The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has released data on U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for December 2024. The report indicates a significant increase in shipments compared to the same period in 2023.
December 2024 Shipments
In December 2024, total shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps reached 519,326 units, reflecting a 19.2% increase from 435,589 units shipped in December 2023.
- Central air conditioner shipments grew by 23.4%, reaching 294,336 units, up from 238,542 units in December 2023.
- Air-source heat pump shipments rose by 14.2%, totaling 224,990 units, compared to 197,047 units shipped during the same period in 2023.
Year-to-Date Shipments
The year-to-date shipment figures also show an upward trend:
- Total combined shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps in 2024 increased by 11.8%, reaching 9,681,770 units, compared to 8,656,674 units shipped during the same period in 2023.
- Year-to-date central air conditioner shipments rose by 10.3%, with 5,559,766 units shipped, compared to 5,040,042 units in 2023.
- Year-to-date air-source heat pump shipments increased by 14.0%, totaling 4,122,004 units, up from 3,616,632 units in the same period of 2023.
AHRI’s shipment data provides insight into industry trends, reflecting market demand for heating and cooling equipment in the U.S.
