Manufacturers' New Orders: Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

A33HNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

6,040.00

Year-over-Year Change

11.56%

Date Range

2/1/1992 - 6/1/2025

Summary

This economic trend measures new orders received by U.S. manufacturers of ventilation, heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. It provides insight into the demand for these critical industrial products.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

The Manufacturers' New Orders: Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing indicator tracks the value of new orders placed with U.S. manufacturers in this key industrial sector. It is used to gauge overall economic activity and business investment.

Methodology

The data is collected through monthly surveys of manufacturing firms by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Historical Context

This metric is closely watched by policymakers, economists, and industry analysts to assess the health of the broader manufacturing economy.

Key Facts

  • New orders reached a record high of $2.29 billion in December 2021.
  • The sector experienced a 15.7% year-over-year increase in new orders as of December 2021.
  • New orders have rebounded strongly following the COVID-19 pandemic downturn.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This indicator tracks the value of new orders received by U.S. manufacturers of ventilation, heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: It provides insight into the demand for these critical industrial products, which is an important gauge of overall economic activity and business investment.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of manufacturing firms by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This metric is closely watched by policymakers, economists, and industry analysts to assess the health of the broader manufacturing economy.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published monthly with a typical 4-6 week delay from the end of the reference period.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Manufacturers' New Orders: Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (A33HNO), retrieved from FRED.