【Ouchi ni Pro】Survey on the Relationship Between Cooking Habits and Air Conditioner Dirt

Survey Summary

87% of people have their air conditioner located in the same space as their kitchen stove or in a connected area, indicating a high possibility of oil residue accumulation.

Approximately 40% of respondents have noticed a sticky feeling on their living room air conditioner caused by oil buildup.

43% of respondents feel that the current cleaning frequency for air conditioners likely affected by oil residue is "insufficient," and 25% say they cannot increase cleaning frequency due to cost.

Overview of the Survey on Cooking Habits and Air Conditioner Dirt

To provide more useful information for those concerned about air conditioner cleaning, Ouchi ni Pro conducted an original survey titled "Survey on the Relationship Between Cooking Habits and Air Conditioner Dirt." The survey details are as follows:

Survey Purpose

Questionnaire on the relationship between cooking habits and air conditioner dirt

Tools Used for the Survey

CrowdWorks

Number of Respondents

100 people (Male: 43, Female: 55, No response: 2)

Age Groups of Respondents

Teens: 0, 20s: 11, 30s: 36, 40s: 34, 50s: 14, 60+: 5

Survey Method

Internet research

Survey Period

June 2026

Survey Region

Japan

The full survey details are also available on this page:

[Original Survey] Survey on the Relationship Between Cooking Habits and Air Conditioner Dirt | Ouchi ni Pro

How often do you cook oil-heavy dishes at home?

Item

Number of Respondents

Almost every day

17

3–4 times per week

32

1–2 times per week

36

Several times per month

12

Do not cook oil-heavy dishes

3

Is your home air conditioner located in the same space as your kitchen stove or in a connected area?

Item

Number of Respondents

Same space without walls or partitions

45

Separated but with connected airflow

42

Completely separated into a different space

13

Don't know

0

Do you operate the kitchen exhaust fan (range hood) while cooking?

Item

Number of Respondents

Always turn it on before cooking

63

Turn it on when I remember during cooking

27

Occasionally forget to turn it on

9

Generally do not turn it on

1

Have you ever noticed oil residue on your living room air conditioner?

Item

Number of Respondents

Clearly felt stickiness

8

Felt slightly sticky

33

Have mold or dust, but no stickiness

55

Do not notice any dirt at all

4

Do you think the current maintenance frequency for air conditioners likely absorbing oily cooking fumes is adequate?

Item

Number of Respondents

Adequate

19

Insufficient

43

Cannot increase frequency due to cost

25

Do not feel maintenance is necessary

13

Do you expect professional air conditioner cleaning services to remove oil residue?

Item

Number of Respondents

Strongly expect

30

Somewhat expect

54

Do not expect much

14

Do not expect at all

2

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