Is it actually bad to have an air conditioner on when its thunder storming?

Question

Is it actually bad to have an air conditioner on when its thunder storming?

Answer 1

It's actually bad to have any electrical appliance hooked up during a thunderstorm because they are at risk of a power surge causing them to blow up. Turn off all major appliances especially computers, air conditoners and television sets.  

Answer 2

it would be safer

Answer 3

No it's not. It's actually good because if you have to shut the windows, it keeps you cool. There's no reason why it would be bad.  

Answer 4

Yes, lightning is attracted to air conditioners and hits them all the time, and the air conditioner conducts lightning right into your bedroom where you're sleeping and kills.

Answer 5

In a home with a properly installed electrical system, you have nothing to fear.

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Answer 6

Do your parents always feed you this c**p?

Answer 7

thunder poisons the air, it kills thousands of breathers a year