). As the water evaporates, it absorbs heat from the air, which lowers the temperature before releasing cool air into the space.

This adiabatic cooling process can lower the perceived temperature by several degrees, without any refrigerant fluid or compressor. The effect is comparable to the coolness felt near a waterfall or when hanging a wet cloth in front of an open window.

The hotter and drier the air, the more effective evaporative cooling is. And unlike air conditioning, you can ventilate and leave doors open: this device works ideally in large volumes and ventilated spaces, making it a particularly suitable solution for garages and workshops.

Testimonial from Volkswagen Fabris garage in Irmstett (67)

Following the success of our solution, Garage Volkswagen Fabris opted to purchase 2 OberA coolers, a major step forward for the comfort of its mechanics during these recurrent hot spells.

OberA Air Coolers: A Concrete and Approved Solution

OberA provides THE high-performance, durable, and easy-to-implement cooling solution for garages and workshops. As specialists in industrial air treatment, we have developed the IC range of evaporative coolers, perfectly suited for automotive environments (maintenance workshops, repair garages, production sites).

Three models are available to cover all work surfaces, from approximately 80 m² up to 400 m². Whether you have a small workshop or a large garage, there is an OberA IC model calibrated for your needs.

OberA air coolers offer numerous advantages for effectively cooling a professional space:

• Natural and proven technology: cooling is achieved through water evaporation, an ecological process inherited from a historical natural principle.
  
• Ultra-energy efficient: an OberA cooler consumes up to 15 times less than conventional air conditioning (up to 80% less electricity than an air conditioner). It only requires a standard 220 V power supply and moderate water consumption (approximately 10 to 15 L of water per hour for an intermediate model).
• No heavy installation: no outdoor unit, no complicated ducts or piping: the devices are mobile and “Plug & Play”, they simply plug in and can be moved as needed. You avoid costly work and can easily target the areas to be cooled.
  
• Eco-friendly: operating without refrigerant gases, they emit no hot air outside (no heat island effect around the garage) and do not impact the ozone layer. Furthermore, evaporation slightly humidifies the air, which prevents the uncomfortable dry air blown by conventional air conditioners.
  
• Improved air quality: thanks to the patented Pureflow innovation, each OberA cooler cools and purifies the air in your workshop. A high-efficiency filtration system captures dust (ideal in often dusty automotive environments), while a UV lamp and/or an ionizer eliminate germs and odors to ensure optimal air quality.
  
• Practicality and mobility: mounted on wheels, these coolers are easily moved to adapt to the workshop layout or to target a specific workstation. Their compact size fits through standard doors, and they can be installed exactly where you need them, whether in the mechanical area, reception, or near sensitive workstations.
  
• Simple and quick maintenance: no more heavy maintenance! OberA systems are designed to minimize fouling (especially thanks to Pureflow, which reduces limescale and algae deposits). The little maintenance required (cleaning evaporative filters, emptying the tank…) is easy to perform in-house and inexpensive.
  
• 5-year warranty: a testament to OberA’s confidence in the reliability of its products, the IC range is covered by a 5-year warranty. You can invest with peace of mind in a sustainable solution for your garage.
  

An OberA air cooler is not just a “big fan”: it is an efficient, eco-responsible, and sustainable cooling solution that significantly improves working conditions in automotive workshops. Many professionals have already adopted it to put an end to oppressive heat in their premises.

Towards Cooler and More Productive Workshops

Cooling a garage or automotive workshop is no longer an insurmountable challenge. Modern solutions like evaporative air coolers make it possible to gain several degrees of comfort easily, without the drawbacks of conventional air conditioning.

The OberA IC range, with its proven effectiveness and numerous benefits, stands out as the ally for garage owners in facing increasingly hot summers.

By protecting your employees’ health and improving their working conditions, you also invest in your company’s performance: less fatigue, more motivation, and better productivity, even during heatwaves.

Do not hesitate to discover OberA air coolers and contact our experts to find the cooling solution best suited for your garage or workshop. Your mechanics will thank you for finally offering them a breath of fresh air in the middle of summer!

Are you a garage owner or in the automotive sector? Discover the tangible benefits of fresher air in your workshop

Combating heat in a mechanical workshop is no longer an option: it’s an issue of health, performance and well-being at work.

• Like Garage Fabris, TRY or RENT our range of IC coolers.
• Contact us today for a quick diagnosis of your industrial cooling needs.

The comfort of your employees doesn’t wait, act now with OberA solutions!