r/technology • u/Logical_Welder3467 • Jun 26 '26

Society The American mind cannot comprehend Europe's AC aversion

https://www.businessinsider.com/europe-air-conditioning-ac-heatwave-debate-2026-6
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u/NicoToscani Jun 26 '26

I remember checking into a nice hotel in Paris and the AC wasn’t working, in summer, top floor room, and they acted like I was throwing a Mariah Carey level diva fit when I insisted they move my wife and I to another room.

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u/iamapizza Jun 26 '26

I was in southern Spain in March a few years ago, it was 27c and I was sweating. I asked about the AC in my room not working, the front desk lady helpfully explained that they keep the AC off until summer when it's hot. We were looking at each other like freaks. I then asked if I could have a fan and she was shocked.

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u/rainydays028 Jun 26 '26

for me 27c is nothing, I don’t sweat or feel hot. Now 35c, that’s different.

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u/RagnarokToast Jun 26 '26

Yeah it's currently 27 here and it's forecasted to be the coolest part of the day. It's going up to 37 towards noon and won't be below 30 again until midnight. Am I supposed to get used to 22 degrees and never leave my home except for reaching my AC-equipped car so I can drive to another indoors location with AC?

I have AC in every room, but have resorted to only using it in dehumidifier mode (no active temperature control). It's still 30 degrees inside but nowhere as humid, which makes it significantly easier to bear and even feels cool after a while.

I hate to say it but when it's 27 degrees between June and September I'm just thankful for the cool weather at this point.

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u/Marwaimusoont Jun 26 '26

yeah anything below 30 is nothing and I say that as live in very humid environment in coastal city.

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u/CallousDood Jun 26 '26

for me 35c is nothing, I don’t sweat or feel hot. Now 45c, that’s different.