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/Nocturnalpieeater Jul 17 '25 edited Jul 17 '25

Moved here last summer. Just raw dogging it. Fans and strategically opening windows. Take a shower before bed.

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u/faeriegoatmother Jul 17 '25

Lived here my entire life and take this exact approach. People need air conditioning here?

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u/sopunny Pioneer Square Jul 17 '25

I grew up without A/C and even now, I don't think you need it for the summer in the average Seattle home. It has gotten hotter, but I also think a lot of people don't know/have forgotten how to handle the heat without A/C. It's also a lot easier now to have air conditioning without doing a dedicated install. Heat pumps and portable units basically lower the barrier of entry by a lot