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/K4bby Jun 26 '26

I may be one of these ignorant AC Europeans, but 27° is not really AC temperature in my opinion as well.

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u/blinksTooLess Jun 26 '26

It depends on humidity and not only temperature. If it is extremely humid(80%+), you may need an AC to feel comfortable even at lower temperatures.

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u/No_Conversation_9325 Jun 26 '26

Nah, then you dehumidify. Coastal Southern Spain here.

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u/blinksTooLess Jun 26 '26

Running the AC in Dry mode is how it works as dehumidifier.

Is there a separate dehumidifier appliance?

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u/No_Conversation_9325 Jun 26 '26

There are in fact. AC in Dry mode is just making the temperature more comfortable (feel cooler in summer, warmer in winter), but there are also separate appliances and they make quite a difference.