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| % Constant or Occasional Problem | % Satisfactory or Good, Not a Problem | % Problem Index |
1 | Doors do not shut properly (N = 123) | 71.9*** | 24.2 | 47.7 |
2 | Unit is too hot in summer (N = 121) | 68.5*** | 29.0 | 39.5 |
3 | Unit is too cold in winter (N = 119) | 63.9*** | 33.6 | 30.3 |
4 | Poor insulation (N = 112) | 61.9*** | 33.0 | 28.9 |
5 | Pest infestation (N = 106) | 55.7*** | 36.5 | 19.2 |
6 | Problems with septic tank (N = 115) | 55.0*** | 40.8 | 14.2 |
7 | Poor venting from bathroom (N = 114) | 53.8 | 42.0 | 11.8 |
8 | Roof leaks (N = 118) | 53.3 | 45.0 | 8.3 |
9 | Poor flooring (N = 109) | 52.6 | 42.9 | 9.7 |
10 | Poor venting from kitchen (N = 112) | 52.6 | 42.4 | 10.2 |
11 | Unstable foundation (N = 111) | 52.1 | 42.7 | 9.4 |
12 | Windows do not close properly (N = 117) | 51.7 | 45.9 | 5.8 |
13 | Electrical wiring and/or outlets (N = 114) | 50.8 | 45.7 | 5.1 |
14 | Plumbing leaks (N = 106) | 48.6 | 46.8 | 1.8 |
15 | Mold (N = 109) | 47.0 | 46.1 | 0.9 |
16 | Poor venting from toilets (N = 114) | 46.5 | 50.0 | −3.5 |
17 | Humidity/condensation problems (N = 111) | 46.1 | 50.4 | −4.3 |
18 | Lack of privacy (poor sound proofing) (N = 115) | 45.2 | 49.6 | −4.4 |
19 | Poor air quality (N = 106) | 44.0 | 47.4 | −3.4 |
20 | House shakes when wind blows (N = 112) | 43.2 | 51.6 | −8.4 |
21 | Steps to the front door (N = 104) | 36.6*** | 56.2 | −19.6 |
22 | Insufficient hot/warm water (N = 103) | 30.9*** | 62.7 | −31.8 |
23 | Missing shingles (N = 74) | 27.8** | 40.8 | −13.0 |
24 | Inadequate number of electrical outlets (N = 104) | 27.2*** | 66.7 | −39.5 |