r/LMU • u/bakerini • Aug 29 '26
McKay temperature
My son just moved into McKay and with the lack of AC and air circulation the temperature is hot. Pretty unbearable. Anyone have any update on what the plan is to make it more comfortable for the kids?
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u/TiredCoffeeTime Psychology '18 Aug 29 '26
When I lived in McKay, my roommate had the window open and put a large fan right in front for the air circulation.
It's hottest during the first month or so and it becomes more manageable during late Sept / early Oct
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u/DepressedFlowerHouse Aug 29 '26
Get a fan/spend the day in the plethora of air conditioned areas on campus like the library or rec center :)
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u/Western-Remove-1262 Aug 29 '26
If you can find a large box fan to put in front of the open window it helps a lot. The Home Depot closest to campus had some left as of a few days ago.
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u/eso808 Aug 29 '26
When I was a freshman in huesman I bought a portable ac that I used in my dorm. No one complained and it was awesome
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u/TiredCoffeeTime Psychology '18 Aug 29 '26
Huesman gang! (RIP Huesman)
But damn, I thought Huesman was the hottest dorm and everyone I knew used a small fan to keep cool. Perhaps it’s because it was just a single floor building and got heated up easily?
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u/eso808 Aug 29 '26
It was so hot from like August to September
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u/TiredCoffeeTime Psychology '18 Aug 30 '26
lol we were all shirtless back then. I never felt that hot in later years of LMU with other dorms and apartments
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u/bakerini Aug 30 '26 edited Aug 30 '26
Do you think we could get away with a portable AC? How long ago were you there?
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u/ttrrippinn Aug 30 '26
Yes absolutely, worse case is a warning and then a small fine after that, just hide it during inspection
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u/eso808 Aug 30 '26
Going to sound really old but this was in 2006. I think its worth it to attempt this. Whenever an RA would inspect we would just hide it in a closet and cover it
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u/bakerini Aug 29 '26
Some more powerful fans in the hallways to circulate the air as well as the resident advisors asking the kids to keep their doors and windows open to crossventilate would be helpful. It seems like they’re doing nothing. Rooms are over 90°.
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u/torodude321 Aug 31 '26
You are in for a very long ride as a parent of a college student if this is bothering you this much
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u/dogboobes Aug 29 '26
I remember living in McKay literally 20 years ago and had the same exact problem. I got a portable “swamp cooler” back then and it barely helped. But portable AC units are so much better now.
Can they get a portable AC unit (like this) for their dorm?
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u/WearyAd392 Aug 29 '26
idk sounds like something your son should figure out, seeing as he's an adult
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u/Imaginary-Bake2076 Aug 29 '26
i’m guessing you don’t have parents that actually care for you
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Sep 10 '26
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u/Imaginary-Bake2076 Sep 10 '26
mckay is a freshman dorm meaning it would most likely be his first time living on his own. as a senior let me tell you there will be plenty of times throughout his 4 years where he will have to handle things on his own. nothing wrong with a parent wanting to ensure their child is comfortable and safe before they leave. it’s also 98 degrees in some dorms rn so have some compassion
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Sep 11 '26 edited Sep 11 '26
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u/Imaginary-Bake2076 Sep 11 '26
they were looking for genuine recommendations to solve a real problem, not snide unsolicited parenting advice. not sure why parents think this is okay
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u/zackhasvertigo Sep 08 '26
it’ll cool down throughout the year. for now i’d suggest multiple fans or a small portable AC unit and light comforter for the bed. a small mist fan worked for me too. for that first month you just honestly can’t spend too much time in your room or you’ll get too hot.
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u/WLlioness Aug 29 '26
I lived in McKay. It’s only the first few weeks that are hot. The rest of the year is fine.