Will thunder damage the air conditioner?

It is best not to turn on the air conditioner in thunderstorm weather in summer. Air conditioning is one of the most vulnerable electrical appliances to lightning, because the refrigeration compressor of air conditioning is installed outdoors. If electrified, it will not only be easily struck by lightning, but also be dragged to the main engine, burning out and even causing a fire. So it's best not to turn on the air conditioner when it thunders and rains.