Keep Your Garage COOL In The Summer - Easy Cheap DIY

[@felicianoavila2385]

So living in SoCal high desert the antelope valley I am really liking the insulation of the garage door thought about but glad to see another SoCal resident do it and show how and that it works

[@DoItYourselfDad]

It made a huuuuuuge difference, especially on the metal door.

[@felicianoavila2385]

@@DoItYourselfDad just did it today and I took a temp difference and at 2pm with west facing garage door also will note doors were already hot but it was 98 with insulation and 116 without also pulled out old rolling swamp cooler and got it up and running it helped

[@kevinbrister8801]

Great tips, I would recommend that you also close up the large gapping hole at the bottom of the door where that a/c unit condensation hose is run through, you will or have already had rats, snakes and other critters that are looking for food and comfort from the heat or cold!

[@denysesewell8848]

I already have a portable a/c. It is nice. Toshiba. I have two cats that I put in the garage at night. I do not have a window in my garage. I am not sure how to do all this but I think I know a man at my church that has his own air condition business. I live in Arkansas and it get so hot in garage for my cats. This is great idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@josephromero1596]

Thank u- I live in Antelope valley in Cali dessert and over looked insulting the garage door when trying to figure out why my $500 portable AC isn’t working very well lol

[@DoItYourselfDad]

The door makes a big difference, especially if its facing the sun.

[@Redmaile25]

I see these insulation kits on Amazon for the garage. Are they safe? I hear they add extra weight on the door and may put stress on the motors, but then if that’s so, wouldn’t it have bad reviews?

[@Sagittate]

where can i find this insualtion for "a coupole bucks"?

[@BigCountryKracker]

Yeah ik a lot of people have it worse but during the winter I just can’t workout. I live in Mississippi and 30 degrees is way too cold for me to workout in, I can handle 90 hot tho

[@bstam7628]

Had me at cheap and easy. Well done.

[@federicofernandez1361]

Adding foam to the door is a great idea But there are things you need to consider when doing so You do add weight to the door And if you don’t have the right door springs for that added weight The additional load will be put on your door opener And either the springs fail or the door lift Ask me how I know

[@GamersxGaming]

The fuck kinda foam you put in your door?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

A 4 x 8 sheet of this foam board weighs a whole 4 pounds…..

[@motube2389]

@@fishmanhype6304 what do you mean by “adjust garage settings on opener”?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

@Fishman Hype Your comments and accusations are completely baseless, and wildly out of line. I will be leaving this comment Up long enough for you to see it, but I will be deleting everything you’ve posted here and blocking you as a user. This kind of behavior is not tolerated on my channel.

[@millhouse313]

Me and my brother used to ride the garage door up when we were kids. I think a 4 pound addition of weight will be fine.

[@madgrillerz9537]

Great video and information. I live in south Texas so its hotter than hell down here and my garage is always 100+ degrees. I'll be adding that insulation to the doors and hopefully it'll help. Thanks for all the information.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Awesome! The insulation and the AC made my garage actually usable in the summer time!

[@Michaeldpress14]

Did it help ?

[@kennethcochran5277]

Thank you for this video. I’ll let my dad & step dad know about these tips. Some day, I’m hoping to learn these things.

[@radhikaraj9533]

Hello how to copping around the garage door . Thank you . Have a Wonderful Day 🙏

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Im going to be having to do that soon!

[@kennyslaughenhaupt3839]

I know what they weigh, I put it in my comment, I was a professional garage door installer for over 25 years it doesn't matter if they weigh 2 pounds or 12 pounds it's still changes your springs. It doesn't matter. That's what I'm trying to see people think it's okay but they don't get it you can't just add weight to a garage door

[@Clouds-su3dc]

Cool tip fact: if people have their garage from the outside painted white their inside garage will stay 11 to 17°C/20 to 30°F cooler automatically compared to a darker colour garage because white is a great reflector of the sunlight that reflects 80 to 90% of sunlight meanwhile darker colours absorb more heat radiating it everywhere making it hotter and that something they are not going to want in hot climates so they need to go with white garages instead. On the other hand if they are in colder climates where they get mostly winter, then a darker colour or black coloured garage would be more acceptable because it absorbs a lot more heat to keep their garage warmer but if they get both summer and winter which basically most of us do then they all should get a colour garage that is between a lighter and darker colour to even out the temperature for all four seasons 👍. Great video by the way 😊

[@rosshoffmeyer5074]

I have a shop like yours, and an Office above , and now windows, super hot any ideas? Thanks Ross

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I'd start with insulation and ventilation first, that made the biggest difference for me. Without insulation, the AC couldn't keep up with the heat.

[@chrisumali9841]

Thanks for the demo and info, have a great day

[@wysiwygbebe]

Great video! Thanks for making this. I am now going to Home Depot this weekend to insulate my garage before summer hits.

[@ArcticFlies56]

You need to also cover the door to your roof vent for the winter. The crack around that door will suck out you heat in a flash. It’s like leaving your door open.

[@Rambleon444]

I recommend a mini-split, love mine.

[@simpleminded5215]

Yes in deed. Put one in our sun room. Scrapped the electric baseboard heat. One and done great upgrade for us.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

It’s definitely a future upgrade!

[@Jay-rr6jy]

Will one of these tips will keep stored canned goods from not going bad inside of a car garage?

[@AlexFlores-it5he]

About how many rolls did you use for your garage ?? Was it cheaper getting through Amazon or from a big box store

[@DoItYourselfDad]

It's been a while, so I don't remember how many it took. It was a fair amount cheaper getting them from Amazon than from the Depot when I bought them. I'd price them out to confirm though.

[@BrendaGuzey]

Can you safely leave this heating system on 24/7 or is there a concern of a fire hazard like in space heaters?

[@stacey4171]

Stupid question… but can you still open garage door with the insulation?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Yes you can, it only adds 3-4 lbs to the door.

[@TheDIYGuy-ut7ee]

Hopefully the rope doesn't break. But easy enough to install a pulley system with a electric switch that can open and close. Once again great video. I may have to try it with my work shop/ freezer/ sauna.

[@TheDIYGuy-ut7ee]

Also when you get to doing 4wheelers I will be taking notes. I've got one and I have no clue how to get it working. Haha

[@TheTriptamineDream]

How had this been working over the last few seasons?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Its been a lifesaver in the summer, I added another infared heater directly over the workbench to keep me toasty in the winter.

[@chrisw46360]

I realize that this is an older video, but when you said you were going to weaponize a robot vacuum i instantly subscribed.

[@Eggsandwhichwithbeans]

This is definitely my favorite channel now! Lol

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Awesome! Thank you!!!!!

[@professorcrabs926]

What about a garage that has to park cars which are very warm from being outside during hot summer days? My biggest issue is the added heat from the cars. Is there more to do, or alternative methods, than having to route a attic vent to the garage ceiling?

[@majestic7768]

Use a portable fan facing the car engines and the garage door.

[@c0pyimitati0n]

What are rating foam board did you use for the garage door?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Foam board is general 4-5 per inch.

[@officialhardnox]

Great video! Question, I just moved to a townhome I’m renting and i want to cool down the garage (single car garage that we’re putting a music studio in. We live in vegas so it gets HOT in garages. I can’t do an AC as I cannot drill a hole for a dump (because we rent)nor do we want to put the dump under a Slighty opened garage. Do you have any recommendations of fans that could cool down our garage? I bought a DREO Tower fan that got great Amazon reviews that arrives tomorrow. So we’ll see. But wanted to ask you thank you!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

It may be worth taking a look at evaporative/swamp coolers if you're not in a humid (Arizona) environment.

[@laousaboy]

Hi I have problems with remote control in early morning or cold weather any time can open but can’t close but it won’t in the afternoon I change the light ball still the same wonder what could be the problem

[@millhouse313]

What kind of caulk are you using to put up the insulation

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I was using liquid nails construction adhesive

[@fingerfeller]

thank you for the tips and advice, nice video, and you ended with " i hope this video helped someone watching ", yes you did help someone, thank you again from near Athens Georgia, its very humid here in summer so i wont be going with the swamp water cooler, i was looking for ways to keep garage cool and warm when i found this video, my garage door is not insulated, but it does have a ceiling with attic access ladder, its being used as a bedroom at this time for a family member, i have a window unit a/c installed and it helps during summer, its still very uncomfortable compared to inside the house, thanks again

[@Jearrod]

Dang this guy is awesome!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Thanks!!

[@jayscheick7408]

Great ideas, especially the garage insulation and using a dryer line for an electric heater. Thanks!

[@guardianali]

Except that the dryer vent isnt just warm air..that is were all the steam and condensation from the wet clothes gets discharged. Except now your discharing all that moisture into your garage, in the cold winter....where soon as it hits the cold walls and surfaces, will condense. Wood walls and surfaces i might add. So say hello to rot and mold.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

He’s not talking about that, he’s talking about how I used the dryer 220 line to power an electric heater.

[@guardianali]

@@DoItYourselfDad ahh...that makes more sense 👍

[@kylemilford5968]

Did I hear you correctly, You're running a 220v heater instead of gas? curious why you chose that route. Thanks!

[@guardianali]

Dont have to worry about a Pilot or venting. Def more expensive from a utility bill perspective though

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I’ve got solar on the roof, and already had the laying around. A gas one would definitely be more efficient though.

[@MMT858]

Is the reflective insulation the same as a radiant barrier?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Yup

[@simpleminded5215]

This sounds like a great idea for my new shed/workshop. You can not beat cheap, easy, effective.

[@denysesewell8848]

Would it be horrible if I ran air condition and don’t vent it?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Yes, you would actually be heating the room instead of cooling it.

[@btd2516]

Link for car channel does not work- 404- YT says not available

[@fatboy1271]

I'm in the Valley, SFV, in LA County, so I'm guessing we have similar climates; Summer hits 115°+ and Winter can be as low as 30°. I watched another video that said insulating makes heating and cooling a garage worse... I take it you disagree with that statement? Glad you showed your 3D Printer, because that's one of my main reasons for wanting to make my garage a workshop! I also want to be able to access my saws and have a workbench to actually do projects. Now I have to check Craigslist for a mini-bike. Would be awesome for my daughter who's 2! Well, with how long it takes me to do things she'll be old enough to ride it when it's done 🤘🤘

[@JohnDoe-wi7eb]

I have a heat vent on my garage roof, will this defeat the purpose of cooling it with one of these?

[@jenniferpappas4403]

In love with your workshop>any tips for a renter and not an owner? Nice touch with the aquarium by the way! GOALS!!!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

If you are renting I'd build everything so you could take it with you. Foam insulation can be taken down and moved. Heaters that are stand-alone, portable AC's etc. If you build a workbench put it on large urethane wheels so you can take it with you as well.

[@LydieCakes]

I came on this video because I have been thinking about moving my tanks to my garage which I also want to keep warm with my car in it. Thanks for these tips.

[@PublicSpeaking202]

If you were moving would you be able to take this insulation things off your garage door? As you can see I am just learning these things based on my question :)

[@DoItYourselfDad]

You could, I would just not glue them in place or use very little glue.

[@futbol1972]

I have a game room and gym in my 3 car garage. iam wondering if I should get just one of this heaters or a window ac/heater for my fully insulated 3 car garage? If I get just a heater then I have to worry about getting something to cool it in the summer. I just don't know which way will be the way to go, two separate units one for the summer and one for winter or just find a unit that has both in it ac and heating? Garage is about 660sq ft and 8ft ceiling night, fullybinsulated even garage doors. Live in Clovis ca with a climate zone of 9b.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

With a three car I would definitely go for a minisplit.

[@ThisOLmaan]

DoItYourselfDad : Mister does that Reflective insultaations work pretty good what you installed on the top ceiling??? i did the gaaragee door... But i imaging wont do the job wanted to sk after you installed the reflective insulation on the top how does it feel now??? and Thank you Much for sharing👍🏻

[@DoItYourselfDad]

The radiant barrier I put on the ceiling made a massive difference in the heat in the garage.

[@ThisOLmaan]

@@DoItYourselfDad TY👍🏻

[@gordongaffney3523]

How thick is the foam and where did you buy it thank for the video it was helpful and enjoyable

[@keithfreitas2983]

Home Depot or Lowes. Comes in different thickness. Measure your garage door section.

[@gordongaffney3523]

@@keithfreitas2983 thank You so much

[@jimfulmer3526]

Is that an F-4E by your head at 0:44? I was a Phantom Phixer Jet Engine Mechanic

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Good eye! Sure is, I built that model with my dad when I was 5 (40 now).

[@jameswoffinden9215]

I was a sheetmetal man (airframe repairman) on F4Es in the ‘70s. Sweet plane for that era.

[@HolyHector]

What do you recommend for someone who's renting and looking to make a garage a hangout space I live in FL so a swamp cooler isn't really an option unfortunately 😕

[@CTTH100]

I don't think there is a solution. In FL as well (unfortunately). Even if you tried running a portable a/c, as soon as you open the garage door, all that air escapes and will take a long time to re-cool. Plus, it would have to be really insulated.

[@robn729]

Doesn’t the swamp cooler need to release hot/ bad air?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Swamp coolers no, air conditioners yes.

[@markm3.16]

A swamp cooler like an A/C unit cool the air drawn through it. If your swamp cooler is drawing from outside it will need a place to discharge the extra air now in your home, however a standalone swamp cooler draws air from & discharges within the same room therefore no external venting is needed (better cooling but maybe more humidity.) A/C units discharge the heat through the refrigerant lines to the condenser where a standalone unit will need to vent outside because the condenser is inside. A window unit has the condenser sitting outside the window. I hope this helps.

[@officialdylanthevillian]

Great Vid, Keep it up!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Thanks!

[@julietarr4444]

I know I sound really stupid here, but my garage is freezing and I want to insulate the door, but I don't have any of those channels like on your door. It is a metal roll up door, and it is flat on the inside. Would I just glue insulation on? You are able to tuck it behind those metal channels to help it stay on.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

It sounds like your door has a cover on the back side of it, look doe screws on each panel and see if they come off. I’d they do you can put the foam inside the panels of the door.

[@akhundov]

I thought that the ceiling insulation had to be installed with reflective side facing outside.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Both sides are reflective.

[@Delmar829]

Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@josephromero1596]

Ordered some insulation on Amazon 😎

[@kennydieu2694]

Thanks for sharing .

[@ameensnipez]

I have a question about the pool, I just put the algaecide into the pool and do I need to vacuum it after 24 hours and if so, do I vacuum on waste on just filter?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Yes, you should vacuum it, if you can vacuum to waste otherwise you'll clog up your filter and have to clean it out.

[@micperez819]

You really need those portable air conditioners to exhaust upwards, not downwards because the hot air. Considering it's a garage I doubt that portable a/c cools very well. I think you would be better suited installing a split a/c even though it's more than double but they work much better. I do like that exhaust fan and door you constructed though

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I definitely agree, a split unit is in our future, but what I’m running right now I picked up at a garage sale cheap so it’ll have to do in the meantime.

[@Superman-xr1oh]

Portable a/c's are good enough.

[@michellesheridan1028]

Great video, thank you!

[@lh98]

I think my garage doors are already insulated in the middle, I wonder if adding insulated board like that would increase the value? I live in the northeast and am more concerned with keeping it warmer in there but as it sits it never gets colder than 35° being an attached garage. Would insulated board improve that temp enough to make it warmer so I can work in there during the winter? Say 40° plus?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I can't say for sure, but something also to check is the seals. Go in your garage in the day time with the lights off and see if you can see light getting through. Garage doors tend to leak a LOT.

[@ljvrdll]

@@DoItYourselfDadhow do you plug those up??

[@lswest48]

My understanding is that type of air conditioner, where it’s one unit and the evaporator and the condenser are not split, is not the best idea. Because the unit draws air from inside the room, that creates low pressure that is filled by air from the outside through gaps and cracks, which is not conditioned. A mini-split would be more appropriate for this application, but likely even more expensive as well. May be good for your dry climate, but in the south, it’s not good and chews up electricity.

[@jaynessa4061]

My garage doors have windows on the top, would I still be able to keep the garage cool with those panels?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

It shouldn’t be an issue, you can actually get film, kind of like a tent, that will help insulate the glass

[@jmarkm]

How warm is it after doing this? Are you able to wear a tshirt during the winter? My garage walls are insulated but the door and roof is not.

[@Helmuesi911]

An epoxy floor help a ton as well.

[@HoonAgain]

Great advice! I’m glad I found your channel.

[@fsecofficial]

Lol I have that same ac and another one like it in my garage. Good idea on the Mount I think I might do that too. I have it sitting on an old night stand. If barely works in SoCal. It’s better than nothing though.

[@jonnyditto4440]

Where in Cali desert are ya I’m in the AV. Good video

[@joang.4430]

Great video and information as always!

[@car9race]

Great vid man!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Thank you!

[@1967250s]

On the garage door, tape strips of reflectix over the metal joints and verticals. Lots of heat and cold radiation from metal!

[@andrewarredondo9144]

In the garage, I feel safe

[@johnneal5118]

Your awesome!

[@gmcjetpilot]

3.29: ".... keeps all the hot inside and allows none of it to escape." No you have gaps you can SEE daylight. You have no issulation. So NONE OF IT? Try to seal the gaps and add insulation.

[@blake102989]

That vent on the roof is called a whirly bird

[@markm3.16]

I've always called it a turbine.

[@deviousuno9778]

That barrier above will cause condensation ast cause issues later. You especially dont want to do it if you have a living space over the top of your garage. Will not do anything to keep cool or warm. Not up to code either.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Radiant barrier is installed in millions of warehouses across the country. It absolutely works and If installed correctly you will not have condensation issue.

[@meccamiles7816]

Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@raymondjr.1080]

Great video,

[@rcs0296]

the dryer is your best "free" heat during the winter

[@JLO47]

But watch out for CO if it’s a gas dryer.

[@mx2ce782]

Love the content and videos in total, well done. Appreciate the unique topics! Weaponized Robovac..... I think I am starting a new religion with you as Pope lol

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I'll start sending around the collection basket!

[@g.b.5206]

That reflecting stuff do not work, insulation is the best solution and a swamp cooler with a solar panel and you are all set

[@staceybrailsford4486]

Nice information!

[@kennyslaughenhaupt3839]

A ton of these videos have been showing up on my YT feed and I'll say it AGAIN. Insulating your garage door is cool, but anytime you add weight to a garage door. ANY GARAGE DOOR, OR ANY AMOUNT OF WEIGHT, it changes your spring calculation. Which means you make your garage door significantly heavier and it screws up the entire balance of the door. Your door becomes heavier, and it now will fall down to ground like a rock. And if you have an opener, plan on purchasing a new one as well because you most likely just destroyed it. What your supposed to do is call a pro and have the springs changed to the next size up. Because your existing springs can't handle that added weight. Nor can the opener. I was a pro 25 years.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

These boards weight 4 lbs for a total weight gain of 8lbs....

[@RotaryChannel]

​@DoItYourselfDad lol that's what I was thinking..

[@bryanmathew2079]

Thanks, 4☆ info , Yes Rite Some Of Our Appartment Niegbors Didn't Get Auto Openers RecentLy@ New Door, & They/it SLam s.... To Ground Became VERY Annoying. So Ya i`~Understand What Your Saying, Thanks Peace✌.

[@bryanmathew2079]

​@@DoItYourselfDadThanks! Interesting ideas.

[@davidallen5783]

Old man yells at clouds.

[@lionchild999]

Thanks

[@livenhfree]

In between your "bay?"

[@DoItYourselfDad]

googlethatforyou.com/?q=what%20is%20the%20space%20between%20studs%20called

[@dirtydirtmcgogurt]

I live in Louisiana. I'll trade you some wet air, for some of that dry air...

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Haha, I’ll trade you your housing prices for ours 😂

[@onewheelup]

well im screwed,first off im in texas,like the north county of houston located in a real national forest,im surrounded by huge tree's its deep deep woods,so there is not even a breeze at all,and if there were from the south in the summer my garage door is facing east,it reaches over a hundred here but,,,ok the humidity here can be up to 90 something percent all year long,making summers so hot you melt just sitting in the shade,your shirt is soaking wet,i can take it off and literally ring it out,im not lying guys,so my yard and garage is a sauna.in the winter it gets super cold again because of the humidity.if i had a air conditioner/heater in my garage i would have to tear down a wall to build a door to walk in & out so my air wont escape and a hole in the wall for a window and window unit.so this is pretty much out of the question.because if i dont add a door then every time you need to walk outside i would have to open the big door letting all my cool air out.its sept 3rd and its so hot and humid omg,were actually cutting back alot of small tree's to try and get a breeze in the yard but im soaking wet sweating in the process.

[@kevinbecker1438]

I’ve done it before I saw this video. Common sense thank w

[@johnstone9396]

so another video about insulating and running a heater and/or an air conditioner, thanks for the brilliant ideas, I bet nobody else ever thought of this.

[@ovg8824]

I love it

[@ogsteele9066]

Get the dual hose AC. Single hose is horrible.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I would agree, but this one was $50 on Craigslist....

[@ogsteele9066]

@@DoItYourselfDad nice.

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[@shakennotstirred32]

Cheap and easy? Just they way we like um 😂

[@Z-Ack]

I dunno how you have all the little gaps and places around your doors and windows n such and dont have a problem with mice or bugs n stuff.. hell i have damn near the whole thing air tight and still have all kinds of spiders (the big kind that like to go to where the noise is happening) and beetles .. all kinds of em.. yesterday i smashed 6 little black ground beetles and 4 big ole spiders and one little one.. today i had ants come in trying to eat the ones i smashed yesterday... if i dont keep it sprayed every season it gets worse..

[@xaphanofthenightfall1257]

pro tip. FILL the hopper with ice, then water.

[@colemanzap9904]

That reflective insulation is called ducted wrap and it’s a fucking pain to make compared to the regular stuff I really hope you appreciate the blood sweat people spend making the stuff

[@MW-xm1rc]

How about buying a door that is made up of insulated foam filled sections?? It is the easiest way!!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Replacing an entire door is easier? Maybe if you pay someone else to do it, but that’s not the point of this channel.

[@visualverbs]

We keep our CARS in our garage...

[@DoItYourselfDad]

So do we, want a trophy?

[@visualverbs]

@@DoItYourselfDad Yep.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

….figures.

[@visualverbs]

@@DoItYourselfDad ...yawn.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Coffee will fix that

[@janqs2459]

From your silver insulation installed in trusses, I can say , you are not a roofer. Think about condensation , moisture building on bottom of plywood and life of your roof shingles

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I can tell you aren't either if your calling radiant barrier "silver insulation". When installing this stuff you vent it at the top and bottom to combat moisture. This stiff is very common.

[@brentgilbert4208]

Just hit Subscribe!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Welcome!!!

[@LuisRodriguez-ej6iy]

🤔

[@stateniland]

insulation.. who would have thought???

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Apparently not the people who built my house.....

[@nytess2]

Swamp coolers appear to be bacteria havens

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Not if you maintain them properly.