07/01/2026
🥵 Maryland is Feeling the Heat! ☀️
With heat dome conditions bringing prolonged high temperatures and heat indexes well into the 90s and even 100°+, your air conditioner is working overtime.
Here's how you can help your system perform its best:
❄️ Set your thermostat to a comfortable temperature and avoid constantly adjusting it.
🪟 Keep blinds and curtains closed during the hottest part of the day.
🧹 Replace your air filter if it's dirty to improve airflow.
🚪 Keep doors and windows closed to keep cool air inside.
🌬️ Make sure your outdoor A/C unit is free of grass, leaves, and other debris.
🍳 Avoid using your oven, dryer, and other heat-producing appliances during the hottest hours of the day if possible.
🪭 Use ceiling fans or box/pedestal fans to help circulate cool air (remember—they cool people, not rooms).
When should you call Clean Air?
✅ Warm or hot air is coming from your vents.
✅ Your system is making unusual noises or producing strange odors.
✅ Ice is forming on your indoor or outdoor unit.
✅ Your A/C is repeatedly turning on and off.
When you probably DON'T need to call:
✔️ Your A/C has been running most of the day during 100° weather. That's normal!
✔️ It's 100°F outside and your home is holding around 75-80°, even though your thermostat is set to 68°F. During extreme heat, most residential systems simply aren't designed to maintain that large of a temperature difference.
✔️ Your system is cooling steadily—it just takes longer than usual during the hottest part of the afternoon.
⚠️ Remember: A properly functioning A/C system may run almost continuously during a heat dome. That's often a sign it's doing exactly what it was designed to do. If your home has been comfortable and your system suddenly can't keep up, or you notice any of the warning signs above, that's the time to give us a call.
💙 Let our family help your family stay comfortable all summer long.
📞 Call Clean Air at 410-633-3737 if you think your system isn't operating as it should. We're here to help!
❤️Please remember, be kind to your service technicians and our office staff, we know it's hot and want to help as much as we can!
Stay cool, stay hydrated, and don't forget to check on family, friends, neighbors, and pets during these extreme temperatures! 🌞❄️