How to Keep a Garage Cool

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Open the garage door to let in cooler air.. Leave the windows open to create a breeze.. Allow hot vehicles to cool down before parking them in the garage.

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1

Open the garage door to let in cooler air.

Step 1

Open the garage door to let in cooler air.

2

Leave the windows open to create a breeze.

Step 2

Leave the windows open to create a breeze.

3

Allow hot vehicles to cool down before parking them in the garage.

Step 3

Allow hot vehicles to cool down before parking them in the garage.

4

Get insulated curtains to keep the heat out.

Step 4

Get insulated curtains to keep the heat out.

5

Install a dehumidifier to lower the humidity level.

Step 5

Install a dehumidifier to lower the humidity level.

6

Install an air conditioning unit for best results.

Step 6

Install an air conditioning unit for best results.

7

Use ventilation fans to circulate stale air.

Step 7

Use ventilation fans to circulate stale air.

8

Upgrade your insulation to prevent the garage from heating up.

Step 8

Upgrade your insulation to prevent the garage from heating up.

9

Invest in an air exchange system to decrease the temperature by up to 20 °F (−7 

Step 9

Invest in an air exchange system to decrease the temperature by up to 20 °F (−7 °C).

10

Paint your garage door a light color if it is dark.

Step 10

Paint your garage door a light color if it is dark.

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