AC unit plug doesn't match wall outlet

[Nlambert]

Originally Posted by lindacurtis

I have a 20 amp 220 volt receptacle and I'm wanting to convert it to a 15 amp 125 volt receptacle.Can you tell me how to re wire the20 amp 220 plug to a 15 amp 125 straight plug
It's for a 8000 BTU air conditioner.

Sure. It's easy.




Google "electrician" in your area.
Call one and schedule an appointment.
Have them come out and do the work.
Enjoy your new A/C.






In all seriousness, if you have to come on a forum to ask how to rewire an outlet don't do it. Some things are DIY, and some are not. This falls in the latter of the two categories.

[BostonMike7]

Originally Posted by lindacurtis

I have a 20 amp 220 volt receptacle and I'm wanting to convert it to a 15 amp 125 volt receptacle.Can you tell me how to re wire the20 amp 220 plug to a 15 amp 125 straight plug
It's for a 8000 BTU air conditioner.

You don't convert it. You call an electrician to add the correct plug.




Honestly, the cost of hiring an electrician might be more expensive than the $500 or so it costs ot buy a 220V window A/C unit. Smallest size I see is around 15K BTU, and they draw less amps than a 120v unit so energy cost to run it may be less. Would need to see specs on two units to make an official claim to that however.