Survey Summary - Over 90% of people feel that recent electricity bills have soared, and nearly 80% have changed how they use their air conditioners in response to the rising costs. - To save on electricity, the main measures taken regarding air conditioner usage were "changing the temperature setting," "changing the usage time," and "using alongside other home appliances." - In response to the soaring electricity bills, over 80% of people feel that the importance of air conditioner cleaning has increased.

Overview of the Survey on Air Conditioners and Soaring Electricity Bills At Ouchi ni Pro, in order to provide more useful information to those worried about air conditioner cleaning, we conducted an "Independent Survey Regarding the Websites of Air Conditioner Cleaning Companies." The overview of the questionnaire survey is as follows:

- Survey Purpose: Questionnaire on air conditioners and soaring electricity bills - Tool Used for Survey: CrowdWorks - Number of Respondents: 100 (Male: 49, Female: 50, No answer: 1) - Age Range of Respondents: Teens: 0, 20s: 9, 30s: 36, 40s: 37, 50s: 16, 60s and over: 2 - Survey Method: Internet research - Survey Period: April 2026 - Survey Region: Japan

Do you realize the recent increase in electricity bills? Item | Number of Respondents Strongly feel it | 46 Somewhat feel it | 48 Don't feel it much | 5 Don't feel it at all | 1

Did you change how you use your air conditioner due to soaring electricity bills? Item | Number of Respondents Changed significantly | 13 Changed a little | 65 Have not changed | 22 Don't know | 0

### Do you think cleaning your air conditioner can save on electricity bills? Item | Number of Respondents Strongly think so | 19 Somewhat think so | 60 Don't think so much | 19 Don't think so at all | 2

What are you doing as a measure against air conditioner electricity bills? (Multiple answers possible) Item | Number of Respondents Adjusting temperature setting | 81 Shortening usage time | 63 Cleaning/Maintenance | 38 Using other appliances (fans, heaters, etc.) together | 47 Measures against sunlight for outdoor units | 16 Not doing anything in particular | 3

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