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oneclickplus 02-27-2024 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bsloan1960 (Post 2305330)
When it's hot I see some garage doors open about a foot- I assume to let the heat out. My garage seems to have just 2 positions- Open and Shut. Is there a way to program it to accomplish this? Thanks.

Most garage doors will stop at the current position if you press the button while it is traveling upward. If you press it while it is traveling downward, it will just reverse direction and open all the way. So close door completely. Now press button (do not hold) to open. When it is open the desired amount, press again.

Golfshopguy 02-27-2024 07:41 AM

A real good way to invite snakes into your garage. Install a garage screen door is a better option.

retiredguy123 02-27-2024 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by xcaligirl (Post 2305513)
First thing I thought of also!! I’ve seen several garage doors with a couple of vents added. Not sure if it helps enough but better than leaving the door partially open or get a garage screen!!!

I wouldn't bother installing vents. They are not very effective and they weaken the door.

john352 02-27-2024 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by xcaligirl (Post 2305513)
First thing I thought of also!! I’ve seen several garage doors with a couple of vents added. Not sure if it helps enough but better than leaving the door partially open or get a garage screen!!!

Some homeowners have a garage ventilation fan installed. The vents on the garage doors are necessary to let the cooler oustide air into the garage. Energy-Saving Solar Garage Fan Install | The Villages & Central FL

retiredguy123 02-27-2024 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by john352 (Post 2305550)
Some homeowners have a garage ventilation fan installed. The vents on the garage doors are necessary to let the cooler oustide air into the garage. Energy-Saving Solar Garage Fan Install | The Villages & Central FL

I have a neighbor who installed a powered garage ventilation fan and two vents in the garage door. They used it for about 2 weeks and then shut it off permanently because it was not effective at all. I think a solar fan would be even less effective. You just don't get enough air flow through the smalls vents in the garage door.

Heytubes 02-27-2024 08:13 AM

There is an electric product called “Garage Cooler” that I believe the Solar Guys handle. I sold a bunch of them when I had my Solatube business. Product also has a heat fuse to shut it down in case of fire. Very effective.

merrymini 02-27-2024 08:16 AM

How does drawing hot air from the outside to the inside cool the garage? Since hit air rises, how does a vent on the bottom panel help? I decided a screen could not be of much use and would not leave the door open at the bottom either, too many crawlers for my taste. I did insulate my panels and that lowered the temp significantly but if you really want to cool the garage, you need a split. Most of these ideas like fans, screens and such simply do not work effectively enough.

Nana2Teddy 02-27-2024 08:23 AM

We have a mini split, so garage is always as comfortable as the house. Worth every penny. I don’t want slithery critters in my garage.

JGibson 02-27-2024 08:24 AM

Amazing some homes have no window in the garage. Yet my CYV has 2 windows in garage.

coconutmama 02-27-2024 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by charlie1 (Post 2305389)
lived in Florida for almost 40 years! Seems like everyone that leaves their garage door open unattended gets some sort of nasty critter take up residence. I would advise against leaving your garage door open!

So true! Our neighbor had a raccoon family try to inhabit their garage. Those rascals can be mean

Fastskiguy 02-27-2024 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2305385)
Beware of snakes possibly coming to visit

We had a little palm rat stay with us for awhile when our doors were open. Little bugger chewed stuff. Wife wouldn't let me unleash the cat so we just waited and he finally left. Not recommended!

Joe

ron32162 02-27-2024 08:47 AM

Just watch for the snakes crawling in or rats going thru the trash bags sitting in the garage. Yes this does happen and I do not leave mine open any more!

Gator_Girl 02-27-2024 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BigDawgInLakeDenham (Post 2305474)
Lie down and bench press the door open as it closes on you. Swat away intruders with one arm at a time. Works like a charm

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ellenwelsh 02-27-2024 09:09 AM

I put insulation on the garage door last year. It helped a good deal. Not hard to do.

kkingston57 02-27-2024 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bsloan1960 (Post 2305330)
When it's hot I see some garage doors open about a foot- I assume to let the heat out. My garage seems to have just 2 positions- Open and Shut. Is there a way to program it to accomplish this? Thanks.

??? whether this will help. Warm air does rise.


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