Man, I miss Menard's. Moved from Iowa to Pennsylvania and there's a huge hole in my heart.
@hebe17922 жыл бұрын
Temperature readings before and after would’ve been great
@justins87682 ай бұрын
Can't imagine these would make much a difference.. but! Great video
@TheDogdokken2 ай бұрын
Heat rises, why mount these in the door? Retractable power cord to me seems like trouble. Why not mount in between framing studs through wall above garage door??
@Jimicruz343 жыл бұрын
Awesome instructional video. Clear and concise. Easy to follow. Thank you!!!💯
@AnthonyTackett3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@chrisumali98412 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demo and info, have a great day
@AnthonyTackett2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment. You too!
@g4mrplays Жыл бұрын
tools were important for me, thanks!
@ReefMimic4 жыл бұрын
Anytime I use a hole saw I put some blue painters tape where the teeth touch. This prevents the material from shearing/splintering. Ideally for wood
@AnthonyTackett4 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thanks for sharing.
@whoknowes15 жыл бұрын
Good content, good instructions for those that cant read how to do it for themselves. I just cant see putting those tacky little fans and holes in a garage door(s). seems like a fan installed in the ceiling to draw air into and out of the attic would be better and move a larger volume of air.
@AnthonyTackett5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment. The fans actually do a solid job of pulling out fumes, which is why I installed them in my wood shop initially. The garage in this video gets a little toasty in the summer and this helps pull some of the heat out. It's certainly not as efficient as something like you mentioned, but I have living space above both garages so I'm not able to do that.
@burkecochrane99816 жыл бұрын
Mine has been installed for almost 8 years with no issues.
@AnthonyTackett6 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! I've had one on my shop door for a few years and I use it every time I paint or stain something. Works great at pulling the fumes out!
@BluntForceTrauma6666 жыл бұрын
There is so much wrong with this "product" I barely know where to begin. Those appear to be 120mm computer fans which at BEST can transfer air @ 200 CFM. With a typical two-car garage holding 4600 ft^3 of air, that's over ten minutes to get even ONE single air exchange, PRESUMING that it all works correctly. The inlets should NEVER be that close to the outlets since most of the incoming air will simply bypass the rest of the room and just get sucked right back outside, leaving the rest of the garage with little to no movement of it's hot, stale, stagnant air. A thermostat mounted to a metal door??? Brilliant! Fan activation determined at a location that is likely to be "artificially" cooler or warmer than everywhere else, depending on whether the sun is directly on the door or not. The reliability of the entire system is limited by some cheap ass, plastic spring return reel made in china. For how long and how many door openings/closings does anyone think that this POS will actually last before some little internal piece lets go and won't allow the cord to extend, thus ripping it free OR (more likely) that it fails to retract, leaving 12 feet of cord dangling down so it can be run over or become entagled in the door's mechanism. This thing would BARELY be functional if it were installed on a porta-potty, much LESS in an actual garage holding VERY hot cars that had just been parked.
@AnthonyTackett6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the passionate feedback. It had worked fine for me and keeps fumes out of the house, which is mostly why I have them.
@kennewman1266 жыл бұрын
I’d be curious to know if there is any change in the temperature in the garage when using this, vs. when it’s not on
@AnthonyTackett6 жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea. I could do a test to see what difference it makes. It absolutely helps with fumes and definitely takes the edge off on really hot days. It would be nice to qualify that though. You might have just given me another video idea!
@kanem76 жыл бұрын
IF for fumes. i would think you would run a simple timer. Not a thermostat?
@AnthonyTackett6 жыл бұрын
Yeah that would be more efficient. In my shop, I keep the thermostat set on 50 degrees and just manually turn the unit off and on to extract fumes. The unit in my main garage is triggered when the temp inside exceeds 80 degrees.
@AdamShafer7 жыл бұрын
Dude. You turned yourself into a KZbin superstar. NOICE!
@AnthonyTackett7 жыл бұрын
Hah not quite superstar status but thanks :)
@hhectorlector7 жыл бұрын
I prefer when the KZbin mechanic messes up and has to cover their tracks! Way more realistic
@AnthonyTackett7 жыл бұрын
Hah thanks :) Happens more than I'd care to admit!
@salaheddinAbushhiwa Жыл бұрын
thank you for the nice video
@Z-Ack3 ай бұрын
How was the hole saw too much trouble? Drill not beefy enough to spin it?
@mattalbrecht74713 жыл бұрын
but how many degrees difference will it make in your garage these things seem like oversized CPU fans for a computer I can't imagine that it really cools down the garage that much
@AnthonyTackett3 жыл бұрын
That's definitely a valid question. Obviously, it's not going to perform nearly as well as a larger exhaust system. The best I can say regarding temperature is that it "takes the edge off", but it has done a fantastic job at pulling fumes out of the garage. I turn the system on when I'm applying finish to wood projects in my shop and it keeps fumes from creeping up into the living space above it.
@curtishinkle78852 жыл бұрын
very well done, thanks
@jasonstratton43436 жыл бұрын
No way Im cutting into my metal insulated clopay to install 4 fans
@AnthonyTackett6 жыл бұрын
I understand that and thanks for the comment. I'm just presenting what worked for me. There are many other options out there to vent your garage.
@nateb45432 жыл бұрын
Ya thats where he lost me. Its literally the last surface in my garage I'd want to cut a hole
@zijie-he3 жыл бұрын
Computer fans? Seems too small to me. How is the efficiency?
@AnthonyTackett3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t measured particulates or air temp to reach a scientific conclusion. I can say that the garage and workshop feel cooler and there is a noticeable reduction of fumes when I turn the system in while painting or staining in my shop. The smell doesn’t enter the rest of the house at all.
@diegocortez98642 жыл бұрын
Does it work for summer season?
@AnthonyTackett2 жыл бұрын
It won't be nearly as effective as a large exhaust fan, and I haven't done a controlled test to see how much it changes the temperature. However, I will say that it does a nice job at cutting down or eliminating fumes and it does seem to improve the temperature in the garage. That's just based on my perception and not necessarily on anything scientific or measured. I'm not sure you can buy this system any longer, though.
@sethsdad53 жыл бұрын
Where can I get replacement parts for this? Need two bottom covers. Thank you
@AnthonyTackett3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately it seems like this has been discontinued! I plan to try and cut replacement covers for mine on my CNC or possibly 3D print new ones. I just haven’t gotten around to it!
@sethsdad53 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyTackett please include me when you demonstrate how to do this....AND 3D printing....
@francesgribbon86395 жыл бұрын
Nice job! Love your videos.
@AnthonyTackett5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@OriginalAxepack4 жыл бұрын
Good video, but I dislike the product, or at least the product install location. I insulated my garage door with thermal panels and that cooled the garage by an average of 10-20 degrees depending on the day. I installed a dehumidifier to pull down the humidity as I use my garage as my woodworking workshop and in the southern summer, it can be a damn sauna out there. I'd rather use a product like this, only larger to vent out / pull in fresh air on a side wall instead of drilling into the garage door. I'm not a fan of running a drop cord along the length of the garage door. I would rather have something that is more static. I'm still working on the details as I have a bedroom directly above the garage, so I cannot vent up, only out to the side.
@AnthonyTackett4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! I have one of these systems on both garages and do quite enjoy it in the wood shop to pull fumes out when I'm painting or staining. As far as temperature regulation goes, your solution sounds far superior. I understand the concern about modifying the garage door and, in time, it may come back to haunt me. I can't seem to find this in stock anywhere now so I'm thinking it may have been discontinued.
@marcchantal50165 жыл бұрын
Way to go buddy.👍
@AnthonyTackett5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@djsalseromusica54332 жыл бұрын
Would like to know how much degrees cooler did it get
@joeygonzo2 жыл бұрын
1 degree
@TallStarlite4 жыл бұрын
I'm installing electric roof fans which will also pull hot air out.
@AnthonyTackett4 жыл бұрын
That's definitely a better solution than what I have. I have living space over the garage, so I wasn't able to do that in mine. Good luck! I'm sure it will be great.
@patbowman99594 жыл бұрын
Code prevents power venting garages through attic space if garage attaches to living space. What's THE BEST WAY to vent a garage through the sidewalk, fellas???
@AnthonyTackett4 жыл бұрын
@@patbowman9959 Haha
@seth37174 Жыл бұрын
Do they still make these?
@AnthonyTackett Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find them for a little while. I think the company was small and might have fallen victim to the pandemic.
@reneearce16674 жыл бұрын
good idea but the fans are way too small for the size of the garage.
@AnthonyTackett4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! That definitely seems to be the sentiment from most people. It has worked well to exhaust fumes in both my shop and garage. Granted, it doesn't affect the temperature much, but it seems to help some. Appreciate the feedback, though!
@dannycarrillo5147 Жыл бұрын
Where can i get one of those?
@alex-sd5 жыл бұрын
Spent $20 for a box fan and reworked my garage access door to the attic to place the box fan on it to pull all the hot air out of the garage and into the attic. I already have a garage vent located close to the floor out back which pulls the cooler air through.
@AnthonyTackett5 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea!
@alex-sd5 жыл бұрын
@@halcyonoutlander2105 Since I don't leave my car running inside the garage when the garage door is closed, I wouldn't have any exhaust fumes going to my attic. Also, any hot air pushed into my attic goes out my whirlybird exhaust.
@alex-sd5 жыл бұрын
@@halcyonoutlander2105 I can understand that because my wife smells fumes from my Jeep after I leave but not her much newer Ford car. She says the smell only lasts less than an hour. It seems your garage doesn't have very good ventilation. I have two lower screened vent holes in my garage that seems to help.
@stevenbrrtt Жыл бұрын
Will it pass HOA approval? Check first, or else it'll be one very expensive overlooked step if the HOA doesn't approve and you forgot to call them even if you couldn't find your HOA Rules n' Reg's handbook. There goes the vent, and the door. Check the regulations first. Good plan and it should work nicely, but like I said above, check the regulations first.
@AnthonyTackett Жыл бұрын
Yes this is a good call. We don’t live in a HOA, so I was good to install. 👍
@arkanglegeibriel5 жыл бұрын
ok, the size of these fans is actually what I'm most concerned about. I've seen the other complaints here but honestly? A situation like this means you need to adapt. The IDEA is pretty good as long as you understand how gas would flow with this situation. BluntForceTrauma had a LOT of it right, airflow is what matters. Temp sensor attached to METAL? Jesus there would be ZERO difference between either side of that sensor (almost; a cursory google search about "thermal conductivity of aluminum" would answer any questions), but... ok here's the deal, WHAT IS THE POINT OF THIS PRODUCT? Ventilation. look at BluntForceTrauma's reply about the cfm of fan size, the numbers are good. Am I looking to vent say..... some random single-person soldering station? this is MORE than enough. Am I looking to clear the air from a tablesaw? I mean.... assuming proper air ventilation equipment on yourSELF then.. yea sure if u leave after each cut this will eventually clear the air. Now, sometimes you just need to look at your own setup, maybe I'm just a dude who turned his garage into a mancave and we just wanna smoke in there. This might actually be useful AS LONG AS the vent is on the opposite side of the room AND the pressure pushes everything that direction. At the end of the day for THAT situation (and look, basically all others...) look into a more high powered venturi pump (a good reference vid: v=Na9ORhYjvJU removed the rest of the url because youtube algorithms) to remove that smoke. MY current idea? I need to vent my garage, I have a box fan/vent pulling IN air, and duct fans to create a venturi pump are shockingly cheap. So vent air INTO an area to create a positive pressure space, use the venturi pump to move air OUT of that same area, you're guaranteed positive flow in a single direction AND if push comes to shove even in case of a high gas situation you're not introducing FIRE like engines do as venturi pumps isolate the motor from the source/outflow areas. As a note you'll be (....basically........ theory vs practice, etc.) limited to whichever is less, input or output flow and the pressure will change depending on that. Would making your garage doors be the input be a good idea? Actually yea, as long as the exhaust was any OTHER side it'd work great and as long as the cfm was any good.
@AnthonyTackett5 жыл бұрын
All great thoughts! This works well for me in my small shop, but is admittedly not even close to the most efficient solution. Thanks for the comment :)
@mobiledevto6 жыл бұрын
Do you find these work? My garage rafters are open so I am leaning towards bathroom roof vents to push the hot air and moisture out of the garage.
@AnthonyTackett6 жыл бұрын
Hey! I think they work great for me but that's because I have 8ft sheetrocked ceilings in one garage and 10-11ft in another. They do a good job pulling the heat and fumes out but your idea of bathroom vents is probably a better call for your setup. I'd just make sure to look for a high CFM fan to pull out as much as you can. Good luck! Any ventilation is better than no ventilation, IMO.
@MrSubliminalStudios2 жыл бұрын
As a manager at menards I’d be surprised if they don’t demand commissions from your videos
@AnthonyTackett2 жыл бұрын
Haha I’m definitely a big fan
@calfee624 жыл бұрын
Thoughtful video, but strong “no” on the system. I think BFT’s comments cover that. But, using computer fans to vent is a great idea for a shed with solar power.
@AnthonyTackett4 жыл бұрын
Fair. It does a much better job at exhausting fumes (my primary use) than it does keeping the space cool. It helps with heat but is obviously never going to be able to compete with a properly sized system. Thanks for the comment!
@Ryan-mn2dd6 жыл бұрын
Nice video.
@AnthonyTackett6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@Ryan-mn2dd6 жыл бұрын
Hey Anthony, for the record I edited my comment a few minutes after I posted it because I realized the vents I was referring to are the bottom vents and you actually did install the fans near the top of the door. I originally thought you were only installing those two on the bottom and they'd have the fans attached. Shoulda waited till the video was done to comment! Again, great vid. I subscribed to you channel.
@AnthonyTackett6 жыл бұрын
Oh it’s no problem. Thanks for clarifying and for the sub!
@willyjankins47932 жыл бұрын
It would have been nice to see the outside finished.
@berd43695 жыл бұрын
Can we get s comparison of like weathered days with use of ventilation and without please
@betitos113 жыл бұрын
Who actually believes that two tiny fans are going to cool down a garage while destroying your garage door🤔 This must be a joke 😁
@AnthonyTackett3 жыл бұрын
They work well for me! Of course, they’re not going to be as efficient as a bigger exhaust system. That’s obvious. I haven’t measured particulates or air temp to reach a scientific conclusion. I can say that the garage and workshop feel cooler and there is a noticeable reduction of fumes when I turn the system in while painting or staining in my shop. The smell doesn’t enter the rest of the house at all.
@WyattFL56 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting the video! Will the fans compromise the wind rating/integrity?
@AnthonyTackett6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! That's a great question. I don't think I can answer it confidently. I haven't had any issues w/ wind since the install but I'd encourage you to check w/ your insurance company and the garage door documentation to make sure you're not voiding any sort of warranty or anything.
@caddi706 жыл бұрын
Why do you want these in the door?
@AnthonyTackett6 жыл бұрын
Hey good question. The product is designed to be installed on a garage door so that is the primary reason. There are definitely other exhaust systems out there that would be more efficient, but I like the way this one looks and it's fairly easy to install so that's why I went with it.
@caddi706 жыл бұрын
Anthony Tackett I've just never seen them on doors before. My garage is a stand alone with open rafters and it's hot as crap. Need to vent out hot air
@AnthonyTackett6 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah. My ceilings are sheetrocked so the fans aren't terribly far from the ceiling. I was emailing back and forth with a photographer the other day that had converted her garage to a studio and it was a similar setup to yours. One good option would be an attic/gable fan on one end and a vent on the other. The vent would passively exhaust the heat but the fan would REALLY help pull the heat out of the top of the garage. The vent would allow a nice air flow up there and would help avoid creating weird negative pressure in the garage. A lot of those have thermostats on them, too, and you could probably even run a switch down to the floor level so you could easily turn it off and on.
@jm-um4st Жыл бұрын
Why not install on the wall? The doors do not seem like a long term solution. Hope you never have to change them.
@CF-cx3hg5 жыл бұрын
My garage naturally has vents on the front but I'm going to install a 20 inch box fan to assist with the exhaust of hot air.
@AnthonyTackett5 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea. Cost effective, too!
@alex-sd5 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I did with my garage venting. Spent $20 for a box fan and reworked my garage access door to the attic to place the box fan on it to pull all the hot air out of the garage and into the attic. I already have a garage vent located close to the floor out back which pulls the cooler air through. Works great!!
@hubert68433 жыл бұрын
I installed mine on the wall and put a dryer vent on the outside
@AnthonyTackett3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@cryo_life4 жыл бұрын
I'd rather install a shutter exhaust fan on the wall
@AnthonyTackett4 жыл бұрын
100%. I just didn't want to cut through an exterior wall at the time.
@Finches.6 жыл бұрын
Good video my friend where do you buy the kit
@AnthonyTackett6 жыл бұрын
Good question. I have spent the last 10-15 minutes looking and it looks like it is currently unavailable on Amazon and I can't seem to find it anywhere else. You could contact Alert Stamping (www.alertstamping.com/), as they own vent-a-garage and might be able to point you in the right direction. Sorry for the trouble and good luck!
@EricFisher.TheVillages2 жыл бұрын
If it is at the front why not just open it ??
@michaelm93503 жыл бұрын
Why 4 holes for 2 fans. I don’t know much about science or physics
@AnthonyTackett3 жыл бұрын
Great question! Much like a residential HVAC system, there needs to be an air return in order for the system to circulate air properly. The vents at the bottom of the door allow fresh air to come in while the fans at the top push air out.
@Rudizel5 жыл бұрын
Lmao dude my computer tower has bigger fans, where the hell did you get those little baby fans at. Its always better to go bigger fan that spins slower because you get less noise out of it. I don't think those little fans move enough air for a garage of that size.
@AnthonyTackett5 жыл бұрын
They came in the vent-a-garage kit and actually work decently well for pulling out fumes. I have the 2 car version in my wood shop, which is a slightly oversized single car garage. They work well in there. I agree that a larger fan would be best, though. I was just more comfortable installing these in my garage door than knocking a hole in the wall to install a proper vent system.
@Rudizel5 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyTackett I know what you mean that's why i have been putting of this project. Cutting out a massive hole out of the garage wall is a bit daunting. Either way good job with the install.
@AnthonyTackett5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! And good luck with your project!
@patrickwilson49023 жыл бұрын
I just bought my expensive one car garage door and you think I'm gonna put 2 holes in it!! Sorry not for me. Maybe some where else..
@AnthonyTackett3 жыл бұрын
Totally get it. It’s not for everyone!
@jongon7052 жыл бұрын
yo i really went the entire 11 minutes to see the final product view of the whole garage and it never came ....
@Fulloctanegarage7 жыл бұрын
Interesting product... good video Anthony.. I installed a minisplit in my garage about 6 months ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqykJVsmdCnnaM Expensive alternative but I keep my garage at 74 degrees year round and it meets building codes standards. Not a bad idea as I keep classic cars and camera equipment in the space so it needs to be humidity and temperature controlled.
@AnthonyTackett7 жыл бұрын
Yeah thats a great alternative. Nice work!
@NewsThatMatterUsa Жыл бұрын
Ouch 😂 got to be a better way lol
@thersten3 жыл бұрын
I want to give you a thumbs up because you made a nice video, but you also made it seem like that piece of junk works so....
@AnthonyTackett3 жыл бұрын
Haha well thanks for watching, regardless! I can still say that it does a great job of extracting fumes. Is it as good as a large exhaust system? Of course not. But it does work for that. When it’s really hot outside (90*F+), it struggles to keep up with venting out the heat. It just takes the edge off.
@thersten3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyTackett understood. But another viewer already pointed out the many serious flaws in the vent: the retractable chord, low cfm, etc. I don't think your review was critical in the slightest. It was more like a commercial. Which in the end is very misleading.
@AnthonyTackett3 жыл бұрын
@@thersten that’s fair. I probably should have gone over my learnings from having used the system in my shop. I’ve had that one for eight years now and it’s working well, but is the 2-car garage model on a single car garage workshop. I’ll definitely try to be more mindful of this moving forward. Thanks for the feedback!
@19Indy885 жыл бұрын
Why not just buy a screen for ur garage
@AnthonyTackett5 жыл бұрын
I did that as well on my wood shop! I love the screen for when I’m working in the shop. The vents are mostly for when I paint or finish stuff and then walk away for a bit. I’d rather not keep the door open when I’m not in there
@JWbabyshark5 жыл бұрын
Look like an over price computer fans
@AnthonyTackett5 жыл бұрын
They're all metal and have been working great since the install. But your comment is fair 😀Yes they do look like over priced computer fans!
@brucevaughan10244 жыл бұрын
Sir, I think you just destroyed a $500 garage door and you did not add any value to your home. What a waste of time and money.
@AnthonyTackett4 жыл бұрын
Fair. But to each their own. These little systems have worked great for me at keeping fumes out of the house and have taken the edge off on hotter days.
@noelleonard24984 жыл бұрын
Muffin fans and a humidistat? Will do nothing
@AnthonyTackett4 жыл бұрын
I use the one in my wood shop every time I stain or finish something. It works great and exhausts the fumes quickly
@Wazza7225 жыл бұрын
What a waste of time, money and a garage door! A simple 350cfm bathroom exhaust fan in the ceiling with a run on timer and ducted out through the eaves would be easier and work better.
@AnthonyTackett5 жыл бұрын
I definitely would have gone that route if the garage was set up for it. We have living space over the garage and I’d have to cut open the ceiling to do that.
@godinesj774 жыл бұрын
Really, those computer fans are not going to do the job.
@AnthonyTackett4 жыл бұрын
Totally fair. They exhaust fumes just fine for me but are obviously never going to be as efficient as a large and proper exhaust system. Thanks for your input!
@ab63184 жыл бұрын
Well, at least it's not your house.
@AnthonyTackett4 жыл бұрын
You mean that it's good I put that on the door and not through a wall? Yep. That's one of the main reasons I went with this system vs installing something more "permanent".
@tomdurkins Жыл бұрын
No difference. The fans are to small to cool a garage.
@joeygonzo2 жыл бұрын
those are tiny . they won't make any difference
@AnthonyTackett2 жыл бұрын
That’s fair. They’re definitely not going to be as efficient as a larger system but do help keep fumes out of the house when I’m staining or painting in the garage, so it’s worth it to me. That’s why I initially bout them. Thanks for the comment!
@chui19801 Жыл бұрын
I am so sorry to burst your bubble but I am in no way, shape or form to drill on a new 3k garage door. Thumbs down. All day
@HarveyShankar3 жыл бұрын
Not good
@AnthonyTackett3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RadioRich1005 жыл бұрын
Thats stupid. U could have vented the garage through the attic without fans. Or put garage door vents in that dont need fans.
@AnthonyTackett5 жыл бұрын
Venting through the attic isn't an option in that garage and I wanted active ventilation to help pull out fumes when I'm doing projects in the garage. Thanks for the kind words, though!
@thebigdoghimself Жыл бұрын
Sorry but cutting into your garage door is beyond silly. First off it's visible from the street. Secondly power cables are going to be an issue, maybe not immediately but sooner or later. A thrfough wall solution or even tying something into the eve vents could have been done. Worse case, a bathroom exhaust fan plumbed up into a roof vent would have been a better solution.