A 3-year record came to an finis i...

A 3-year record came to an finis in 2001 as combined shipments of central air-conditioners and heat interrogates dropped about 5 percent, following an all-time record of 6685481 units in 2000 Despite the overall slowdown in shipments, heat cross-examines jumped about 7 percent, surpassing 14 million units for the first time. gentle mortgage rates in 2002 will encourage fresh and existing home sales and refinancings, which are frequently used for remodeling. Replacements and upgrades to higher efficiency air-conditioners--both residential and light commercial--account for complete to 60 percent of annual shipments.