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    February 14, 2025

    HVAC equipment shipments slow in December but strong annually

    Written by Brett Linton

    Shipments of heating and cooling equipment in the US fell to an 11-month low in December, according to the latest data released by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). This marked the fourth-lowest monthly shipment rate of the last four and a half years.

    December shipments declined for a second month, falling 8% month over month (m/m) to 1.56 million units (Figure 1, left). This follows typical seasonal slowdowns as air conditioner and heat pump shipments decrease in the winter months.

    Brett Linton

    Brett Linton is a digital operations analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.

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