This can be frustrating for you and everyone else who uses the room. Why is this room so difficult to control, and what can you do to address the problem? There are several important points to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why The Room Above the Garage Has a Variable Temperature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/cohesivehomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/A-bonus-room-with-a-pool-table-in-it-1024x768.jpg\")
A bonus room with a pool table in it<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nA garage with a new garage door will increase the home value<\/a> and provide an appealing look to your house. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHave you got a room above your garage that has varying temperatures?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are several reasons why the room above your garage has such a varying temperature range. Some of the most common reasons include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- No Insulation<\/strong>: When a house is being constructed, a lot of builders do not use enough insulation<\/a> in the room above the garage. Construction companies are always looking for ways to cut costs. They often feel like people are not going to spend a lot of time in the bonus room, so they do not give it enough insulation. As a result, the temperature swings in the room about the garage can be drastic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Air Leaks<\/strong>: There might also be a significant air leak<\/a> in the room above the garage. For example, you might feel a draft somewhere in the room. The air can leak more quickly from this room because the temperature difference between your bonus room and your garage can be significant, particularly because your garage is probably not insulated either. This means that your bonus room does not do a good job of holding air conditioning or heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Not Enough Ductwork<\/strong>: Furthermore, you might have a hard time controlling the temperature in the room above the garage because there is not enough ductwork. The vast majority of HVAC contractors <\/a>do not spend enough time installing ductwork in the bonus room. This is a relatively large room, probably bigger than most of the bedrooms in your home. On the other hand, it might only have a single segment of ductwork, which is why you have a difficult time keeping the temperature steady.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Distance to the HVAC Unit<\/strong>: The room above the garage might also be located a long way from the HVAC unit. Where is the furnace located in your home? Is it located on the exact opposite side of the building? If so, the room above the garage is always the last one to receive the heat or air conditioning from the HVAC uni<\/a>t. This could be the reason why the room is always hot<\/a> or cold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For all of these reasons, the room above the garage may have a temperature that swings back and forth wildly. Therefore, it is important for you to think carefully about how to solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How To Heat and Cool a Room Above the Garage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you want to find a way to more effectively control the temperature in the room above the garage, you have several options available. Some of the choices include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seal the Leaks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The first thing you need to do if you want to heat and cool a room above the garage is to see all the leaks<\/strong>. You have plenty of heat and air conditioning flowing into the room, but the problem is that it keeps flowing out.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou should try to figure out where the leaks are coming from and put a stop to them. There are several places you may want to check, but you should start with the windows <\/a>and doors. There are simple instruments you can use to figure out if there is a leak. Then, you may want to use something to seal<\/a> the leaks and stop the flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe biggest benefit of this option is that it is relatively quick and inexpensive. You may also notice an immediate difference in your utility bills<\/a> because the temperature should stop fluctuating so much<\/strong>. The downside is that you may not be able to catch all of the leaks, particularly if the heat and air are flowing directly<\/a> through the floor into the garage. If you really want to put a stop to this, you will need to get a bit more involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdd More Insulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Insulation](\"https:\/\/cohesivehomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Insulation-in-a-Wall-1024x682.jpg\")
Insulation under a floor<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nOne of the top options is to add more insulation<\/a>. You may want to have an HVAC contractor come back to the home to take a look at the room above the garage<\/strong>. They can figure out what parts of the room are insulated, what parts of the room are not, and what you can do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere is a good chance that most of the air leakage from the room above the garage is going directly into the garage because the garage is probably not heated or cool. Therefore, you need to find a way to stop air from flowing out of the bonus room and into the garage<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nInstalling more insulation between the room above the garage and the garage itself is one of the best ways to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are a number of benefits that come with taking this approach. It is straightforward, effective, and it should be relatively easy for you to find a contractor that can do this. Or, if you have experienced adding insulation to your own home, you may be able to do this without asking the contractor for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, you may need to rip up the entire floor if you want to add more insulation. Depending on the type of insulation you use and the floor you have, this can be very expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should think about this, along with the other options available, before you decide if this is the right option for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add More Ductwork<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Ventilation\/aluminum](\"https:\/\/cohesivehomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ventilation-aluminum-pipework-in-a-loft-space-1024x768.jpg\")
Ventilation\/aluminum ductwork in a loft space<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAnother way you can deal with this problem is to add more ductwork to the home. Again, if you want to do this, you will need to rely on an HVAC contractor<\/a> who can help you. You may not even know exactly how much ductwork is present throughout the room. If the attic is above your bonus room, you may want to climb up there to take a closer look at the ductwork to your attic.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you call an HVAC contractor to help you with this issue, you should ask them to perform a Manual D Calculation<\/a>. This is a specific type of calculation they need to perform to figure out how much ductwork you need in the room and how you should lay out the ductwork itself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA lot of HVAC contractors don’t do this calculation because it takes extra time, but it is important if you want to place your project in the best position possible to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The biggest benefit of adding more ductwork to the room is that you will have an easier time controlling the temperature. The downside is that this will not necessarily solve your air leakage problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A garage with a new garage door will increase the home value<\/a> and provide an appealing look to your house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you got a room above your garage that has varying temperatures?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several reasons why the room above your garage has such a varying temperature range. Some of the most common reasons include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For all of these reasons, the room above the garage may have a temperature that swings back and forth wildly. Therefore, it is important for you to think carefully about how to solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to find a way to more effectively control the temperature in the room above the garage, you have several options available. Some of the choices include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first thing you need to do if you want to heat and cool a room above the garage is to see all the leaks<\/strong>. You have plenty of heat and air conditioning flowing into the room, but the problem is that it keeps flowing out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should try to figure out where the leaks are coming from and put a stop to them. There are several places you may want to check, but you should start with the windows <\/a>and doors. There are simple instruments you can use to figure out if there is a leak. Then, you may want to use something to seal<\/a> the leaks and stop the flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The biggest benefit of this option is that it is relatively quick and inexpensive. You may also notice an immediate difference in your utility bills<\/a> because the temperature should stop fluctuating so much<\/strong>. The downside is that you may not be able to catch all of the leaks, particularly if the heat and air are flowing directly<\/a> through the floor into the garage. If you really want to put a stop to this, you will need to get a bit more involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the top options is to add more insulation<\/a>. You may want to have an HVAC contractor come back to the home to take a look at the room above the garage<\/strong>. They can figure out what parts of the room are insulated, what parts of the room are not, and what you can do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a good chance that most of the air leakage from the room above the garage is going directly into the garage because the garage is probably not heated or cool. Therefore, you need to find a way to stop air from flowing out of the bonus room and into the garage<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Installing more insulation between the room above the garage and the garage itself is one of the best ways to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a number of benefits that come with taking this approach. It is straightforward, effective, and it should be relatively easy for you to find a contractor that can do this. Or, if you have experienced adding insulation to your own home, you may be able to do this without asking the contractor for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, you may need to rip up the entire floor if you want to add more insulation. Depending on the type of insulation you use and the floor you have, this can be very expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should think about this, along with the other options available, before you decide if this is the right option for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another way you can deal with this problem is to add more ductwork to the home. Again, if you want to do this, you will need to rely on an HVAC contractor<\/a> who can help you. You may not even know exactly how much ductwork is present throughout the room. If the attic is above your bonus room, you may want to climb up there to take a closer look at the ductwork to your attic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you call an HVAC contractor to help you with this issue, you should ask them to perform a Manual D Calculation<\/a>. This is a specific type of calculation they need to perform to figure out how much ductwork you need in the room and how you should lay out the ductwork itself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A lot of HVAC contractors don’t do this calculation because it takes extra time, but it is important if you want to place your project in the best position possible to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The biggest benefit of adding more ductwork to the room is that you will have an easier time controlling the temperature. The downside is that this will not necessarily solve your air leakage problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
How To Heat and Cool a Room Above the Garage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Seal the Leaks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Add More Insulation<\/h3>\n\n\n
Add More Ductwork<\/h3>\n\n\n