Today, on the brink of a stiflingly hot summer, I've come to a terrible realisation. It seems the apartment I've just moved into has been specially insulated to trap enough heat inside for the occupants to survive the planet's next Ice Age. FML
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Today, I learned why I got such a great deal on my apartment. It's located next to the trash chute. It smells utterly foul three days of the week, and it's the dead of winter now. I dread the summer heat. FML
Today, I checked my local weather forecast. The highs are supposed to be 85-94°F (29-35°C) for 9 of the next 10 days. It's been 95-102°F (35-39°C) for the past week. I have no air conditioning. I'm so tired of this heat! Fuck climate change! FML
Today, since moving to a state with relatively milder winters last year, my heating bill has more than doubled. I am now paying more to keep my new apartment at 62 when it is 20 outside, than what I was paying to keep my ancient apartment at 70 when it was minus 14 outside. FML
Today, the lack of heating in my room has gotten to the point where I have to cuddle my clothes for the next day at night so they're not freezing when I wake up. FML
Today, I slept on the couch last night. Not because of an angry significant other, but because my bedroom was absolutely freezing, thanks to the wind. It was like a giant freezer. Even fully cocooning myself in blankets with a sweater on didn't work. I should get a space heater. FML
Today, my room was so cold that I actually had to wear a coat to enter it without feeling extremely uncomfortable. I have insulated curtains for this exact reason, but it looks like that won't do. FML
Today, my mom wants to save money on both heating and electricity. Put into practice, this means that the temperature in my room is about the same as that in our fridge. FML
Today, I'm sitting in a disgustingly hot office with all the windows thrown open. There is no fan, and the owner won't let us use the air conditioner. The smell of mold permeates the room from the ceiling, giving me headaches by the end of the day. The owner refuses to get someone in to clean it. I can't quit. FML
Today, I unpacked in my new, non-air conditioned apartment wearing nothing but underwear, a tank top and an apron to stay cool. Later, I realized I'd crossed through the complex to my car and the dumpster many times, and arranged my deck overlooking the parking lot, without ever donning shorts. FML
Today, there's a huge heat wave, all because corporations were reckless and accelerated climate change. Now, more people are buying more air conditioners, further worsening the climate crisis. FML
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austin101123 3
Well at least your winter heating bill will be very low.
alexup24 13
Ba dum tss*
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Comments (121)
isaiaah 6
That sucks.. Open some windows and buy a fan or something.. But I guess if it traps all the heat then I guess that won't make a difference
freshlybreezy 15
I know how you feel!!! That's how my apartment is. I've got 2 fans in my room going 24/7. It's horrible!
Hiphuray4peas 27
Insulation will also keep the cool in. Get an air conditioner! (Many portable ones don't require any construction, or nails/screws)
gabfoundnemo 5
REPPIN LEEDS WOO. but I know what you mean, it's like the end of the world or something.
Ajwc101 24
That sucks
DazedSiren 5
Welcome to apartment life sweetheart. Between hearing the neighbors screw, the mud jackets in the parking lot, no heat in the winter, the screaming kids across the hall, and the scum bag management, for your sake, I hope you only signed a 6 month term
Ajwc101 24
Next time view photos and check it out before you buy.
courtneyann211 10
What does looking at pictures have to do with knowing about the insulation? Especially with renting an apartment?
pinkdragonfly 9
I have the same problem. It felt nice And cool in here when we looked at the plAce but its so damn hot in here I pretty much live in the bathtub filled with cool water. Best of luck to you
HannahLouise96 13
I feel for you, OP. Here in Suffolk it is INSANELY hot.
TungstenLildog 10
It probably has bad insulation, not good insulation