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2024 is Likely to be Even More Challenging for HVAC Contractors

Get Ready For a Bumpy Ride

January 6, 2024

With rising equipment prices, a presidential election, the impact of private equity, the supply chain, inflation in general, and more, 2024 brings many challenges.

High HVACR Hopes for 2017

2017 might be a pretty good year

Kyle Gargaro

January 16, 2017

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In my mind, the annual AHR Expo is always the unofficial start to the HVACR calendar year. The rest of the country has Ryan Seacrest and Carson Daly (or Mariah Carey looking annoyed and confused on stage) to help them ring in the New Year, but we have Wi-Fi thermostats and new geothermal products being displayed at the expo.

Central A/C and Heat Pump Shipments Up Sharply in June

Shipments of central air conditioners increased 19.1 percent, heat pumps increased 10 percent

August 15, 2016

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U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps totaled 1,022,363 units in June 2016, up 16.4 percent from 878,513 units shipped in June 2015, according to the latest statistics from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

HRAI Reports Big Increase in Ductless Shipments

Ductless split systems and residential air conditioning increase, other products decrease

June 13, 2016

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The Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) reported that ductless split systems shipments had a major increase of 20 percent in the first quarter of 2016. Residential air conditioning showed an increase of 2 percent.

July 31, 2013: Central A/C, Heat Pump Shipments Up 13.3 Percent

May Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Shipments Show Strong Increase

July 31, 2013

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Combined United States shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps totaled 753,437 units in May 2013, up 13.3 percent from 664,802 units shipped in May 2012, according to the latest statistics from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

June 21, 2013: Shipments of Central A/C and Heat Pumps Up 8.3 Percent

AHRI Releases April HVAC Shipment Data

June 21, 2013

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United States shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps totaled 632,187 units in April 2013, up 8.3 percent from 583,933 units shipped in April 2012, according to the latest statistics from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

All I See are Signs, All I See are Dollar Signs

Herb Woerpel

April 30, 2013

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Could Rhianna be the economic prophet this industry needs?

HVACR Industry Roars Back in 2013

Herb Woerpel

April 15, 2013

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Early 2013 statistics representing equipment sales and shipments are soaring, registering double-digit gains the industry hasn’t seen in years.

central a/c and air-source heat pump shipment graph

Facts + Figures: A/C, Warm Air Furnace, Residential Water Heater Shipments Up in July

October 1, 2012

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Source: Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Facts + Figures: February Water Heater Shipments Up, Other Shipments Down

May 14, 2012

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Source: Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.