AHRI reports September HVAC shipments, marking six consecutive months of gains
Just over 900,000 combined central air conditioners and heat pumps were shipped in September, up 18% from last year
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AHRI on Friday released its September shipment figures, showing yet another across-the-board gain.
Details: Just over 900,000 combined central air conditioners and heat pumps were shipped in September, up 18% from last year. Heat pump shipments, in particular, jumped 27% year-over-year to 383,000.
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September marks the sixth consecutive month of combined shipment growth compared to last year.
Why it matters: Shipments, which generally indicate the health of the replacement market, took a 17% hit in 2023 — and were expected to fall again this year.
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However, they haven’t. As of September, year-to-date combined shipments have topped 7.6 million, about 6% higher than the same period last year.
What’s next: Using the “15-year average lifespan logic” — where today’s shipments mirror those from 15 years ago — the decade of growth from 2010 to 2020 suggests a bright outlook for the next ten years.
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October’s shipment figures will be released during the second week of December.
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