Can you use a voltage converter on a air conditioner that is 220 your out let is110?

Answer 1

No, you cannot. I mean theoretically you could install a step up transformer, but this would be super expensive and would cause more problems then it would solve.

Here is two options you can do to solve the issue.

1. Have an electrician pull a new 220 volt circuit to that location. I do not recommend doing it yourself, however if you do start by checking the amp rating on the ac then check a wire ampacity chart to see what gauge of wire is required for that amp draw. If you go to Home Depot or Lowe's you can tell them your amp draw and they will tell you the size of wire required. Purchase wire, double pole breaker with the correct amp rating, staples, a junction box, and either a receptacle and cover plate or a cable that will hook directly into the ac. If this is a large ac you will also need to install a disconnect within site of the AC. If you install a disconnect you will not need a junction box. Pull the cable from the panel to the ac. If you don't know anything about electricity don't do it. If you touch certain parts of the panel you could get a nasty shock. Install the wire into the disconnect or junction box and connect it to the ac. The cable must be inside the walls or attic if it is exposed you will need to put it inside conduit. Next connect the cable to the breaker and if you did it right you should be in good shape.

2. If the outlet is a dedicated outlet meaning that it is the only receptacle or electrical device on that circuit you may be able to do something that is much cheaper and easier. If you have confirmed that it is a dedicated circuit the next thing to do is check the amp draw of the ac and compare it to the wire gauge ran to the receptacle. Your wire gauge must meet or exceed the amp draw of the unit. If the above requirement are met you will need to purchase a double pole breaker with the correct amp rating and a 220 recept and cover plate. Now turn off the power to that circuit and change out the receptacle. Next, go to the panel. BE CAREFUL. Again if you don't know what your doing don't work in the panel. Pull out the breaker that goes to that receptacle. Then find the neutral for that circuit. A Neutral is typically white double check to make sure it's the right one in the same circuit as the wire connected to the breaker. After making sure disconnect the neutral from the neutral bar and connect both wires to the new double pole breaker. Congratulations you now have 220 to that outlet. If in doubt call an electrician.