| FAQs
1. How do my colleagues subscribe to the report?
Go to http://www.ahrinet.org/statistics and click on Subscribe.
2. What is considered a shipment?
A shipment is defined as when a unit transfers ownership; a consignment is not a transfer of ownership.
3. Does this data represent shipments to the U.S. only or are shipments outside of the U.S. included?
This data represents shipments to customers that are sold within the fifty United States and District of Columbia, whether produced domestically or imported.
4. Do you provide U.S. data by state?
No, that data is not available publicly.
5. Is historical data available in Excel?
No, reports are only available in the format of their original release.
6. Is data available in a different format?
The only format available is provided on the website.
7. Does the December YTD data equal a full calendar year?
Yes, it does.
8. Can I purchase additional industry data from AHRI?
No, AHRI statistical data is not for sale.
9. Does AHRI provide information for academic research purposes?
No, AHRI is not authorized by our members to provide information other than what is listed on our website.
10. How much of the industry does the data represent?
Although we cannot get into specifics about how much of the industry the data represents, in general, AHRI is one of the largest trade associations in the nation, representing more than 300 heating, water heating, ventilation, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration manufacturers within the global HVACR industry. AHRI’s 300+ member companies account for more than 90 percent of the residential and commercial air conditioning, space heating, water heating, and commercial refrigeration equipment manufactured and sold in North America.
11. Where can I find the definitions for the products included in this report?
Download product definitions for monthly shipment reports here.
12. I am using your website’s data in an article. How do I secure your permission to use this data?
Any information posted on our website does not require permission to use. While we do not have a required citation format, in articles we ask that you state you received this information from AHRI.
About AHRI
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is the trade association representing manufacturers of air conditioning, heating, and commercial refrigeration, and water heating equipment. An internationally recognized advocate for the industry, AHRI develops standards for and certifies the performance of many of these products. AHRI’s 300+ member companies manufacture quality, efficient, and innovative residential and commercial air conditioning, space heating, water heating, and commercial refrigeration equipment and components for sale in North America and around the world. |
