Connecticut heat waves push AC systems beyond their design limits. Most residential units are built to maintain about 20 degrees below outdoor temperature, so when it hits 95°F with high humidity, your system runs constantly trying to keep up.
Extended run times stress compressors, clog condensate drains, and cause electrical components to overheat. Add poor maintenance into the mix—dirty filters, blocked outdoor units, low refrigerant—and you’ve got a recipe for breakdown right when you need cooling most.
The solution isn’t a bigger AC unit. It’s proper maintenance, clean filters, clear outdoor units, and addressing small problems before they become expensive emergencies during the next heat wave.