[RickyRobert]

richeyb - Can a power outage really ruin your air conditioning system? The short answer is yes– a sudden loss of main power can have an effect on a system, especially if you are in a situation where the power goes on and off repeatedly. With constant power available the internal circuitry knows how to start up and shut down the system without placing the unit at risk. Repeated on/off power outages robs that circuity of the opportunity to perform its normal function. (This is why all manuals state the the A/C unit should be off when first connecting to shore power or starting the generator.) I'd strongly suggest that you shut the A/C down when you have the power to do so and not turn it back on until the external power has stabilized. (And, as I have posted a few times, give serious consideration to acquiring a power conditioner - it's a lot cheaper in the long run than repair/replacement to damaged electronics.)