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# Summer Cooling Checklist

By [Sheri Lee (@sheridepuydesign)](https://listium.com/@sheridepuydesign)

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Published 20 May 2024 · Updated 30 May 2024

Category: home & garden

Staying cool in the summer can be a challenge.

Use this handy list and you could save up to $250 a year on energy costs.

Visit savewithppl.com for more information.

## Items

### 1. [Seal air leaks in windows](https://listium.com/@sheridepuydesign/108063/summer-cooling-checklist/0/seal-air-leaks-in-windows)

Item ID: `0`

- Done: false
- Notes: Properly seal your home to prevent A/C from escaping outside. Sealing air leaks can save you up to $150 annually in energy costs.
- Shop: Link

### 2. [Change A/C unit filters](https://listium.com/@sheridepuydesign/108063/summer-cooling-checklist/1/change-ac-unit-filters)

Item ID: `1`

- Done: false
- Notes: Replace your air filters, using HEPA filters that can remove 99.9 percent of particles. Keeping your air filters clean can improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by 10%.
- Shop: Link

### 3. [Get a cooler fan and smart switch](https://listium.com/@sheridepuydesign/108063/summer-cooling-checklist/2/get-a-cooler-fan-and-smart-switch)

Item ID: `2`

- Done: false
- Notes: A smart fan switch helps you control the speed of your ceiling fan from anywhere so you can save energy by ensuring fans are off when they are not being used.
- Shop: -

### 4. [Adjust thermostat](https://listium.com/@sheridepuydesign/108063/summer-cooling-checklist/4/adjust-thermostat)

Item ID: `4`

- Done: false
- Notes: Save $100 annually by adjusting your thermostat by 7 – 10°F for 8 hours a day or by using a programmable thermostat.
- Shop: Link

### 5. [Switch to a heat pump system](https://listium.com/@sheridepuydesign/108063/summer-cooling-checklist/5/switch-to-a-heat-pump-system)

Item ID: `5`

- Done: false
- Notes: If your unit is nearing the end of its life, consider switching to a heat pump system or ENERGY STAR-rated central A/C system.
- Shop: Link

### 6. [Buy a new air purifier](https://listium.com/@sheridepuydesign/108063/summer-cooling-checklist/6/buy-a-new-air-purifier)

Item ID: `6`

- Done: false
- Notes: Get an air purifier to remove pollen from your indoor air. Energy-efficient air purifiers are available on the PPL marketplace.
- Shop: Link