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North American market overview.

Author(s) : GROFF G. C.

Summary

The US market for heat pumps and air conditioning units for residential and commercial buildings continues to be one of the strongest in the world, with annual factory shipments of more than 5.6 million unitary cooling units and approximately 1.4 million unitary heat pumps. Canada provides an additional market for 25 000 units annually. During 2000 and 2001, the North American unit sales have suffered due to colder summer temperatures. In the US, heat pump sales have been increasing as a percentage of total unitary shipments, reflecting higher residential building activity in regions where heat pumps are an attractive choice and also due to a growing replacement market. Concerns over future fuel availability and costs are also a factor in the increased sale of heat pumps (often in conjunction with gas or oil-fired heating units).

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  • Original title: North American market overview.
  • Record ID : 2005-0478
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Figures, economy
  • Source: Hands-on experience with heat pumps in buildings. Workshop report [CD-ROM].
  • Publication date: 2001/10/10

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