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Means of Disconnect for an Air Conditioner Circuit
Air Conditioner Question: Will the national electric code allow me to hard wire a portable air conditioning unit? The unit has been installed in the wall and I would like to do away with the power cord if possible.The unit is a 220 volt Westpoint window air conditioning unit.

This electrical question came from: Mike, a Homeowner from Alpine, Texas.
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Mike.

Circuit Wiring for a Air Window Conditioner

• Mike, the electrical code requires that a means of disconnect at the location of the air conditioner which in this case could be either an approved cord and receptacle or a disconnect switch. So if the circuit for the air conditioner was installed into conduit then a disconnect switch will be required at the air conditioner unit to provide a way to turn the unit off when servicing is required.

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