HVAC equipment shipments slip in April

Shipments of heating and cooling equipment receded in April from March, according to the latest data released from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Following the multi-month high recorded in March, shipments remain strong through April in comparison to recent months.

April shipments declined 6% month on month (m/m) to 1.86 million units, 7% greater than the same month one year prior. Recall that shipments had jumped 18% m/m in February and 13% m/m in March.