hot hot hot!

ahunt01 · 07-16-03, 09:07

It's get so freaking hot in my 3 car garage that I have a window of like 3 hours in the morning to detail the car and that's it. I can't do it at night because I get attacked by flying bugs. I'm just curious, how does everyone deal with detailing the car in the summer?

JasonC8301 · 07-16-03, 09:28

Have a dehumidfier and a A/C unit in the garage.

ahunt01 · 07-16-03, 09:38

Is that how you guys deal with the heat? I was seriously thinking about putting an air conditioner in but my garage isn't insulated, so I figure it wouldn't do anything. Plus it'd have to be a really big window unit since it is a 3 car garage.

JasonC8301 · 07-16-03, 09:43

Ever think about a mobile unit on each side? Like hire someone to put a hole in the wall to vent the hot air and have one on each side and have two mobile units running, that should cool off a 3 car garage in no time. Then have a dehumidier in the mix somewhere.

I have two mobile units (one A/C, one dehumidifier.) The garage I work in (my godparents, seems I'm there most of the time, gotta be the garage, no cable modem, no, wait both!) is not insulated but it will get cool with the A/C on in there (it is a 2 car garage.)

Just my 2 cents.

ahunt01 · 07-16-03, 09:50

That might work if I use a dehumidifier at the same time. I gotta look into a good unit, I'm afraid to see what it's going to cost to find an air conditioner that can cover the square footage lol. I have one small one but I doubt it'll do much, it barely cools a small insulated room lol. Maybe a new one will work better.

Scottwax · 07-16-03, 10:32

Doesn't bother me at all, and I'm out in it detailing all day. Whenever I am sweaty and uncomfortable, I just remember how much detailing on 35 degree days with high winds and humidity sucks big time and the heat is no longer a bother.

BTW, not only do I detail outside in 90+ temps all summer long, but when I finish, I go to the local park and skate for a 90-120 minutes.

bunker · 07-16-03, 10:48

I am used to the heat (doesn't mean I like it)
Make use of the early morning time. Don't pull a hot car into a garage 'cause it'll heat the whole place up forever. I keep the air moving in the garage with a fan. That's why I prefer to detail a car outside in the shade. The air movement cools me off.
Remember to keep hydrated. (drink water BEFORE you get thirsty)

ahunt01 · 07-17-03, 05:04

I would do it outside in the shade but I have none unfortunately. I'd put a fan in the garage but I don't want dust blowing around.

bet993 · 07-17-03, 06:41

How about insulating the garage? It will cut down dramatically the heat, plus if you are in an area where it gets cold it will also give you the benefit of staying warm much longer in the winter.

My garage is semi-climate controlled. It is attached to the house and insulated on all sides (insulated garage doors also). The time before it gets un believably hot is quite some time (assuming I don't pull a hot car in there). If the garage is attached to your house it can also aid in the utility bills of the house some what by offering a buffer to your insulated house wall.

ahunt01 · 07-17-03, 06:47

I would insulate the garage but I plan to be selling the home in about 2-3 years, and am trying to put as little money into it as I need to lol. I GUARANTEE it that the next home will have a nice garage, insulated, heated, cooled, well lit, and even a penthouse lol

Brad B. · 07-18-03, 09:13

Ahhhhh! 96 degrees outside. Cool inside!

Before I had central air and an insulated garage I used two small window units that worked pretty well. I got them from a garage sale for $50 each. Even cooling down the garage a little will help. Also, one of the biggest problems with garages is the metal garage door. You can cheaply insulate that with foam from Home Depot. That will make a HUGE difference. I say give it a shot, it's a small investment compared to a couple years of detailing comfort.

phareous · 07-20-03, 09:45

Is it worth it to insulate a garage if you have no A/C? Once it heats up won't that just keep it hot? My garage stays hot in the summer...its insulated only on 2 walls...the other 2 and the ceiling are open. There are only 3 small windows (plus the door) and even with fans it never seems to cool down. I was thinking of maybe doing some kind of roof vents or something to try to help.

I'd like to be able to wax, etc. in there as I don't have much shade and also I would like to store my stuff in there but it gets so hot I am afraid to put any chemicals there