Outlet next to air condituioner hot with nothing plugged into it

PJB · #1 Jun 29, 2007, 08:52 AM

An outlet on the wall next to where my air conditioner is plugged into is hot to the touch. I have nothing plugged into this outlet. Why would this happen. It only happens when the air conditoner is running.

Stratmando · Jun 29, 2007, 10:55 AM

The connections ar probably loose. Loose connections generate Heat.
Turn off power to AC, If You understand Electrical, and the risk, Remove recepticle, and secure connections. Pigtail and do not use push in, use screws.
More than likely power goes to "hot" recepticle, then to AC. Own circuit would be better.



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