Heating and Cooling your Garage

Adding a heating and cooling solution to your garage space can be a cost-effective way to unlock new indoor square footage.

Make your garage comfortable

A big challenge of a garage conversion is climate control. Garages are typically not insulated and don’t have the same airflow or ventilation as the inside of your home. This can lead to extreme temperatures in both the summer and winter, making the space uncomfortable and even unusable.

Find the right HVAC solution for your garage.

Adding insulation and caulking gaps are important steps for climate-controlling your garage space. But to combat sweaty summers and blustery winters, you need a professionally installed heating and cooling system.

Extending Central Ducted Systems

If your home already has a central ducted system, you may want to consider adding ductwork to connect your garage space. However, several challenges should be considered.

Ducted systems offer several advantages if ducts are extended to the garage. This option would provide consistent temperature control throughout the house and the garage. Extending ductwork in homes with brick, stone, or concrete walls may be challenging. In addition, your contractor should make you aware if the added cooling or heating demand of the additional square footage could strain the capacity and efficiency of the existing unit.

Ductless Mini-Split Systems

Ductless systems provide powerful, efficient heating and cooling without the need for ductwork, making them perfect for spaces like garages.

Ductless mini-split systems are an excellent option for garage conversions due to their flexibility and efficiency. One of the major advantages is that they don't require existing ductwork, making them ideal for standalone spaces like garages. Without the need for invasive duct installation, you'll save on costs and avoid the disruption of construction.

These systems are highly energy-efficient, especially models with inverter technology, delivering precise temperature regulation and keeping energy bills low. Installation is quick and straightforward, often completed in a single day, and their quiet operation makes them perfect for home offices, studios, or guest rooms.

Ductless systems provide both heating and cooling, ensuring the garage is usable year-round, regardless of temperature. Their flexible placement allows for discreet wall mounting that doesn't take up valuable floor space while evenly distributing airflow.

These systems have a higher upfront cost compared to window units, although their energy efficiency can offset this over time. Additionally, the system requires an outdoor compressor unit, that although can be smaller and quieter than those used in many large, traditional HVAC systems, still needs space and proper placement consideration.

Conclusion:

Energy-efficient comfort without the need for ductwork. Its quick installation, quiet operation, and ability to provide both heating and cooling help ensure year-round comfort in a standalone space—making ductless split systems a good match for garage conversions.

Daikin solutions for garage conversions

Garage conversions can be a great way to add value, functionality, and comfort to your home. But without the right HVAC solution, your dream space could quickly become a comfort nightmare.

This is where Daikin comes in

Learn more about the ultra-quiet LV Series, the eco-friendly ATMOSPHERA, or the versatile OTERRA, and see how Daikin has the ideal solution to keep your garage comfortable year-round.

It's time to kick out the car—and level-up your garage.

Make your garage the coziest part of your home with a Daikin ductless system.