The a/c and heat pump shipment numbers reflect some of the headwinds industry leaders discussed during last month’s Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference: low consumer demand, high interest rates, tariffs on imported products and materials, and the continuing fallout from the refrigerant transition.
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The fully redesigned Reliance Water Heaters website offers an immersive and user-friendly experience with a focus on meeting the needs of homeowners, a press release from the company said.
GE Appliances plans to expand its U.S.-made air-conditioning and water-heating portfolio, increase output across all product lines, and further modernize its 11 U.S. manufacturing plants with new automation and capital equipment.
The shipment data reflect a market still adapting to challenges presented by the transition to A2L-compatible equipment, a shortage of aftermarket R-454B for use by contractors, and uncertainty about the Trump administration's tariff policy.
The May transactions took place as HVAC contractors continued to grapple with the limited availability of R-454B, caused by a shortage of the proper cylinders for the A2L refrigerant.