Moved to new apt. Set up the windchaser pacr10 portable to outlet then press start the unit made a pot noise. It stop working after that. I then discover that the outlet wasn't a 110v it was a 220v. The outlet face plate was a 110v but the voltage was a 220v. What can I do to save my unit from the trash
Heating & Cooling - Windchaser - PACR10 Portable Air Conditioner
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Not much my friend.
Are you in the USA or other place where 110/120 volt is the norm???
How in the world did a 110 V - 15 or 20 amp outet get put on a 220 volt circuit?????
Is this a rental property? If yes, I'd be calling the land lord and if I didnt get any satisfaction there, I'd be calling the city or the county or who ever oversees rentals and I'd be calling the news paper!
If this is your house - get yourself a volt/ohm meter and check all outlets in your house and garage and outside ... If you are not sure how to do this, it would be worth the investment to have a electrician inspect this house.
I'm sorry our machine if finished and I am very glad you are not hurt.
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I am glad I could have been of assistance you this evening. I'm sorry your AC got smoked and please, get this looked at. I do a lot of electrical work where I work for $ (a publlic place) and I do my darndest to make sure my guests are able to use the power we provide, conveniently and safely. What you got involved in is indefensable!