How do you keep the garage cool in the summer?

Question

How do you keep the garage cool in the summer?

Answer 1

if you have windows cover them up and keep the doors closed and it should stay pretty cool in the summer.

Answer 2

Ceiling fan or connect to your existing home ductwork with a 8 inch piece of flex to a 8 inch IB box and close it off when your not in the garage and open it when you are in the garage.

Answer 3

Most people use large fans because there is usually no reason for an A/C vent in the garage.

Answer 4

I put reflective shades over the windows that face the sun and keep them down all summer. When the weather cools I open them to admit more light. It seems to help somewhat and the shades are inexpensive.  I also installed insulated garage doors, though that was more to keep heat in during cold weather. Insulating the walls would probably help but I haven't gotten around to that yet.

I've also noticed that some people just keep their doors open to let air circulate, though I can't quite bring myself to do that.

Anyway, here's some information on garage doors:

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/...

Answer 5

Air Conditioning! Or open the door that connects it 2 ur house and close the garage door panel

Answer 6

Store icecubes in it.

Answer 7

Our garage door faces south with a large window facing west. You could bake bread in the summer!!  I have noticed though, replacing the window covering has made some difference.  Did have a gathered curtain on a tension rod, and replaced it with a privacy lined roman shade.  Also, we sometimes stop the door just a few inches of being closed and have a fan just to circulate the air a bit.  And I'm sure having an insulated door would make a world of difference -just haven't got that far yet.