[Ouchi ni Pro] Survey on Discomfort During Air Conditioner Use

Survey Summary

- 84% of people have felt discomfort while using an air conditioner, and 4% experience discomfort every time they use it. - The most common types of discomfort are 'chills', 'sore throat', and 'sluggishness'. - The most likely perceived cause of discomfort is 'wind direction/airflow'. - 82% believe there is a correlation between air conditioner cleanliness and discomfort, and 20% have actually hired an air conditioner cleaning service.

Overview of the Survey on Discomfort During Air Conditioner Use

To provide more beneficial information for those worried about air conditioner cleaning, 'Ouchi ni Pro' conducted an 'original survey on discomfort during air conditioner use'. The overview of the survey is as follows:

- Survey Objective: Questionnaire on discomfort when using an air conditioner - Tool Used: CrowdWorks - Number of Respondents: 100 people (Male: 47, Female: 52, No Answer: 1) - Respondent Age Demographics: Teens: 0, 20s: 12, 30s: 30, 40s: 40, 50s: 13, 60s and above: 5 - Survey Method: Internet Research - Survey Period: April 2026 - Survey Region: Japan

Have you ever felt discomfort while using an air conditioner?

- Frequently: 7 - Sometimes: 77 - Rarely: 12 - Never felt it: 4

What kind of discomfort do you experience when using an air conditioner?

- Sluggishness: 23 - Headache: 7 - Sore throat: 25 - Chills: 30 - Stiff shoulders or neck: 4 - Stomachache/Diarrhea: 0 - Constipation: 0 - Dizziness/Lightheadedness: 1 - Insomnia: 0 - Mental changes (Irritation, lack of concentration, etc.): 2 - None in particular: 8

How often do you experience discomfort from the air conditioner?

- Every time: 4 - Sometimes: 61 - Very rarely: 28 - Never: 7

What do you think is the cause of the discomfort caused by the air conditioner?

- Wind direction/airflow: 44 - Dirty air: 27 - Temperature setting: 19 - Don't know: 10

Do you think air conditioner discomfort is related to the cleanliness of the air conditioner?

- Strongly agree: 21 - Somewhat agree: 61 - Don't really agree: 16 - Completely disagree: 2

Have you ever considered air conditioner cleaning to relieve AC discomfort?

- Actually hired someone: 20 - Researched a few companies: 24 - It crossed my mind: 40 - Not at all: 16

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