From: Mark 
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Is it normal for lights to dim for a second when the air conditioning turns on in a brand new house ?
Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 13:10:56 -0400

On 29 Aug 2005 09:48:50 -0700, "Rick S" 
wrote:

>I have a new home just build last year.  Should the lights dim for a
>second every time the air conditioner kicks on ?

What type of AC?  Window or central?  How big is the unit (BTU or TON)?

If it's a window unit, is it a 120V or 240V unit?

Define "dim".  Is it a noticeable flicker or an actual dim (like 50%) that
actually lasts for a full second?


Without this information, you'll just get guesses like you have been
getting.