What's the going rate in central NJ for a licensed electrical contractor to upgrade the wiring from an old breaker panel (1960) to a wall outlet that would be powering a new 110 volt window mount air conditioner?
I don't have the exact BTU capacity, but it's a standard 110v plug, and probably an existing 15 amp breaker.
When I try to run the unit off the existing outlet (controlled by a light switch), the breaker trips immediately.
I have not tried bypassing the light switch (since it's probably not rated for an AC compressor starting up).
My thinking however was it would be safer to run new wire w/double the amperage capacity (say 30 amps), and put in a new breaker and feed the outlet directly w/all upgraded wire and no switch (other than the breaker).
The home is a straightforward single level ranch structure, I was thinking of doing it myself, but it might be better to have a "pro" who's experienced, licensed, etc. do the job.
What's a fair price a typical contractor would charge ?