Release of Factual Data on 'Air Conditioner Installation & Cleaning': Will Cheap Models Disappear Due to the '2027 Problem'? 30% Consider Replacement This Year. The Cheapest Route for AC Purchase is 'Direct Online Buying' + 'Competitive Bidding' for Installers
Meetsmore released survey results showing that air conditioner installation requests are peaking earlier in June, and combining online purchase with competitive bidding for installation is the cheapest method.
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Meetsmore Inc., which operates the online quote comparison and ordering service 'Meetsmore' (hereinafter Meetsmore, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Ayako Ishikawa), has announced trends in contractor requests for air conditioners and the results of a user survey. Additionally, we will explain cost-effective ways to replace air conditioners in anticipation of the 2027 problem, and key points to request for cleaning when doing a test run.
1. Release Points
- 'Early timing' of air conditioner installation requests advancing due to extreme heat and two-season climate: Requests concentrate in 'June', while the price peak is in 'July'.
- The peak for air conditioner cleaning fees is in 'June': It is recommended to request early in 'April/May'.
- Survey on replacement demand related to the '2027 Problem': About 30% are considering purchasing within the year.
- Contractor selection key is 'Price x Reliability': However, about 60% experience 'decision fatigue'.
- Cost optimization through competitive bidding: About 90% answered 'costs became cheaper', with cases of up to 10,000 yen difference.
- For replacements, the cheapest route is 'direct online buying' of the AC unit + 'competitive bidding' for the installation contractor.
- The guideline for requesting cleaning is 'once every 1-2 years': If you notice 'mold, bad odors, or coughing/sneezing', request it immediately.
2. Survey Results
[Survey 1]
- The beginning of AC season is trending earlier due to the two-season climate. AC installation requests concentrate in 'June'! The peak installation market price is in 'July'.
We compiled the number of quotes and requests for air conditioner installation. As a result, the peak for air conditioner installation requests in 2025 is expected to be 'June', surpassing the number of requests in 'July' for the first time in the past 3 years, showing a trend of moving forward. As temperatures rise year by year, making constant operation of air conditioners essential, installation demand is increasing before the height of summer arrives. In addition, the market price for installation costs has been hovering between 14,000 and 16,000 yen, recording its highest price in July when demand is tight.
1. Release Points
- 'Early timing' of air conditioner installation requests advancing due to extreme heat and two-season climate: Requests concentrate in 'June', while the price peak is in 'July'.
- The peak for air conditioner cleaning fees is in 'June': It is recommended to request early in 'April/May'.
- Survey on replacement demand related to the '2027 Problem': About 30% are considering purchasing within the year.
- Contractor selection key is 'Price x Reliability': However, about 60% experience 'decision fatigue'.
- Cost optimization through competitive bidding: About 90% answered 'costs became cheaper', with cases of up to 10,000 yen difference.
- For replacements, the cheapest route is 'direct online buying' of the AC unit + 'competitive bidding' for the installation contractor.
- The guideline for requesting cleaning is 'once every 1-2 years': If you notice 'mold, bad odors, or coughing/sneezing', request it immediately.
2. Survey Results
[Survey 1]
- The beginning of AC season is trending earlier due to the two-season climate. AC installation requests concentrate in 'June'! The peak installation market price is in 'July'.
We compiled the number of quotes and requests for air conditioner installation. As a result, the peak for air conditioner installation requests in 2025 is expected to be 'June', surpassing the number of requests in 'July' for the first time in the past 3 years, showing a trend of moving forward. As temperatures rise year by year, making constant operation of air conditioners essential, installation demand is increasing before the height of summer arrives. In addition, the market price for installation costs has been hovering between 14,000 and 16,000 yen, recording its highest price in July when demand is tight.