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How popular isCarrier?

In September 2026, people searched for Carrier by name about 64,900 times worldwide, a 12.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.27% of all global heat pump brand searches, placing Carrier eighth out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about heat pump brands, Carrier appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the nine.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Carrier is the eighth most searched of 9 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. PanasonicShare of searches 54.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  2. DaikinShare of searches 27.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  3. Mitsubishi ElectricShare of searches 6.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. TraneShare of searches 5.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. CarrierShare of searches 0.27%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top heat pump brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Carrier appeared in all five answers. Carrier is the most recommended of the nine.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Carrier1st
  2. Trane2nd
  3. Mitsubishi Electric3rd
  4. Bosch4th
  5. Daikin5th
  6. Panasonic–
  7. Rinnai–
  8. Fujitsu–
  9. Hitachi–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Trane5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Carrier5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Mitsubishi Electric4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Bosch4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Daikin2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Panasonic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Rinnai0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Fujitsu0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hitachi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Which heat pump brands compete with Carrier?

Carrier against heat pump brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Panasonic, Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Trane, Rinnai, Carrier. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPanasonicDaikinMitsubishi ElectricTraneRinnaiFujitsuBoschCarrierHitachi
Oct 202552.9%27.3%6.7%6.7%4.5%1.1%0.33%0.49%0.06%
Nov 202556%23.9%7.1%5.9%4.8%1.4%0.35%0.43%0.06%
Dec 202553.8%28%5.6%5.6%4.6%1.4%0.41%0.41%0.06%
Jan 202652.2%26.9%6.6%6.6%5.4%1.3%0.39%0.59%0.08%
Feb 202660.9%21.4%6.4%5.3%4.3%0.87%0.38%0.47%0.06%
Mar 202651.6%29.6%7.3%5.9%4%0.85%0.29%0.44%0.05%
Apr 202657.2%26.2%6.4%5.2%3.5%0.79%0.31%0.31%0.05%
May 202656.3%26.6%6.5%5.3%3.6%1.1%0.26%0.32%0.04%
Jun 202647.3%33.2%8.1%5.4%3.7%1.6%0.27%0.4%0.05%
Jul 202650.4%30.3%7.4%6.1%3.3%1.5%0.3%0.55%0.06%
Aug 202653.6%26.9%6.6%6.6%4.4%1.1%0.26%0.39%0.05%
Sep 202654.5%27.7%6.8%5.6%3.7%1.1%0.27%0.27%0.05%

  1. 1.Panasonic

    54.5%

    Held 1st. 884K estimated branded searches, -1.5% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.

  2. 2.Daikin

    27.7%

    Held 2nd. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.

  3. 3.Mitsubishi Electric

    6.8%

    Held 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  4. 4.Trane

    5.6%

    Held 4th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  5. 5.Rinnai

    3.7%

    Held 5th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

  6. 6.Fujitsu

    1.1%

    Held 6th. 17.7K estimated branded searches, -7.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  7. 7.Bosch

    0.27%

    Moved from 8th to 7th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  8. 8.Carrier

    0.27%

    Moved from 7th to 8th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  9. 9.Hitachi

    0.05%

    Held 9th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Carrier and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Carrier

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How has branded search demand for Carrier changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Carrier worldwide rose from 57.6K to 64.9K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carrier fell from 7th to 8th among heat pump brands worldwide.

How did search popularity change for heat pump brands worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Daikin gained share of searches among heat pump brands worldwide, from 26.9% to 27.7%.

  2. In September 2026, Panasonic gained share of searches among heat pump brands worldwide, from 53.6% to 54.5%.

  3. In September 2026, Trane lost share of searches among heat pump brands worldwide, from 6.6% to 5.6%.

  4. In September 2026, Rinnai lost share of searches among heat pump brands worldwide, from 4.4% to 3.7%.

  5. Fujitsu’s share of searches among heat pump brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.6% to 1.1% in September 2026.

  6. In September 2026, Bosch rose from 8th to 7th among heat pump brands worldwide.

How are Carrier’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Carrier’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • carrier air conditioner
  • carrier heat pump

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Carrier compete?

Carrier is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Air conditioner brands6th of 82.7%Show ranking
Heat pump brands8th of 90.27%Shown above
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