HRAI Reports Fourth-quarter Decrease

Residential A/C, Commercial A/C Product Shipments Decrease

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada — The Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) reported sales decreases year-to-date in commercial and residential air conditioning in the fourth quarter. Residential air conditioning showed a decrease of 20 percent, while commercial air conditioning showed a decrease of 17 percent.

Remaining product shipments showed an increase year-to-date as ductless split systems, unit heaters, and air-handler units increased 11 percent; chillers, 6 percent; and residential furnaces, 2 percent.

Publication date: 2/2/2015

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