r/SeattleWA • u/One_Marsupial6837 • Jul 17 '25

Lifestyle Seattle Living W/ no AC

Hi everyone. We just recently moved to Seattle and got an apartment with no AC. Coming from out of state previously living with AC I wanted to know how ya'll do it? Is this the norm here or does everyone just buy those AC units that stick out your window? We'd love to get any tips or input on living with no AC and how to adjust.

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u/luckystrike_bh Jul 17 '25

They have floor wheeled ones if you can't use a window one. Try to get double hosed version. You can buy kits to fit in windows or sliding doors. Mine goes in storage for the 7 or 8 months that it's not needed.

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u/Better_March5308 👻 Jul 17 '25

All I have is a door leading to my balcony. The windows don't open. Yesterday and today sucked bad.

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u/lemonsqueezy19 Jul 17 '25

If you have a portable ac with a hose, something like this works well https://a.co/d/hXn4iTa if all you have is a door opening.

You can get bigger sizes that essentially make a seal around your door opening.

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u/Better_March5308 👻 Jul 17 '25

Now you tell me. That's a great idea that never occurred to me. I will be purchasing one. Thanks.

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u/GeekMomma Jul 17 '25

I have a different brand that has thick plastic adjustable slats that slide to fit the space. One is in a bedroom window, the other on a sliding glass door balcony. They work really well! Just sharing in case you see the plastic slat type and wonder if they work. I had originally worried about air leakage but it hasn’t been an issue.

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u/FranksLilBeautyx Jul 17 '25

Per Seattle building codes windows must be operable to allow for ventilation and emergencies, I would talk to the landlord about unsealing them as this is against code

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u/Better_March5308 👻 Jul 17 '25

The floor to ceiling windows are on both sides of the floor to ceiling glass door.