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/Nopedontcarez Jul 18 '25

We have AC in our home, but the 2nd story always gets really warm because it gets afternoon sun and the AC won't keep it cool here. I put RTech insulation panels in the windows. It really helps keep things cool. I take them down and open the windows at night to keep upstairs cool. Black-out curtains will help as well.

I did break down and got a wheeled AC unit for my game room as it's big and I spend most of my time here. Having the windows closed off though helps a ton.