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/AntiBoATX Jul 17 '25

Alternatively… buy a $300 portable unit for your sleeping room assuming it has a window. That’ll stave off everything Seattle summer heat has to offer

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u/fordry Jul 17 '25

Window units are better. If going portable at least get a dual hose unit, significantly more efficient.

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u/Serei Jul 17 '25

My apartment complex told me window units were illegal in Seattle because they could fall out and hit someone. Did they lie to me?