Heat pump sales near parity with air conditioners in the U.S.
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Heat pumps, which both heat and cool spaces, are approaching sales parity with conventional air conditioners in the U.S. In 2025, sales were essentially tied, with heat pumps even outselling ACs in September for the first time. Through April of this year, the gap has narrowed further — heat pump sales are up ~1% year-over-year while AC sales are down ~8%, according to industry data. Heat pumps have already outsold gas furnaces for years, and this trend signals a major shift toward more efficient HVAC technology.
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bskyHeat pump sales near parity with air conditioners in the U.S.canarymedia.comKey quotes
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Through April of this year, the already-slim gap has narrowed further.
Compared with the same period last year, heat pump sales are up by about 1%, while AC sales are down by nearly 8%, according to data from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, a trade group.
Heat pumps are essentially reversible ACs: The same unit both heats and cools a space.
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