Mechanical contractors maintain essential building systems, including boilers, HVAC units, hydronic loops, and air handlers. However, even well-maintained systems can fail unexpectedly due to ruptured boiler lines, rooftop unit shutdowns, or sudden freeze events. When these issues arise, clients in commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and multi-family facilities depend on you for immediate solutions. Permanent repairs often require time, may be delayed by parts availability, and can be complicated by worsening weather.
REIC Specialty serves as a reliable partner, delivering rapid, scalable, and safe emergency heating solutions to protect your clients, prevent damage, and maintain trust.
Why Emergency Heating Matters More Than Ever
Modern facilities are increasingly complex, temperature-sensitive, and vulnerable to environmental fluctuations. Cold-weather events can result in:
System Freeze-Ups
Low temperatures can cause pipes, coils, and hydronic systems to freeze rapidly, leading to ruptures, leaks, and costly repairs.
Production and Workflow Disruption
Industrial and commercial facilities rely on controlled temperatures for manufacturing, equipment operation, and staff safety.
Material Damage
Moisture, condensation, and cold air can damage inventory, electrical systems, finishes, and stored materials.
Life Safety Risks
In healthcare, senior living, multi-family housing, and public buildings, heating outages can quickly become serious safety concerns.
Mechanical contractors are often the first point of contact. REIC Specialty is the partner you can rely on for immediate support.
The Mechanical Contractor’s Advantage: Partnership with REIC Specialty
Partnering with REIC Specialty gives mechanical contractors a competitive advantage by enabling you to offer solutions beyond standard repair work.
Here’s how we help:
Rapid Deployment
With 19 strategically located branches across the U.S. and Canada, REIC Specialty mobilizes equipment quickly, often within hours.
Scalable Heating Solutions
We size heating solutions to match the exact load required, from small retail spaces to large industrial plants.
Expert Technical Support
We collaborate with your team to design temporary heating systems that integrate with your client’s mechanical infrastructure.
Safe, Code-Compliant Equipment
Our heaters are clean, efficient, and reliable, meeting industry standards for safety and performance.
24/7 Emergency Support
Mechanical failures can occur at any time. We are available 24/7 to respond.
By partnering with us, mechanical contractors can accept more clients, respond to more emergencies, and secure additional critical-response contracts.
A Complete Lineup of Emergency Heating Solutions
REIC Specialty offers one of the largest fleets of rental heating equipment in North America. Our units support facilities of all sizes, in any condition, and across every industry segment.
Flameless Heaters
Flameless heaters are ideal for facilities where open flames or emissions present safety risks, such as refineries, manufacturing plants, chemical facilities, and areas with heavy dust or particulates. These heaters deliver powerful, clean heat without combustion byproducts, making them well-suited for industrial operations, petrochemical sites, and other sensitive environments.
Indirect-Fired Heaters
Indirect-fired heaters produce clean, dry, fume-free heat, making them suitable for enclosed spaces where people are present. Their safe and efficient operation is ideal for commercial buildings, hospitals, schools, office towers, and multi-family dwellings where reliable, contaminant-free heat is required.
Electric Heaters
Electric heaters are safe, quiet, and zero-emission, making them ideal for sensitive environments or locations with limited access to fuel. Their clean, precise heat output is ideal for mechanical rooms, electrical spaces, cleanrooms, server rooms, and other areas requiring controlled, emission-free heating.
Make-Up Air Units
Make-up air units maintain proper pressure balance, indoor air quality, and ventilation during emergency heating. They are especially valuable in facilities with exhaust-heavy systems, industrial environments, and buildings with strict airflow or air-exchange requirements, ensuring safe and consistent conditions throughout the space.
Hydronic Heating & Temporary Boiler Support
Hydronic heating and temporary boiler support are essential during boiler failures, providing heat that integrates with existing hydronic loops. This solution is ideal for high-rise buildings, schools, hospitals, and facilities with older mechanical systems that depend on water-based heat distribution.
We size, configure, and customize each temporary heating solution to meet the specific operational needs of every building.
Temporary Heating Protects More Than Just Temperature
Mechanical contractors understand that heating disruptions can trigger a cascade of issues. REIC Specialty’s solutions help prevent:
Frozen Fire Suppression Systems
A heating failure can cause sprinkler lines or fire pump rooms to freeze, resulting in the shutdown of life-safety systems.
Equipment Malfunctions
Cold temperatures can impact lubrication, hydraulics, water lines, and electrical components.
Indoor Air Quality Issues
Improper heating can lead to condensation, mold growth, and air stagnation.
Loss of Productivity
Cold environments can result in slowdowns, unsafe conditions, and employee discomfort.
Infrastructure Damage
Freeze-thaw cycles can cause cracks in building materials and warp finishes. REIC Specialty helps your clients remain operational while you complete permanent repairs.
Scenario: Mechanical Contractor Saves a Facility
A Midwest mechanical contractor receives an urgent call when a manufacturing plant’s boiler fails during a severe cold snap. Temperatures inside the facility begin to drop quickly, putting the operation at risk of:
- Frozen process lines
- Costly equipment downtime
- Product and inventory loss
- A full mandatory shutdown
The REIC Solution:
Within hours, REIC Specialty would mobilize a comprehensive climate control package, including:
- Indirect-fired heaters that would restore stable temperatures across the production floor
- Flameless heaters that would safely support hazard-prone or sensitive areas
- Make-up air units that would maintain proper air balance and ventilation
- Air movers that would deliver even heat distribution throughout the plant
- Fuel management services that would ensure continuous operation during the outage
The Result: With these systems in place, the facility would remain fully operational throughout the repair process, avoiding shutdowns and costly production losses. The mechanical contractor would protect their client’s operations and strengthen their relationship, demonstrating the value of partnering with REIC Specialty for emergency response.
Why Mechanical Contractors Choose REIC Specialty
General rental providers offer heaters. REIC Specialty delivers comprehensive solutions.
Industry-Knowledgeable Teams
Our technicians possess in-depth knowledge of mechanical systems, ducting requirements, airflow management, and complex building dynamics.
High-Efficiency, High-Output Equipment
We offer industry-leading flameless technology from Cahill, as well as advanced climate control solutions from TCR and IDS.
Turnkey Service
Our turnkey service includes assessment, engineering, delivery, installation, monitoring, and demobilization.
Nationwide Coverage
With 19 branches across North America, we ensure rapid response, even for large multi-site customers.
Safety-First Approach
Our equipment meets strict compliance standards across industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities.
When mechanical contractors rely on REIC Specialty, they gain a partner who supports their expertise as well as their equipment needs.
Be the Contractor Who Always Has a Solution, Even in Emergencies
Heating emergencies are unpredictable, but with REIC Specialty as your partner, you always have a fast, reliable solution ready to deploy.
Our emergency heating systems help you protect infrastructure, maintain operations, keep occupants safe, and minimize downtime, making you the contractor clients trust when it matters most.
If you need emergency heating support or wish to develop a rapid-response plan, contact REIC Specialty today.
Stay prepared. Stay responsive. Stay the contractor your clients depend on.
