On December 22, the China Household Appliances Association issued an article stating that in the past few days, as copper prices have once again soared and broken historical records, “aluminum instead of copper” in the household air conditioning industry has once again become the focus of hot discussions. What is hidden behind the buzz is a comprehensive consideration of industry development and people's livelihood needs — “aluminum instead of copper” is not a monster, but the premise is that quality cannot be discounted, let alone consumers' right to know and choose. Facing the development trend of “aluminum instead of copper” in the household air conditioning industry, the China Household Appliances Association proposed a five-point initiative: it is recommended that enterprises scientifically divide the promotion area and price range of aluminum instead of copper products based on product positioning, usage environment, and target groups. To strengthen industry self-discipline and promote scientifically and objectively, we must not only affirm the value of copper, but also encourage the exploration and practice of “aluminum instead of copper”, and at the same time guarantee consumers' right to know and choose. The industry should speed up the formulation of technical standards for aluminum heat exchangers in the application of household air conditioners, guide enterprises to rationally apply aluminum heat exchangers, and avoid market chaos and consumer disputes caused by lack of standards.

On December 22, the China Household Appliances Association issued an article stating that in the past few days, as copper prices have once again soared and broken historical records, “aluminum instead of copper” in the household air conditioning industry has once again become the focus of hot discussions. What is hidden behind the buzz is a comprehensive consideration of industry development and people's livelihood needs — “aluminum instead of copper” is not a monster, but the premise is that quality cannot be discounted, let alone consumers' right to know and choose. Facing the development trend of “aluminum instead of copper” in the household air conditioning industry, the China Household Appliances Association proposed a five-point initiative: it is recommended that enterprises scientifically divide the promotion area and price range of aluminum instead of copper products based on product positioning, usage environment, and target groups. To strengthen industry self-discipline and promote scientifically and objectively, we must not only affirm the value of copper, but also encourage the exploration and practice of “aluminum instead of copper”, and at the same time guarantee consumers' right to know and choose. The industry should speed up the formulation of technical standards for aluminum heat exchangers in the application of household air conditioners, guide enterprises to rationally apply aluminum heat exchangers, and avoid market chaos and consumer disputes caused by lack of standards.