Cool the garage

[steer08]

I live in Houston and it gets hot in the summer. My garage is attached to the house and has no windows and only the double garage door. What can I do to vent the heat or at least move the stagnant air?

 

[mpire]

Insulate the garage door.

Increase insulation in the ceiling.

Increase insulation in the walls.

Heat pump water heater will cool down the garage and save electricity. See if you get any incentives from your power company. Mine gives me $650 towards one.

Add a garage A/C unit.

 

[5lima30]

Insulate, insulate, insulate, then ventilate!

 

[kyles974]

I live in NW Florida. I put up a radiant barrier. (just some cheap stuff from eBay)
Let me tell you, what a difference! (Metal building)
I read 20 degrees difference from others, I can't say for sure, but there is a huge difference in temps and most impoetantly humidity!

 

[mpire]

http://www.austinenergy.com/Energy .../Residential/Air Conditioner/rebateLevels.htm

I can't find Houston, but here is the Austin rebates. Find the ones for your power company.

 

[jtbinvalrico]

Put a window AC through a garage wall. I keep my two-car at 76 in Florida. Here's the install: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70420

 

[mpire]

My water heater has been running for 48 hours now and the garage is definitely cooler.

 

[fountainpenracing]

Hey Kyles974 - What's a radiant barrier?