The Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute data show that heat pump, a/c, furnace. and water heater shipments all fell in October in comparison to the same month last year.
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.
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.
Continuing their ongoing partnership, NASCAR legend Ward Burton worked hand-in-hand with State water heaters to install a Premier AL Smart Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater into his family home, built in 1999.
The versatility of this unit allows it to be used for a small amount of water or connected in line with a main water heater for instantaneous hot water.
The ProLine Specialty Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater series for low-demand, point-of-use applications, such as office lavatories, handwashing stations, emergency stations, RVs, and more, features 2.5-, 4-, and 6-gallon models.
This 150- to 2,500-gallon electric water heater ranges from 12-360 kW, and features 150 psi ASME code glass lining, an ASME temperature and pressure relief valve, internal fusing (above 120 A), and magnesium anode rods.
These 150- to 2,500-gallon electric water heaters are available from 12 to 162 kW and feature internal fusing (above 120 A) and magnesium anode rods. The water heaters also offer immersion thermostats; a manual reset high limit; a hinged, lockable door; and a channel iron skid base.
