Last year was another great year for heat pump sales (up 19.6 percent from 2013), and this year’s sales are looking strong, as well. According to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), as of February 2015, year-to-date total shipments of central air-source heat pumps increased 19.5 percent over 2014, which is good news for contractors as well as manufacturers.
Manufacturers are obviously happy they’re selling more equipment, while contractors are thrilled customers are finally choosing to replace their existing heating and cooling systems rather than repair them. And, more often than not, homeowners are finding the new crop of heat pumps — boasting greater comfort levels and higher efficiencies — to be an attractive option.