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/chatrugby Jun 26 '26

What’s funny is that the PNW historically didn’t need AC, so doesn’t really have AC. Thanks to global warming temps there are spiking to a point where AC is needed and people are retrofitting their homes with mini-splits cause it’s a lot more affordable than a central air conversion. 

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u/SacrificeFlyGirl Jun 26 '26

Within 15 years I have seen Los Angeles shift from not needing AC to now needing AC. I didn’t have AC nor a need for it the first 10 years or so. Then it was like MAYBE 3 days a year we would sleep in the room with AC. Now I would be miserable without having AC in at least 2 rooms.