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The Swan recently (but prehurricanes) completed a major renovation which, among other things, was supposed to address room A/C & humidity issues. We stay frequently at the Swan (and have no choice where we stay) as my dh gets to go to WDW for conferences and this is where they put us. The dampness (and I'm sure associated mold) last year was really bad for my asthma. Unfortunately, they continue to have dampness issues because: (1) water issues related to the hurricane make certain rooms damper than others; and (2) the A/C is on a motion detector and goes very low when guests are not in the room. The result is that in the evenings, it gets cool but is still damp. The dampness, combined with daytime humidity, is causing asthma flareups for me.
Apparently, WDW policy, which the Swan must adhere to, prohibits hotels from getting dehumidifiers for the rooms. They are checking for me to see if there is a way to get around this. Not sure what the logic is given that they've had and continue to have chronic dampness problems and I cannot be the only one with respiratory issues.
They going to have engineering come to see if they can override the system tomorrow morning. I hope it works.
Apparently, some of the rooms have a sensor where the deadbolt meets the doorframe. It clicks in with pressure. If one came after housekeeping or left the do not disturb sign, one could place something small in there to keep the sensor depressed. Our room and the other available room did not have these but it's worth noting.
Also, WDW resorts are moving to the green environmentally better sensor operated A/C. Augh!!!!! I am in favor of pro-environmental measures but am even more in favor of breathing well.
So a solution to the dampness problem will likely help a lot of people. I am having fun at Food & Wine, but hope the asthma improves as it is tough with the humidity during the day with no chance to calm down well overnight. If anyone has any ideas I'd appreciate it in case they can't do an override.
Cupcake
Apparently, WDW policy, which the Swan must adhere to, prohibits hotels from getting dehumidifiers for the rooms. They are checking for me to see if there is a way to get around this. Not sure what the logic is given that they've had and continue to have chronic dampness problems and I cannot be the only one with respiratory issues.
They going to have engineering come to see if they can override the system tomorrow morning. I hope it works.
Apparently, some of the rooms have a sensor where the deadbolt meets the doorframe. It clicks in with pressure. If one came after housekeeping or left the do not disturb sign, one could place something small in there to keep the sensor depressed. Our room and the other available room did not have these but it's worth noting.
Also, WDW resorts are moving to the green environmentally better sensor operated A/C. Augh!!!!! I am in favor of pro-environmental measures but am even more in favor of breathing well.
So a solution to the dampness problem will likely help a lot of people. I am having fun at Food & Wine, but hope the asthma improves as it is tough with the humidity during the day with no chance to calm down well overnight. If anyone has any ideas I'd appreciate it in case they can't do an override.
