Commercial HVAC demand pulls ahead at Carrier
The manufacturer’s third-quarter release points to a widening order book, with data centers a major driver.
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What Carrier reported
Carrier reported approximately 60% growth in Commercial HVAC orders and approximately 300% growth in data-center orders in its October 29 third-quarter release. Both figures exclude NORESCO. The company also reported a backlog exceeding $8.5 billion.
The contractor’s question
A growing manufacturer order book is a reason to ask about project-specific lead times. It does not establish delivery dates for a particular chiller, rooftop unit or local distributor. Ask the supplier to separate production allocation, shipment and commissioning support.
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Source published 29 Oct 2026 · Reviewed November 2, 2026.
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