Concerns about air conditioner shortages and delivery delays Manufacturer "Test run at this time"
Demand for air conditioners will increase toward the
full-scale summer, but there are concerns about shortages and delays in
delivery due to the effects of semiconductor shortages. Air-conditioning
manufacturers are conducting test runs of air-conditioners at this time, and if
there are any problems, they are calling for early replacement or repair.
According to air conditioner manufacturers, the shortage of
semiconductors and other parts and the restrictions on going out in Shanghai,
China, which had continued until last month, have affected the manufacture and
shipment of air conditioners by some manufacturers.
Furthermore, in the aftermath, orders are being gathered
from other manufacturers, and each company is concerned about shortages and
delays in delivery in the future.
For this reason, each company is calling for a test run of
the air conditioner at this time before the full-scale summer, and if there is
a problem, replace it with a new one or repair it as soon as possible.
According to Daikin Industries, a survey of 600 people in
April found that about 59% of people had never tried a test run before the
summer.
Regarding the test run procedure, the company wants you to
set the cooling to the lowest temperature and check if cold air is coming out,
and then run for another 30 minutes to check for water leaks and offensive
odors.
Asuka Yui of the Daikin Public Relations Group said,
"Inquiries about installation and repair will increase rapidly around
July. I would like you to test run this time to prepare for the summer."
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