IECC Zone 4A (south); 5A (north)

Mini Splits & Heat Pumps in New Jersey

New Jersey splits between the cooler north (Newark, Paterson) and warmer south (Cherry Hill, Atlantic City). Winters see lows in the teens statewide with periodic polar intrusions; summers are humid mid-80s. Coastal areas need salt-resistant outdoor units.

Climate Zone
4A (south); 5A (north)
Cooling Degree Days
1,100–1,400
Heating Degree Days
4,500–5,500
Dominant Load
balanced

What Works in New Jersey

Central and south NJ work well with 5°F-rated DIY units. Northern NJ benefits from hyper-heat for winter comfort. NJ Clean Energy Program and utility rebates (PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric) stack with federal 25C — total incentives can exceed $7,000.

MrCool DIY 5th GenMrCool Hyper Heat (north)

New Jersey Rebates & Incentives

NJ Clean Energy Program administers the main rebates. HEEHRA in rollout. Federal 25C stacks.

Major Utilities
  • PSE&G
  • JCP&L
  • Atlantic City Electric
  • Orange & Rockland

New Jersey Licensing & Install Rules

New Jersey requires a state HVACR contractor license from the Division of Consumer Affairs. Homeowner DIY permitted on primary residence.

Top New Jersey Metro Areas

We ship to every ZIP in New Jersey. Largest metros where we deliver most often:

Newark, NJ
Jersey City, NJ
Paterson, NJ
Elizabeth, NJ
Edison, NJ

Recommended for New Jersey Homes

Heat pumps and mini splits in our catalog that match Climate Zone 4A (south); 5A (north) conditions.

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