How to prepare household circuits before sustained air-conditioner use.
What to review
- Do not run an AC through an ordinary extension board.
- Inspect plugs and switchplates for heat marks or looseness.
- Review simultaneous AC, geyser and kitchen loads.
- Schedule preventive maintenance before peak use, not after repeated tripping.
When to stop and call a professional
Stop using equipment or a circuit when there is heat damage, smoke, burning odour, sparking, repeated protective-device operation or electric shock sensation. Do not open energized equipment unless you are qualified and authorized to do so.
Emergency: If there is active fire, smoke, gas leakage or immediate danger, leave the area, warn others and contact the local emergency service. A website checklist is not an emergency response service.
This guide is educational and does not replace a site-specific inspection, licensed repair or competent-authority direction.