Understanding Air Conditioning Limits During New Jersey Heat Waves

After what felt like a furnace blast, New Jersey finally saw relief after the state’s first heat wave of 2025 concluded with the final day of extreme heat on June 25. Needless to say, it’s a welcome relief.

Unfortunately, with summer just getting started, it’s almost certain New Jersey will see another heat wave in the not-so-distant future. And although some folks may welcome that, others would rather it not be so steamy.

Thinking back to our first heat wave of 2025, ask yourself this. Did my air conditioner hold up to the test?

Now, yes, experts have their tips on where you should keep your thermostat during oppressively extreme heat (Kylie Moore has more on what the experts say here). In reality, it may not even matter what you have that thermostat set to.

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