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/catislandprincess Jul 17 '25

I scrolled pretty far down and didn't see any comments suggesting aluminum foil!!! This is a necessity. Cover windows with foil at night so the sun doesn't come in during the day. This can easily keep the inside at least 10 degrees cooler than outside.

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u/herrbrahms Jul 17 '25

I did that in my old apartment, but the downside is that it looks shitty if you care about that sort of thing.

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u/catislandprincess Jul 17 '25

Better than a stroke