U.S. Central AC and Heat Pump Shipments Surge 27.3% in September 2026, AHRI Reports
AHRI data shows U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps rose 27.3% year over year in September 2026, with central ACs leading at +40.9%. Year-to-date combined volumes reached 7.06 million units, up 7.9% from the same period in 2025.
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