2006-06-30 02:56:08 · 6 answers · asked by cutiepie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You need a 220 or 210 volt outlet. You should be able to tell by the shape of the plug that it won't fit in a 110/120 volt outlet.
2006-06-30 03:01:22 · answer #1 · answered by Nerdly Stud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The short answer is "no, you can't plug it into a regular outlet -- it needs a 210 plug."
The long answer is:
1) If you look at the plug, it is probably configured so as not to even fit into a regular 110 outlet;
2) Most newer air conditioners have voltage regulation circuitry to protect the unit from under-voltage.
3) If you somehow manage to plug the thing into a non-210 outlet, and if it does not have regulation circuitry, under-voltage can damage the unit.
2006-06-30 10:03:55 · answer #2 · answered by thomaslknapp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your ac calls for 220 receptacle, then your regular plug is 110 volt, but mainly your current wiring behind the plug is for a 110 circuit, so not only do you have to change your receptacle out to a 220 one, youll have to upgrade the size of wire or risk overloading the current wire and start a house electrical fire. Unless you are knowledgable about home repairs, you will need to contact an qualified electrician or possibly find one working in a nearby subdivision and get him to do it as a side job which will definitely save you money. Good luck
2006-06-30 15:03:42 · answer #3 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so I think you need exactly what it says you need or you may start to have electricle trouble or your plug may not even fit inside a regular outlet just go ahead and do the right thing
2006-06-30 10:19:16 · answer #4 · answered by Helen W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gotta be a 220
2006-06-30 14:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! It must be 220 outlet.
2006-06-30 11:18:23 · answer #6 · answered by paulofhouston 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋