Many people turn the garage into an office, a home gym, a bedroom, or a workshop. But in the winter it would be too cold to stay in the garage for a long period of time. Heating your garage can often be challenging. There are no vents or ductwork in the garage so you cannot attach it to your HVAC. You can buy portable heaters that will cost between $60-$200. Yes, this will heat your garage but it will increase your energy bill and it can be a fire hazard. You cannot leave it on while you are not home. Which means you are coming into a cold garage every single time. So, what are some ways you can heat your garage and help it stay warm in the winter? Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning explores them below.
Seal Up Holes Inside & Outside of House?
The first thing you need to do is seal up all the holes and cracks. Your garage can get cold air blowing inside it, it often comes in around the garage door. If the garage door is not a perfect fit then there will be holes and cracks around it. You will want to caulk and repair all the cracks and holes that you find. This will help keep the heat in and leave the cold air out.
Insulate Garage
A great way to keep your garage heated is to put insulation around the walls of your garage and even over your garage door. If your garage already has insulation, it may be time to update it. If it does not then we suggest adding insulation and covering it with drywall. This is something, if you are handy, that you can do yourself. Doing this will help keep your garage warm and maintain the temperature you want it to be.
Install Ductless Heating
A great and very popular option for heating the garage is installing a ductless mini split. Because you do not have air ducts coming into the garage many people choose to get a ductless mini-split. They do not require ductwork and they are very similar to an HVAC. There is an outdoor compressor with an indoor air handling unit. They can be energy-efficient and you can install them in many different places, the floor, the wall, or even the ceiling. With a ductless mini split, it can heat your garage and make the space more comfortable and even livable.
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Living in Las Vegas you often need to turn your garage into another living space. If you are using your garage as an extra living space you need to remember winters still get cold and you need to find a way to heat it. Following these few ways to help heat your garage can turn your garage into the living space you want. If you are interested in installing a ductless mini split then give Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning a call. Having a ductless mini-split can help in the summer and winter.