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【Ouchi ni Pro】Survey on Air Conditioner Inspection Awareness Before Typhoon and Rainy Season

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Published Jul 4, 2026 3:20 AM ・ Updated Jul 8, 2026 6:29 PM ・ 12 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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【Ouchi ni Pro】Survey on Air Conditioner Inspection Awareness Before Typhoon and Rainy Season — Image: PR TIMES

⚡ Key Points

A survey by Ouchi ni Pro reveals low awareness of air conditioner maintenance before typhoon and heavy rain season, with only 8% actively checking annually.
However, 74% expressed interest in consulting professionals, indicating potential for service demand growth.

A survey by Ouchi ni Pro reveals low awareness of air conditioner maintenance before typhoon and heavy rain season, with only 8% actively checking annually. However, 74% expressed interest in consulting professionals, indicating potential for service demand growth.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000560.000117030.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jul 4, 2026

Survey Summary

Only 8% of respondents said they 'always pay attention' to air conditioner inspections before typhoon and heavy rain season, while 20% admitted they 'never thought about it'.

About 10% have experienced malfunctions or abnormalities in their outdoor AC units due to typhoons or heavy rain, while 90% reported no issues.

Approximately 60% have not taken measures to prevent water submersion or flooding risks for their outdoor AC units.

74% of respondents expressed a desire to consult professional service providers for air conditioner maintenance before typhoon season.

Overview of the Survey on Air Conditioner Inspection Awareness Before Typhoon and Heavy Rain Season

Ouchi ni Pro conducted an original survey titled 'Survey on Air Conditioner Inspection Awareness Before Typhoon and Heavy Rain Season' to provide more useful information for individuals concerned about air conditioner cleaning. The survey details are as follows:

Survey Purpose

Questionnaire on awareness of air conditioner inspection before typhoon and heavy rain season

Survey Tool Used

CrowdWorks

Number of Respondents

100 (Male: 49, Female: 51)

Age Groups Surveyed

Teens: 0, 20s: 4, 30s: 30, 40s: 38, 50s: 19, 60s and above: 9

Survey Method

Online research

Survey Period

July 2026

Survey Region

Japan

Survey details are also available on this page:

[Original Survey] Survey on Air Conditioner Inspection Awareness Before Typhoon and Heavy Rain Season | Ouchi ni Pro

Have you ever paid attention to air conditioner inspection before typhoon and heavy rain season?

Item

Number of Respondents

Always pay attention every year

Occasionally pay attention

Never paid attention

Never thought about it

Have you ever experienced malfunctions in your outdoor AC unit due to typhoons or heavy rain?

Item

Number of Respondents

Malfunctioned

Unusual noise or irregular operation

No issues

Have you ever cleaned around the outdoor unit or taken measures against water submersion/flooding before typhoon season?

Item

Number of Respondents

Every time

When noticed

Rarely do so

Never do so

Do you want to complete air conditioner cleaning before typhoon or heavy rain season?

Item

Number of Respondents

Strongly want to

Somewhat want to

Not really

Not at all

Have you ever experienced water leakage or odor from your indoor AC unit during heavy rain?

Item

Number of Respondents

Experienced

Heard of it but never experienced

Never heard or experienced

Would you like to consult or hire a professional for inspection and maintenance before typhoon season?

Item

Number of Respondents

Definitely want to

Depending on the content

Want to handle it myself

Don't feel it's necessary

About Ouchi ni Pro

'Ouchi ni Pro' is a comparison and booking platform that allows users to safely and confidently select trusted professionals for various home-related services.

The platform features a wide range of daily-life services such as air conditioner cleaning, bathroom cleaning, house cleaning, and estate clearance. Users can efficiently find suitable service providers from over 4,000 registered professionals nationwide, based on service area, price range, service details, and more than 20,000 user reviews.

User reviews reflect actual experiences and feedback, enabling even first-time users to confidently consider services.

Currently, a review submission campaign is ongoing, offering digital gift cards worth up to 1,000 yen to participants. Ouchi ni Pro supports the creation of more comfortable living environments through reliable and satisfying service provider selection.

[Service Areas]

Hokkaido / Aomori Prefecture / Iwate Prefecture / Miyagi Prefecture / Akita Prefecture / Yamagata Prefecture / Fukushima Prefecture / Ibaraki Prefecture / Tochigi Prefecture / Gunma Prefecture / Saitama Prefecture / Chiba Prefecture / Tokyo / Kanagawa Prefecture / Niigata Prefecture / Toyama Prefecture / Ishikawa Prefecture / Fukui Prefecture / Yamanashi Prefecture / Nagano Prefecture / Gifu Prefecture / Shizuoka Prefecture / Aichi Prefecture / Mie Prefecture / Shiga Prefecture / Kyoto Prefecture / Osaka Prefecture / Hyogo Prefecture / Nara Prefecture / Wakayama Prefecture / Tottori Prefecture / Shimane Prefecture / Okayama Prefecture / Hiroshima Prefecture / Yamaguchi Prefecture / Tokushima Prefecture / Kagawa Prefecture / Ehime Prefecture / Kochi Prefecture / Fukuoka Prefecture / Saga Prefecture / Nagasaki Prefecture / Kumamoto Prefecture / Oita Prefecture / Miyazaki Prefecture / Kagoshima Prefecture / Okinawa Prefecture

About Zero Accel Co., Ltd.

Zero Accel Co., Ltd. operates its business with the mission of 'creating new value' to enrich people's lives. The company runs diverse businesses including pet food, cosmetics, shared offices, web media operations, and advertising management. Leveraging extensive experience in web marketing, the company is expanding its operations with the goal of going public.

Headquarters

10F, NTV Yotsuya Building, 5-3-23 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative

CEO Hirotaka Oofuku

Established

April 2020

Business Activities

Media operations

Official Website: https://zero-accel.co.jp/

[Affiliated Companies]

Zero Ad Co., Ltd.

Corporate Site: https://zero-ad.co.jp/

Service Site: https://zero-ads.jp/

BimoRa Co., Ltd.

Official Site: https://bimora.co.jp/

Official EC: https://bimora.jp/

Wan-Plate Co., Ltd.

Official Site: https://wan-plate.co.jp/

Official EC: https://wan-plate.jp/

The Building Co., Ltd.

Corporate Site: https://the-building.co.jp/

Akasaka Station Front Store: https://the-building.co.jp/lp/daifuku/

Showa-dori Store: https://the-from.com/

[Related Businesses]

GLOW-NAVI

https://glownavi.com/

Coco-Moola

https://cc-moola.com/

Zero Media

https://zero-medi.com

FACT BOX

Source: PR TIMES
Category: Survey

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The images include a title slide with a stormy landscape and four pie charts illustrating survey results on air conditioner maintenance awareness and experiences during typhoon/heavy rain seasons. The charts show responses to questions about inspection awareness, outdoor unit issues, maintenance actions, and desire for pre-typhoon cleaning.

The title slide for the survey, featuring a stormy landscape with bent trees and a light pole, and the "Ouchi ni Pro" logo.
A pie chart showing that 41% sometimes consider air conditioner inspections before typhoon/heavy rain season, 31% have never considered it, 20% never thought about it, and 8% always consider it.
A pie chart indicating that 90% of respondents have not experienced issues with their outdoor air conditioner units during typhoons/heavy rain, 8% had abnormal sounds or malfunctions, and 2% experienced breakdowns.
A pie chart showing that 32% never perform outdoor unit cleaning or flood risk measures, 31% rarely do, 31% do when they notice, and 6% do every time.
A pie chart illustrating that 53% somewhat want to complete air conditioner cleaning before typhoons/heavy rain, 33% don't really want to, 7% strongly want to, and 7% don't want to at all.

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Announced　Jul 4, 2026 3:20 AM — Distributor PR TIMES
Collected　Jul 3, 2026 6:37 PM
AI structured & analyzed　Jul 7, 2026 9:12 AM
Desk-reviewed & published　Jul 4, 2026 3:20 AM

FAQ

Is air conditioner inspection necessary before typhoons?

Yes, inspection and cleaning help prevent flooding and malfunctions of outdoor units.

Why does air conditioner water leakage occur?

Mainly due to clogged drain hoses or dirty filters. Regular cleaning helps prevent this.

Can I inspect the AC myself?

Basic cleaning is possible, but electrical or elevated checks should be done by professionals.

What is Ouchi ni Pro?

A platform to compare and book home services like AC cleaning from nationwide professionals.

What do I get for submitting a review?

You'll receive a digital gift card worth up to 1,000 yen.

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