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Research and Markets: Air Conditioning Industry in Greece – 2011: An Industry in Decline and Heavily Reliant on Imports
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DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/10c61d/air_conditioning_2)
has announced the addition of ICAP Group’s new report “Air
Conditioning 2011 – Greece” to their offering.
The manufacturing sector of air conditioners in Greece is restricted to
a small number of companies. The production of air conditioning
appliances in our country is low and mainly regards Central Air
Conditioning Units.
The sector of imports is wider as it includes a remarkable number of
companies. Among importers there are significant differences both in
terms of their size and their degree of activation in the sector of air
conditioning (expressed as the share of the sales of the examined
products in the total turnover).
The demand for most air conditioner categories is mainly covered by
imports. The domestic production of air conditioners regards mainly
central air conditioning units (An air conditioner -often referred to as AC, is a home appliance, system or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle. In construction, a complete system, coolers and fan coils, while it has been
dropping over the last years. The domestic market of air conditioners is
expected to fall during 2011, as the prolonged depression continues to
affect investments (building activity) to a great extent as well as
restrict the household available income.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Introduction – Key Financial Figure Evolution in the Manufacturing
Sector of Air Conditioners
2. The Demand for Air Conditioners
2.1 The Characteristics of Demand
2.2 Factors that Affect Demand
3. The Supply of the Sector
3.1 Sector Structure
3.2 Advertising Expenditure of Air Conditioners
3.3 Description of Air Conditioning Distribution Networks
3.4 Sales of Manufacturers
3.5 Financial Data of Manufacturers
3.6 Sales of Importers
3.7 Financial Analysis of Sector Importers
3.8 Ranking of Sector Importers based on Profitability
4. The Market of Air Conditioning Appliances
4.1 Domestic Production of Air Conditioners
4.2 The Domestic Market of Sir Conditioning Appliances- Company Shares
5. The International Market of Air Conditioners
5.1 International Sales of Air Conditioners (2005-2010) For more
information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/10c61d/air_conditioning_2
Central Air Conditioning Systems – A US Market Overview
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NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Central Air Conditioning Systems – A US Market Overview
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The top 25% of efficient central air conditioning (CAC) models can bear the “ENERGY STAR” label, and, to be eligible, they have to have a minimum SEER level of 14. In addition, the minimum Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) levels for Energy Star® split system models must be 11.5 and for Energy Star® single-package models must be 11.0. Air conditioners bearing the Energy Star® label can be two time more efficient than some existing units. Consumption of energy by the current range of air conditioners is 30%-50% lower than air conditioners of the 1970s for producing the same amount of cooling.
Central Air Conditioning product segments analyzed in this study include Direct Expansion (DX) Central Air Conditioning Systems and Central Plant/Chilled Water Central Air Conditioning Systems (Central Plant AC Systems) also referred as Applied Systems. The report also analyzes the market of the sub-segments of DX Systems – Split AC Systems (greater than 8 kW of cooling capacity), Packaged AC Systems and Heat Pumps; and Central Plant AC Systems – Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air Handling Units and Fan Coil Units.
In terms of unit shipments, Central Air Conditioners in the US are estimated at 4.5 million units in 2010, valued at US$ 9.22 billion. Though unit shipments are forecast to exhibit low CAGR of 1.70% over the 2006-2015 analysis period, shipment value is expected to maintain high CAGR of 5.02% during the same period. This can be attributed to changes in unit prices that vary from year to year, dependent on demand and new technologies. The market for 2011 is expected to touch 4.8 million units valued at US$ 9.7 billion.
The market report includes the complete competitive landscape for CAC market in the United States which comprises market share analysis (2009) for leading market players including Carrier, Goodman, Lennox, McQuay, Nordyne, Rheem, Trane and York. The study analyses these major players with respect to key financials, product listing & analysis, key brands, competitors and production plant locations & capacities. The report also briefly profiles 50 other key market players in the United States.
This 198 page United States market report includes 36 charts (includes a data table and graphical representation for each chart), supported with meaningful and easy to understand graphical presentation, of market numbers. The statistical tables represent the data for the US CAC unit shipments and value of shipments by product segments, sub-segments and by the cooling capacity (Btuh).
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. PRODUCT SEGMENTATION
2.1 Central Air Conditioning Systems
2.1.1 Direct Expansion (DX) Central Air Conditioning Systems
2.1.1.1 Components of DX Central Air Conditioning Systems
Evaporator
Compressor
Expansion Valve
2.1.1.2 DX AC Systems Equipment Type
2.1.1.2.1 Packaged Central Air Conditioning Systems
2.1.1.2.2 Split System Central Air Conditioning Systems
Ductless Multi-Split Systems
2.1.1.2.3 Heat Pumps
2.1.1.2.3.1 Air Source Heat Pumps
2.1.1.2.3.2 Ground Source Heat Pumps
2.1.1.2.3.3 Direct Geoexchange Heat Pumps
2.1.1.2.3.4 Water Source Heat Pumps
2.1.2 Central Plant/Chilled Water Central Air Conditioning Systems
2.1.2.1 Components of Central Plant/Chilled Water Air Conditioning Systems
2.1.2.1.1 Chillers (Central Plant)
2.1.2.1.2 Air Handling Units or Fan Coil Units
2.1.2.1.3 Air Ducts
2.1.2.1.4 Cooling Tower
2.1.2.2 Central Plant AC Systems Equipment Types
2.1.2.2.1 Chillers
2.1.2.2.1.1 Reciprocating Chillers
2.1.2.2.1.2 Screw Chillers
2.1.2.2.1.3 Centrifugal Chillers
2.1.2.2.1.4 Absorption Chillers
2.1.2.2.2 Cooling Towers
2.1.2.2.3 Air Handling Units
Draw-Through Units
Blow-Through Units
2.1.2.2.4 Fan Coil Units
Horizontal Units
Vertical Units
Vertical Stack Units
3. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
3.1 Why Is Energy Efficiency Required?
3.2 High-Efficiency Improvements in Air Conditioners
3.3 Benefits of Energy Efficiency
3.4 Cost Comparison of Standard and ENERGY STAR Qualified Central Air Conditioners
3.5 Energy Efficiency Ratings for Air conditioners in the United States of America
3.5.1 US – ENERGY STAR Program
3.5.2 Important Definitions
3.5.2.1 Coefficient of Performance (COP) – Cooling
3.5.2.2 Coefficient of Performance (COP), Heat Pump – Heating
3.5.2.3 Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)
3.5.2.4 Heat Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF)
3.5.2.5 Integrated Part-Load Value (IPLV)
3.5.2.6 Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER)
3.5.3 Efficiency Ratings for Residential Central Air Conditioning Systems
3.5.4 Efficiency Ratings for Commercial Central Air Conditioning Systems
4. KEY MARKET TRENDS
4.1 Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD) Systems Shows Slower Growth in Recent Past
4.1.1 Descriptive Analysis of UFAD Systems
4.1.2 Advantages Offered
4.1.3 Shortcomings
4.2 Global Building Market Adopting “Green Technology”
4.3 Chilled Beams Gaining Ground in the US
4.3.1 Description of Chilled Beams
4.3.2 Operational Process
4.3.3 Advantages of Chilled Beams
4.3.4 Disadvantages of Chilled Beams
4.3.5 Cost Factors
4.4 VRF/VRV Systems Lucrative in the US
4.4.1 Description of VRF Systems
4.4.2 Advantages of VRF Systems
4.5 Solar Air Conditioning Systems
4.6 Air Conditioners with Non-Ozone Depleting Refrigerants
4.6.1 Kyoto Protocol
4.6.2 Phase Out Affect on AC Systems
4.7 Trends and Developments in the Usage of Natural Refrigerants
4.7.1 Natural Refrigerants
4.7.1.1 Ammonia (NH3)
4.7.1.2 Carbon dioxide (CO2)
4.7.1.3 Hydrocarbons
4.7.1.4 Water refrigeration Offers Substantial Potential Savings
4.7.1.5 Fast and Lower Energy costs using Air Refrigeration
4.8 EPA Energy Star Qualified New Homes Program Version 3 to be Effective from January 1, 2012
4.9 R441a Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Debuts in the US
4.10 US DOE to Assist in Developing High-Efficiency Commercial Air Conditioners
4.11 Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency for the Coming Year Not So Sweet
5. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
5.1 Market Share Analysis for Major Players in the United States
5.2 Major Player Profiles
5.2.1 CARRIER CORPORATION
Key Figures
Key People
Business Description
United Technologies Corporation (Parent)
Brand Names
Product Listing
Product Analysis
Competitors
Major Projects
Manufacturing Locations and Production Capacity
5.2.2 GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC
Key Figures
Key People
Business Description
Trade Names
Product Listing
Analysis of Select Products
Major Competitors
Manufacturing Locations and Production Capacity
5.2.3 LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC.
Key Figures
Business Description
Brand Names
Product Analysis
Major Competitors
Major Projects
Manufacturing Locations and Production Capacity
5.2.4 MCQUAY INTERNATIONAL
Key Figures
Key People
Business Description
Daikin AC Americas, Inc (Parent)
Brand Names
Product Listing
Product Analysis
Competitors
Major Projects
Manufacturing Locations and Production Capacity
5.2.5 NORDYNE INC.
Key Figures
Key People
Business Description
Nortek Incorporated (Parent)
Competitors
Product Listing
Brands
Subsidiaries
Manufacturing Locations and Production Capacity
5.2.6 RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Key People
Business Description
History
Paloma Co. Ltd. (Parent)
Brands
Product Listing
Brands
Subsidiaries
Major Competitors
Manufacturing Locations and Production Capacity
5.2.7 TRANE INC.
Key Figures
Key People
Business Description
Ingersoll-Rand Plc (Parent)
Brand Names
Product Listing
Product Analysis
Competitors
Major Projects
Manufacturing Locations and Production Capacity
5.2.8 YORK INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Key Figures
Business Description
Product Listing
Product Analysis
Johnson Controls (Parent)
Brands
Major Projects
Competitors
Manufacturing Locations and Production Capacity
5.3 Profiles of Other Key Players
5.3.1 AAON, INC.
Key Figures
Key People
Business Description
Product Listing
Major Competitors
Major Projects
5.3.2 ADDISON PRODUCTS
Business Description
Products
Competitors
5.3.3 AEROSYS, INC.
Business Description
Products
5.3.4 AIRWELL-FEDDERS NORTH AMERICA, INC
Business Description
Brands
Product Analysis
Major Competitors
5.3.5 ALLIED AIR ENTERPRISES
Business Description
Products
5.3.6 AIRE-FLO HEATING AND COOLING
Business Description
Products
5.3.7 ALLIED ENERGY SYSTEMS
Business Description
Products
5.3.8 AMERICAN STANDARD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Business Description
Products
5.3.9 BARD MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Business Description
5.3.10 BROAD USA, INC
Business Description
5.3.11 BROAN HEATING AND COOLING (PART OF NORDYNE)
Business Description
5.3.12 BRYANT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS (PART OF CARRIER CORP)
Business Description
5.3.13 CALMAC MANUFACTURING CORP.
Key People
Business Description
5.3.14 COAIRE CORPORATION
Business Description
Products
5.3.15 COLD POINT CORP.
Business Description
Products
Trade Names
5.3.16 THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC
Business Description
5.3.17 DADANCO US, INC.
Business Description
5.3.18 DUNHAM-BUSH USA
Business Description
5.3.19 E-AIR, LLC (COMFORT STAR)
Business Description
Products
5.3.20 EDWARDS ENGINEERING PRODUCTS (CHILLER SOLUTIONS LLC)
Business Profile
Products
5.3.21 ENVIROMASTER INTERNATIONAL LLC – USA (EMI) (SUBSIDIARY OF ECR)
Business Description
Products
Brands
5.3.22 ESPI TECH, LLC.
Business Description
Products
5.3.23 EVAPCO, INC.
Key People
Business Description
5.3.24 FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO.
Business Description
Products
5.3.25 FUJITSU GENERAL AMERICA, INC.
Business Description
5.3.26 HALLOWELL INTERNATIONAL
Business Description
5.3.27 HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
Business Description
5.3.28 HEAT CONTROLLER, INC.
Key People
Business Description
Products
Brands
5.3.29 INNOVAIR CORPORATION
Key People
Business Description
Products
5.3.30 INTERNATIONAL COMFORT PRODUCTS, LLC (ICP) (PART OF CARRIER CORP)
Key People
Business Description
Brands
5.3.31 KLIMAIRE PRODUCTS, INC.
Key People
Business Description
Products
5.3.32 LG ELECTRONICS U.S.A., INC.
Key People
Business Description
5.3.33 LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
Business Description
Subsidiaries
Climacool Corp
Climatemaster Inc
5.3.34 MAMMOTH, INC.
Business Description
Products
5.3.35 MIDEA USA INC.
Business Description
5.3.36 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC & ELECTRONICS USA, INC.
Business Description
Products
Competitors
5.3.37 MOTIVAIR CORPORATION
Key People
Business Description
Products
5.3.38 MULTISTACK LLC
Business Description
Products
5.3.39 NATIONAL COMFORT PRODUCTS
Business Description
Products
5.3.40 RAE CORPORATION
Business Description
Products
5.3.41 SANYO NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION
Business Description
Products
5.3.42 SPX COOLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Business Description
Products
5.3.43 TEXAS FURNACE, LLC
Business Description
Products
Brands
5.3.44 THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION
Key People
Business Description
5.3.45 TURBO-AIR INC
Business Description
5.3.46 UNICO SYSTEM INC
Business Description
Products
5.3.47 UNITED COOLAIR CORP
Business Description
5.3.48 WHIRLPOOL HEATING AND COOLING
Business Description
5.3.49 YAZAKI ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC
Business Description
Competitors
5.3.50 YMGI GROUP, LLC
Business Description
Products
6. KEY BUSINESS TRENDS
Carrier’s Mexico Factory First HVAC Factory to Receive LEED Gold Certification
“Most Energy-Efficient Heat Pump” Launched by Carrier
Daikin Plans Goodman Global Take Over
Daikin McQuay Research Center Awarded LEED® Gold Certification
Industry’s First Commercial HVAC System to be integrated with Solar Power Launched by Lennox
McQuay Showcases 700-Ton Magnitude Chiller at AHR Show
Automation Platform for Data Centers Launched by GE and Ingersoll Rand
Trane Integrates TR200 Series with Variable Frequency Drive
Trane Launches CenTraVac Centrifugal Chiller
Trane’s New Central Geothermal System Solution with a Single Chiller Option
Products from Daikin Acclaimed with 2011 AHR Expo Innovation Awards
Rheem Showcases New Look for its Brands and Products at the AHR Expo 2011
Johnson Controls Enhances YORK® CYK Chillers’ Flexibility with an Improved Control Center
Johnson Controls in Contract for Expanding Makkah’s Holy Mosque
Dunham-Bush Offers Innovative Ice, Solar and CO2 Products
Carrier’s Charlotte Chiller Operation Assigned Top North American Plant
CO2 Product Conservation Meter Launched by Carrier
Carrier Launches AdvanTE3C Solutions Center
Toshiba Home Appliances Takes Over Residential Air-Conditioning Business in Japan from Toshiba Carrier JV
Midea to Acquire Stake in Carrier’s Egyptian Air-Conditioning Operations
Carrier Corporation Forms Distribution Venture with Russell Sigler
Goodman Global’s ComfortNet™ Introduces Communicating Control System
McQuay International Enhances Distribution of HVAC Systems with HTS in Texas
VAV System for Small to Medium Sized Buildings Launched by McQuay
HydroKool LLC, a Custom HVAC Solutions Company, Acquired by McQuay International
McQuay International and Prem.Air New York Collaborate to Serve New York City Area
McQuay International Obtains ISO 14001:2004 Certification
Pathfinder Chiller from Daikin McQuay Finds Place in 2009 Top Products List
Daikin McQuay’s Pathfinder™ Air-Cooled Chiller with a New Variable Frequency Drive
Increased Efficiency Rating for Daikin’s VRV®III-S
Navigation Remote Controller Introduced by Daikin
Rheem’s Tankless Technology for Integrated HVAC and Water Heating
AHRI Approves Trane’s Run Test Facility for Air-Cooled Water Chilling Systems
iQ Zone™ Zoning System Launched by Nordyne
Nordyne 13-SEER Air Conditioners with R-410A Upgraded with Micro-Channel Aluminum Coil Technology
Nordyne (Tappan, Frigidaire) Debuts Builder’s Series Model
Variable Refrigerant TVR™ Air Conditioning System Introduced by Trane
Trane’s Series R® RTWD, Third Generation Water-Cooled Chiller Launched
YORK® YK-EP “Energy Plus” Chiller Launched by Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls Signs Agreement with M&A Supply
Lennox’s T-Class™ Split Systems Conferred with Gold 2009 Dealer Design Award
Lennox Launches New Energence™ Rooftop Unit Product Line
NSPE Awards AAON with 2009 Product of the Year Award
AAON’s Canadian Operations to be Shut Down
Carrier and Watsco, Inc. Enter into a Joint Venture
Nordyne to Restructure its Boonville Facility
Rheem to Debut Rheem HP-50 Heat Pump Water Heater
Rheem Shuts Down Milledgeville Heating and Cooling Plant Unit
Trane Inc Selected by Kohinoor Planet Constructions for Installing Energy Efficient Chilled Water System into a New Hospital
7. THE UNITED STATES MARKET OVERVIEW
7.1 Shipment Value Analysis by CAC Major Segments
7.2 Shipment Value Analysis by DX AC Sub-Segments
7.2.1 Shipment Value Analysis by Split AC Systems Cooling Capacity
7.2.2. Shipment Value Analysis by Packaged AC Systems Cooling Capacity
7.2.3 Shipment Value Analysis by Heat Pump Type and Cooling Capacity
7.3 Shipment Value Analysis by Central Plant AC Sub-Segments
7.3.1 Shipment Value Analysis by Chiller Types and Capacity
7.3.2 Shipment Value Analysis by AHU Types
7.3.3 Shipment Value Analysis by Fan Coil Unit Types
7.4 Unit Shipments Analysis by CAC Major Segments
7.5 Unit Shipments Analysis by DX AC Sub-Segments
7.5.1 Unit Shipments Analysis by Split AC Systems Cooling Capacity
7.5.2 Unit Shipments Analysis by Packaged AC Systems Cooling Capacity
7.5.3 Unit Shipments Analysis by Heat Pump Type and Cooling Capacity
7.6 Unit Shipments Analysis by Central Plant AC Sub-Segments
7.6.1 Unit Shipments Analysis by Chiller Types and Capacity
7.6.2 Unit Shipments Analysis by AHU Types
7.6.3 Unit Shipments Analysis by Fan Coil Unit Types
8. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
9. ANNEXURE
9.1 Research Methodology
9.2 The Questionnaire
9.3 Feedback
Charts & Graphs
Chart 1: United States Central Air Conditioning Market Analysis (2006-2015) in Unit Shipments and Shipment Value
Chart 2: Split Central Air Conditioners
Chart 3: Packaged Central Air Conditioners
Chart 4: Split Air Source Heat Pumps
Chart 5: Packaged Air Source Heat Pumps
Chart 6: Commercial Unitary Air Conditioning (AC) and Heat Pump (HP)
Chart 7: Refrigerants with Ozone Depletion and Global Warming Potential
Chart 8: Market Share Analysis (2009) – United States CAC Major Players by Shipment Value (USD million) and Unit Shipments
Chart 9: Market Share Analysis (2009) – United States CAC Major Players Shipment Value (USD million) by Major Product Segments
Chart 10: Market Share Analysis (2009) – United States CAC Major Players Unit Shipments by Major Product Segments
Chart 11: United States Central Air Conditioning Shipment Value Analysis (2006-2015) by Major Product Segment – Direct Expansion (DX) Systems and Central Plant Systems in USD Million
Chart 12: Glance at 2006, 2010 and 2015 United States Central Air Conditioning Market Share (%) by Major Product Segment – Direct Expansion (DX) Systems and Central Plant Systems
Chart 13: United States Direct Expansion (DX) AC Systems Shipment Value Analysis (2006-2015) by Product Segment – Split AC Systems, Packaged AC Systems and Heat Pumps in USD Million
Chart 14: Glance at 2006, 2010 and 2015 United States Direct Expansion (DX) AC Systems Market Share (%) by Product Segment – Split AC Systems, Packaged AC Systems and Heat Pumps
Chart 15: United States Split AC Systems Shipment Value (USD Thousands) (2009 & 2010) – by cooling capacity (Btuh)
Chart 16: United States Packaged AC Systems Shipment Value (USD Thousands) (2009 & 2010) – by cooling capacity (Btuh)
Chart 17: United States Heat Pumps Shipment Value (USD Thousands) (2009 & 2010) – by type
Chart 18: United States Air Source Heat Pumps Shipment Value (2009 & 2010) – by cooling capacity (Btuh)
Chart 19: United States Central Plant AC Systems Shipment Value Analysis (2006-2015) by Product Segment – Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air Handling Units and Fan Coil Units in USD Million
Chart 20: Glance at 2006, 2010 and 2015 United States Central Plant AC Systems Market Share (%) by Product Segment – Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air Handling Units and Fan Coil Units
Chart 21: United States Chillers Shipment Value (2009 & 2010) – by type of compressor and capacity (hp)
Chart 22: United States Air Handling Units Shipment Value (2009 & 2010) – by type
Chart 23: United States Fan Coils Shipment Value (2009 & 2010) – by type
Chart 24: United States Central Air Conditioning Unit Shipments Analysis (2005-2011) by Product Segment – DX Systems and Central Plant Systems in Units
Chart 25: Glance at 2006, 2010 and 2015 United States Central Air Conditioning Unit Shipments Share (%) by Product Segment – Direct Expansion (DX) Systems and Central Plant Systems
Chart 26: United States Direct Expansion (DX) AC Systems Unit Shipments Analysis (2005-2011) by Product Segment – Split AC Systems, Packaged AC Systems and Heat Pumps in Units
Chart 27: Glance at 2006, 2010 and 2015 United States Direct Expansion (DX) AC Systems Unit Shipments Share (%) by Product Segment – Split AC Systems, Packaged AC Systems and Heat Pumps
Chart 28: United States Split System Central Air Conditioning Unit Shipments (2009 & 2010) – by cooling capacity (Btuh)
Chart 29: United States Packaged Central Air Conditioning Unit Shipments (2009 & 2010) – by cooling capacity (Btuh)
Chart 30: United States Heat Pump Unit Shipments (2009 & 2010) – by type
Chart 31: United States Air Source Heat Pump Unit Shipments (2009 & 2010) – by cooling capacity (Btuh)
Chart 32: United States Central Plant AC Systems Unit Shipments Analysis (2005-2011) by Product Segment – Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air Handling Units and Fan Coil Units in Units
Chart 33: Glance at 2006, 2010 and 2015 United States Central Plant AC Systems Unit Shipments Share (%) by Product Segment – Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air Handling Units and Fan Coil Units
Chart 34: United States Chillers Unit Shipments (2009 & 2010) – by type of compressor and capacity (hp)
Chart 35: United States Air Handling Unit Systems Unit Shipments (2009 & 2010) – by type
Chart 36: United States Fan Coil Unit Shipments (2009 & 2010) – by type
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Gastonia business park robbed of 13 air conditioning units
0213 days
GASTONIA, N.C. — Police in Gastonia are trying to figure out who stole 13 large air conditioning units (An air conditioner -often referred to as AC, is a home appliance, system or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle. In construction, a complete system from a business park.
According to a police report, it happened sometime between Thursday night and Friday morning at a business complex along Union Road.
One business owner spoke with NewsChannel 36, they say the area is usually quiet and safe.
“We’ve never had any problems out here. I’ve been out here for probably 10 years and we’ve never had any thefts. I park my company vans out here and we’ve never had any, no break-ins, nothing. So I’m a bit shocked” said David Masters.
Those stolen air conditioning units (An air conditioner -often referred to as AC, is a home appliance, system or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle. In construction, a complete system aren’t cheap, they’re valued at up to $2,800.00 each.
So far no arrests have been made.
Thieves steal air conditioners from Humble church
0213 days
An Humble church fell victim to thieves on the night of Oct. 10,
when unknown suspects stole three air conditioning units (An air conditioner -often referred to as AC, is a home appliance, system or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle. In construction, a complete system.
Harris County Sheriff’s officials said a pastor and deacon at
Perfecting Love Family Church in the 4700 block of Atascocita Rd.
left the church around 11 p.m. Monday night. When they returned in
the early hours of Tuesday to turn on the air conditioner in
preparation for a meeting later that morning, the cooling system
failed to operate properly.
“They went outside to check on the a/c and saw that all three
units were missing,” said HCSO spokesman Deputy Thomas Gilliland.
“The units had been sitting on a concrete slab and were surrounded
by a 10-foot chain link fence, but someone had cut a whole in it
and they took the whole air conditioners.”
Gilliland explained that thieves generally steal the copper
coils from the air conditioning units (An air conditioner -often referred to as AC, is a home appliance, system or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle. In construction, a complete system instead of taking the entire
unit.
In the church’s case, Gilliland said the estimated value of the
three units was $16,000.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at
713-222-TIPS.
La Porte police seek public’s help in combating AC theft
0213 days
La Porte police have observed a significant increase in theft of
copper wiring and air conditioning units (An air conditioner -often referred to as AC, is a home appliance, system or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle. In construction, a complete system, police said in a Friday
report.
According to detectives, most thefts of this nature have taken
place on the east side of La Porte. Because of this trend, police
patrols have been increased in the affected areas and investigators
are asking residents to keep an eye out for, and immediately
report, suspicious persons lurking around unoccupied residences or
businesses after hours.
While there have been a few incidents of air conditioner theft
in other portions of the community, the primary area of concern for
La Porte remains east of S.H. 146.
In addition to unattended residences and closed businesses,
other areas commonly targeted have included rental properties and
vacant homes for sale.
Typically, when an act of air conditioner theft occurs, a lone
suspect has already been walking or driving around the area to
research accessibility to AC units. Then, after a site is selected,
thieves arrive in groups of two or three, whereupon the entire unit
is generally disconnected and loaded into a truck bed.
Stolen AC units are later dismantled at another location, and
then various parts and precious metals, such as copper and
aluminum, are sold to area scrap yards for profit. Unfortunately,
many parts do not have serial numbers and those that do are
infrequently recorded by owners after installation.
Detectives urge residents to log the make, model, and serial
number of all components related to exterior air conditioning
units. Such proactive measures will help investigators in the
recovery of your property should it be stolen.
To report suspicious activity, or if you have any information
regarding possible suspects involved in local air conditioning
thefts, contact the La Porte Police Department at 281-471-2141 or
Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-8477 or log onto their website
at www.crime-stoppers.org.
If your tip leads to an arrest or the filing of felony charges
in any case, you will be eligible for a cash reward of up to
$5,000. All calls and web-based entries submitted to Crime Stoppers
will remain anonymous.
Thieves are stealing air conditioning units
0213 days
[]Several Delaware County police departments are investigating the theft of outdoor air conditioning units (An air conditioner -often referred to as AC, is a home appliance, system or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle. In construction, a complete system from commercial properties after 10 HVAC units were reported stolen, Sept. 22, from Marple Commons, 2002 S. Sproul Road. Similar thefts have occurred in Radnor Township, according to reports.
Police warn: thieves stealing air conditioners
0213 days
[]Several Delaware County police departments are investigating the theft of outdoor air conditioning units (An air conditioner -often referred to as AC, is a home appliance, system or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle. In construction, a complete system from commercial properties after ten HVAC units were reported stolen recently from Marple Commons, 2002 S. Sproul Road. Similar thefts have occurred in Radnor Township, according to reports.
Copper theft in La Porte leads to increased police patrols
0213 days
As with many communities throughout Harris County, the city of
La Porte has experienced a significant increase in theft cases
involving copper wiring and air conditioning units (An air conditioner -often referred to as AC, is a home appliance, system or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle. In construction, a complete system. According to
La Porte police detectives, most thefts of this nature have taken
place on the east side of La Porte. Because of this trend, police
patrols have been increased in the affected areas and investigators
are asking residents to keep an eye out for, and immediately
report, suspicious persons lurking around unoccupied residences or
businesses after hours.
While there have been a few incidents of air conditioner theft
in other portions of the community, the primary area of concern for
La Porte police remains east of Highway 146. In addition to
unattended residences and closed businesses, other areas most
commonly targeted have included rental properties and vacant homes
for sale. Typically, when an air conditioner theft occurs, a lone
suspect has already been walking or driving around the area to
research accessibility to the units. Then, after a site is
selected, thieves arrive in groups of two or three, and the entire
unit is generally disconnected and loaded into a truck bed.
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Teens huffing freon from AC units
1290 days
TULSA – With the sun beaming down, air conditioning units (An air conditioner -often referred to as AC, is a home appliance, system or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle. In construction, a complete system are working extra hard. To keep us cool, the units must stay cool. But some air conditioning technicians are noticing a chemical that makes that happen, freon, is running low or out in some cases.
“Our first suspicion is that the system has a freon leak and so we’re looking for a leak. When we come up empty handed and can’t find a leak, but we find that the caps have been taken off, that’s where we have to go, is that there’s something happening when we’re not there,” said Mike Rampey, the President of Air Assurance.
It’s what may be happening that’s so concerning, “Our first suspicion is that someone has been sniffing the freon,” said Rampey.
Police say teens are huffing the freon, and it often happens right out of the unit itself.
“It’s normally in a hidden place, behind a building, near a house, somewhere, where they’re not going to be noticed,” said Rampey.
It can be deadly. Tulsa Police say earlier this year, a teenager died from huffing freon.
“It’s a very dangerous situation for individuals to do something like this because the individual that I’m speaking of, literally, he was there for several hours without anyone knowing that he had died,” said Officer Leland Ashley with the Tulsa Police Department.
It’s a frightening trend that’s sweeping across the country, and even online. One fed up homeowner even took to YouTube to share surveillance video of vandals stealing freon three times in the same day.
“Nine times out of ten, it’s usually teenagers that will get involved with the huffing before they maybe go on with the harder drugs, and a lot times they think, ‘Oh this is easy. It’s not going to cost me anything, and I get a high off of it,’” said Officer Ashley.
In fact, you can even find disturbing clips of what appears to be people huffing freon online, and it can all start with your AC unit.
Air Assurance says there is a solution though. You can put a cap on the unit so no one can tamper with the freon supply.
“Our customer systems, that have a special tool, these people are not going to have this tool to get these caps off,” said Rampey.
Rampey says you can get one of the caps from Air Assurance or other companies that service your AC unit.
Police also say you should talk to your teens and protect your AC unit by keeping it under lock and key.
“If you have a chain link fence or a wood fence maybe put a lock on your gate so it doesn’t allow easy access,” said Ashley.
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2 AC units stolen from Riverside post office
0290 days
August 1, 2011 (RIVERSIDE, Ill.) (WLS) —
Two air conditioning units (An air conditioner -often referred to as AC, is a home appliance, system or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle. In construction, a complete system were stolen from a southwest suburban post office.
It happened sometime this weekend at the Riverside facility on Burlington Street.
The industrial units were bolted down to an outdoor concrete slab.
Police believe the units may have been stolen for scrap metal.
Several fans have been temporarily set up inside the building.
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