Technician refuses to repair AC unit on 23rd floor over safety risks, shares video
A technician refused to service an AC outdoor unit mounted precariously outside a 23rd-floor balcony. The video prompted questions over worker safety, building design and accountability.
A video showing a dangerously placed AC outdoor unit on the 23rd floor of a high-rise apartment has sparked concern online after a technician refused to service it, calling the setup a serious risk to life.
Shared by X account Saffron Chargers, the clip showed how the unit was installed precariously outside a narrow balcony space, leaving barely any room for a person to safely access it.
The sheer height and lack of support structures made the situation look alarming even on camera.
In the video, the technician recording was seen pointing out the placement and explaining why he turned down the job. “Let me show you where they have the AC put up and want it serviced. If they attach it like this, who will want to service it? This is the 23rd floor...who will do this just to earn Rs 300-400?” he said, stressing that the risk far outweighed the pay.
He then questioned accountability, adding that if someone were to fall while attempting repairs, “who will take the responsibility?”
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The clip triggered a wider conversation around safety standards in residential buildings and the risks faced by service workers.
Several users pointed out that proper safety equipment for working at heights did exist and could reduce such dangers if made accessible and mandatory.
Others argued that the issue ran deeper, blaming poor building design and lack of regulations, pointing out that in several countries, dedicated and accessible spaces were planned for outdoor units to avoid such hazards.
Several viewers were also left baffled at how the unit was installed in the first place, with some calling the balcony design itself a “death trap” for technicians.