What do I need done for my window AC?

Dorene Barnes
by Dorene Barnes
When I have my window air conditioning going for awhile it trips my electrical box. What do I need to have done and is it expensive? Need pricing on electrical work that need to be done

  2 answers
  • Landsharkinnc Landsharkinnc on May 15, 2018

    if it's a 110, be sure it's the only thing on that circuit -- if a 220, it should be dedicated; advise you get a professional / licensed electrician to evaluate the situation -- be safe!

  • Rje24226964 Rje24226964 on May 16, 2018

    Be sure it's the right size circuit breaker. Look on the label of the AC unit for Amp or Watt rating. There is a number on the circuit breaker - it is in amps. Divide watts by 110 to get amps. Your current breaker may just be on the limit, or be damaged. I've seen self cleaning ovens melt a circuit breaker from the inside out, so they can be damaged and fail.

    And as stated above - get a professional / licensed electrician to evaluate the situation -- be safe!