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Can we convert air conditioner unit from manual to remote control unit?

we bought a second hand window air conditioner which has knobs and switches

so we generally use switch on the air conditioner power socket but the switch gets damaged/burned due to excessive on and offs.

so we are wondering can we turn our remote less air conditioner to a remote controlled

air conditioner?will it be safe to do that?

I asked a electrician and he said it's possible make the window ac remote controlled but we are not sure whether it will as reliable as those acs which are built remote controlled from the factory.

So need your advice and inputs about should we go ahead with the conversion(from manual control to remote control) or not?

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  • 9 years ago
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    Switch it on and off on the unit.

    In theory it could be set up for remote control, with a smart engineer or a heavy duty remote outlet control.

  • 5 years ago

    Search ebay. There are "Add on remote for less than 10 USD that can add remote control to any electrical appliance"- Fan, Lights, AC. You need electrical knowledge to connect this device to your AC circuit in 10 minutes.

  • 4 years ago

    the government is finding for to decrease rolling blackouts and unlock electric powered and organic gasoline materials by mandating that each and each new heating and cooling equipment contain a "non-detachable" FM receiver. The thermostat is likewise able to controlling different home equipment interior the domicile, together with electric powered water warmers, fridges, pool pumps, desktops and lights furniture in accordance with alerts from utility companies. If contractors and citizens refuse to conform with the mandate, their construction enables would be denied.

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