Carrier vs LG:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Carrier and LG were level in searches among air conditioner brands worldwide, with an estimated 60.5K versus 58.6K branded searches, at 2.7% and 2.6% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about air conditioner brands, LG appeared in four of the five answers and Carrier in three. Carrier was mentioned before LG in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Carrier and LG are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI recommend more?
Carrier, named ahead of LG in 3 of 4 answers
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Top air conditioner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LG was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Carrier was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Carrier was listed before LG in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
LG4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Midea3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Trane3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Carrier3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Daikin2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mitsubishi Electric2 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
Fujitsu0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about air conditioner brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which air conditioner brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best air conditioner brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best air conditioner brand for a small room?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable air conditioner”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best air conditioner”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Carrier or LG more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Carrier and LG by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight air conditioner brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Carrier, LG. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Panasonic | Midea | Daikin | Mitsubishi Electric | Trane | Carrier | LG | Fujitsu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.9% | 20.4% | 20.4% | 5% | 5% | 2.2% | 3.3% | 0.83% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.9% | 21.6% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.7% | 21% | 21% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 43% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 5% | 5% | 1.8% | 3.3% | 0.99% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.8% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 5% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.69% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.9% | 17.9% | 21.8% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 0.62% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.3% | 16.1% | 19.7% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 0.59% |
| May 2026 | 42.9% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 0.82% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.7% | 27.3% | 22.3% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.9% | 29.5% | 19.7% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 0.99% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.1% | 27.1% | 18.1% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 0.77% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.4% | 24.1% | 19.7% | 4.8% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.6% | 0.78% |
How has the Carrier and LG comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Carrier took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carrier’s share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide moved from 2.2% to 2.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LG’s share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide moved from 3.3% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 71.7K to 58.6K.
How did search popularity change for air conditioner brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Carrier lost share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide, from 3.6% to 2.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for LG worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 71.7K to 58.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Carrier’s and LG’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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