Air conditioning in Seattle houses? How common? (rental, landlord)
Seattle areaSeattle and King County Suburbs
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As I say, if you're worried about sleeping temps, I wouldn't. If you are planning on working during the day in your apartment, the worst time of the day will be around the period from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. That's the time period where I would feel the most uncomfortable in my house during the hot weather. Once the sun goes down, it starts to cool quickly.
--'rocco
Depends on where you live. We're on the 4th (top) floor of our apt building in Beacon Hill (just southeast of downtown Seattle) and we overlook Elliott Bay. OMG...with the sun setting over the bay, and heat rising from the below apts, it gets hot as blazes in here! Even at nite on 80-90-degree days, it's still super muggy and uncomfortable as hell and very difficult to sleep!!! We've literally had to sleep out in the living room by the sliding glass window opened to get enough air (the bedroom window only creeks open at the top). Fans aren't enough! And those window ACs don't work with our setup.
Personally I think it's ridiculous Seattle doesn't have ACs in their homes. Why not? Admittedly I do come from the hot Midwest so I'm used to having ACs in homes. And I know it only gets so hot here but still...it SHOULD at least be an option to have an AC! It gets hot enough here that I'd rather have it than not.
Depends on where you live. We're on the 4th (top) floor of our apt building in Beacon Hill (just southeast of downtown Seattle) and we overlook Elliott Bay. OMG...with the sun setting over the bay, and heat rising from the below apts, it gets hot as blazes in here! Even at nite on 80-90-degree days, it's still super muggy and uncomfortable as hell and very difficult to sleep!!! We've literally had to sleep out in the living room by the sliding glass window opened to get enough air (the bedroom window only creeks open at the top). Fans aren't enough! And those window ACs don't work with our setup.
Personally I think it's ridiculous Seattle doesn't have ACs in their homes. Why not? Admittedly I do come from the hot Midwest so I'm used to having ACs in homes. And I know it only gets so hot here but still...it SHOULD at least be an option to have an AC! It gets hot enough here that I'd rather have it than not.
There are always exceptions to the rule. This I can see.
Though, typically, I think everyone has to agree that the vast majority of the time when it is 75 at most outside, it doesn't get hot enough to warrant AC.
There are always exceptions to the rule. This I can see.
Though, typically, I think everyone has to agree that the vast majority of the time when it is 75 at most outside, it doesn't get hot enough to warrant AC.
I live in Miami and agree with what is written, especially when it drops to about 55 degrees overnight. Now, if it reaches 80-85 outside then that is a different story. You are right though, temps above 75 even in the summer is not the norm in Seattle. All one has to do is look at weather.com and look at the average highs in July and August.
I live in Miami and agree with what is written, especially when it drops to about 55 degrees overnight. Now, if it reaches 80-85 outside then that is a different story. You are right though, temps above 75 even in the summer is not the norm in Seattle. All one has to do is look at weather.com and look at the average highs in July and August.
Not entirely true. In the 4 years I've lived here it's gotten quite hot. I've done my online research and with global warming, it's gotten hotter in the summer in Seattle. Even just a couple weeks worth....still it's uncomfortable. When you live in an apt bldg and you're several floors up and your back window is in the direct path of the sunset....it's going to be hot! There are many apts in Seattle and I'm sure they experience the same hot, humid, discomfort we feel. ACs in any city should always be an option...period!
Sardo, once again I will repeat, "Temperatures above 75 even in the summer is not the norm in Seattle."
Just like in Miami, temperatures below 40 is not the norm. Does that mean it does not reach below 40? yes it does, but rarely. Does it get cold enough to need a heater in Miami? Of course, but rarely. Prior to Jan. 2010, it was in 2002 that I last used my heater.
I have been to Seattle quite a few times including the last 2 summers. Last summer, there were very few days in June that the temperatures reached 70. In July, there were a few days that the highs stayed in the 60s! When temperatures does go past 80 degrees, it is rare to occur more than 2 or 3 consecutive days. Even on those days it usually drops to the 50s overnight.
Again, I am not implying that Seattle does not get hot days, but they are few and far in between. Some landlords or homeowners may not think it is worth investing on an A/C unit in Seattle when it is rarely needed; what, maybe a few days a year at most. Some years it is not necessary. Just like in Miami, people who own older homes that do not have heaters may not think it's worth the investment to install it; it just does not get very cold for consecutive days to justify the investment.
I'll actually be happy to NOT have AC for a while. I've been in it almost 24/7 for the past six years, that it'll be a nice change. Although, I will not be looking for a high floor, west facing apartment anytime soon. Even if you have AC, that sucks!
I'll actually be happy to NOT have AC for a while. I've been in it almost 24/7 for the past six years, that it'll be a nice change. Although, I will not be looking for a high floor, west facing apartment anytime soon. Even if you have AC, that sucks!
But it makes for some pretty amazing views around here.
Not entirely true. In the 4 years I've lived here it's gotten quite hot. I've done my online research and with global warming, it's gotten hotter in the summer in Seattle. Even just a couple weeks worth....still it's uncomfortable. When you live in an apt bldg and you're several floors up and your back window is in the direct path of the sunset....it's going to be hot! There are many apts in Seattle and I'm sure they experience the same hot, humid, discomfort we feel. ACs in any city should always be an option...period!
Maybe its the construction of the building... like it was sealed very tightly. That definitely one of my friend's problem... only way to resolve it was to have a window cracked open at all times.
But yes, A/C is an option here... You go to the store and buy it yourself.
Not entirely true. In the 4 years I've lived here it's gotten quite hot. I've done my online research and with global warming, it's gotten hotter in the summer in Seattle. Even just a couple weeks worth....still it's uncomfortable. When you live in an apt bldg and you're several floors up and your back window is in the direct path of the sunset....it's going to be hot! There are many apts in Seattle and I'm sure they experience the same hot, humid, discomfort we feel. ACs in any city should always be an option...period!
I agree. Remember that Paris(or was it the entire nation?) had a similar situation. The temperature was always pretty agreeable with just a small variation of a few days. Then, the heat wave hit, killing 50. The government paid for A/C for those who could not afford it and actually rewired buildings that were too old. I don't think people should wait until it may be too late. If you can at all afford an installation, do it.
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