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Hannah Barney
History of AC Timeline
Your quick look at the background of air conditioning!
The History of AC: Timeline
Learn all about the marvel of air conditioning – from it’s invention all the way to our AC future!
The History of AC
1902
William Carrier invents machine to blow hot air to control room temperature – “Apparatus for Treating Air”
1904
The marvel of “manufacturer air” is introduced at the St. Louis World’s Fair
1906
Stuart Cramer creates the term “air conditioning”
1914
First home to be air conditioned
1925
Air conditioning premieres to the public at the Rivoli Theatre
1953
Home central air conditioning rises to a new high – over 1 million units sold
1960
1 of 5 American homes now have air conditioning
1970’s
Central air rises in popularity and window units become less popular
1990’s
Energy efficiency of air conditioners becomes more important – rising standards for all AC units
2009
87% of U.S. homes now have air conditioning
2030
Projected to install 700 million air conditioners worldwide