AHRI: HVACR & Water Heater Industry Generated More Than $211 Billion for U.S. Economy in 2021; Supported More Than 700,000 U.S. Jobs

Arlington, Va. – The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today released the results of 2021 economic analysis conducted on its behalf by the research firm Inforum. Using detailed census data, researchers concluded that HVACR and water heater manufacturers made significant contributions to the nationwide economy, directly and indirectly supporting 704,400 U.S. jobs, with a total economic output of $211.3 billion.