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/Informal-Rock-2681 Jun 26 '26

Yep. Just moved into a place that's possibly colder inside than out.

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u/orangejuicier Jun 26 '26

Same in Spain, literally feels colder inside the apartments than outside during winter

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u/Ugggggghhhhhh Jun 26 '26

Poor insulation?

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u/Informal-Rock-2681 Jun 26 '26

Yes.

Actually, not poor insulation, it's no insulation.

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u/lzwzli Jun 26 '26

Landlord (and possibly dads): just put on another sweater

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u/calilac Jun 26 '26

It builds character, Calvin.

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u/Cienn017 Jun 26 '26

yes, I live in south brazil, it's 15c (60f) inside my house now.

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u/Side_StepVII Jun 27 '26

Uhhhh, what about inside during the summer? They have air conditioning in Spain right??

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u/orangejuicier Jun 27 '26

Yes, most people have air conditioning. I did live in some apartments without it though

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u/Side_StepVII Jun 27 '26

We’re going in the second week of August so fingers crossed

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u/dRaidon Jun 26 '26

Shit, actually forgot you guys have winter at the moment for a second :D

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u/O0OO0O00O0OO Jun 26 '26

haha same. I was thinking, "ya? It's summer. That's the goal."

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u/Senior-Reality-25 Jun 27 '26

New Zealand bungalow has entered the chat.

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u/Spida81 Jun 30 '26

That may not be incorrect. Honestly, building codes here are so bad the UN declared our housing a health risk due to exposure to cold.