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How to Prevent your Garage from Overheating
An overheated garage can cause several issues. The first is a hot and uncomfortable car, and the second can even be potential damage to different items or chemicals stored in this area. Luckily, there are some simple ways to keep your garage at a comfortable temperature during the summer.
Insulation
People often think about insulation as being mainly for winter to keep the cold air out. However, properly insulating your garage can also prevent warm air from entering as well. The idea behind insulation is to seal any potential openings that outside air can use to get into a room, so it can be as useful in the summer as it is in the winter. Insulating the walls, ceiling, and garage door itself can keep your possessions from getting too hot as the temperatures rise.
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Get Cool Air to Circulate
Opening the garage door just a few inches, or maybe even a foot, can allow some air to enter the area and cool things down a few degrees. Placing a fan near the door as well facing into the garage can cool down the entering air even more before it disperses around the room. It is important not to open the door too much, as this may increase the temperature particularly if the sun is facing the entrance to the garage.
Allow Warm Air to Escape
It is a rule of physics that hot air rises, so placing a vent in the ceiling of the garage can give any hot air that has made it in a way out. This vent will let warmer air escape so that your garage can stay at a nice, cold temperature throughout the summer.
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