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AHRI: Heating, cooling shipments jump in February
Written by Ethan Bernard & Laura Miller
April 14, 2024
Domestic shipments of heating and cooling equipment soared in February, according to the latest data released from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
February shipments rose 18% month on month (m/m) and 4% year on year (y/y) to 1,749,080 units.

On a 12-month moving average (12MMA) basis, shipments increased 0.3% to 1,749,311 units vs. 1,744,138 units a month prior.

February shipments of residential and commercial storage water heaters rose 12% m/m and 9% y/y to a combined 874,176 units.
Shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps were up 37% m/m and 1% y/y to 657,509 units. A total of 372,897 AC units and 284,612 heat pump units were shipped in February.

Looking at the year-to-date combined total of all products, however, shows a 3% y/y decline to 3,230,205 units. While water heater shipments are higher y/y, shipments of the other two product categories showed y/y declines.

The full press release of this data is available on the AHRI website.
An interactive history of heating and cooling equipment shipment data is available on our website. If you need assistance logging in to or navigating the website, please contact us at info@steelmarketupdate.com.

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