July, August, and September heat in Maryland can make your home uncomfortable and your energy bills skyrocket. If you’re wondering why your house gets so hot in the summer, or are looking for summer home tips on how to keep your house cool, the answer might be simpler (and more affordable) than you think.
At the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC), we help Maryland residents looking for help on how to keep a house cool in summer with no-cost weatherization assistance!
If your home feels like an oven during the day, it may not be well insulated. Hot air sneaks in through cracks, poorly sealed windows, and especially the attic. How hot do attics get in summer? Many can reach over 130°F, and that heat spreads through the rest of the house!
Weatherization helps seal off the heat so your home stays cooler. Common upgrades include:
These changes don’t just improve comfort—they lower your energy use, which means lower electricity bills all summer long.
Experts recommend setting your thermostat to 78°F when you’re home in the summer and turning it up a few degrees when you’re away. But even with the right temperature setting, poor insulation can make your AC work too hard—or not work at all.
That’s where CAC’s weatherization program can help.
With CAC’s weatherization assistance, you don’t have to face the summer heat alone, and you can upgrade your home at no cost! Services may include:
We’ve helped thousands of Maryland homeowners and renters save energy and stay comfortable year-round. You could be next—visit our income eligibility page to see if your family qualifies.
Applying is easy! Here’s how it works:
