July 29 (Reuters) - Air conditioner maker Carrier Global ( CARR )

beat analysts' estimates for second-quarter profit and

revenue on Tuesday, benefiting from higher sales to commercial

customers and strong demand for its aftermarket repair services.

Increasing global temperatures fueled by climate change, and

rising air pollution, are sustaining demand for new air

conditioners and air purifiers, as well as for maintenance and

repair of old ones.

The Florida-based company, which makes heating, ventilation

and cooling products, also benefits from robust demand for its

products for cooling data centers used for artificial

intelligence technologies and strong residential demand in the

U.S.

Quarterly net sales of its biggest segment, Climate

Solutions Americas, rose 14% from a year ago, boosted by a 45%

rise in sales to commercial clients.

Total net sales for the quarter ended June 30 rose 3% from a

year ago to $6.11 billion, compared with analysts' average

estimate of $6.09 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.

Total aftermarket sales for the quarter were up 13%.

On an adjusted basis, it reported a second-quarter profit of

92 cents per share, compared with analysts' estimate of 90 cents

per share.

Carrier also reiterated its full-year 2025 sales forecast of

nearly $23 billion and adjusted profit forecast per share

ranging between $3 and $3.10, both in line with average analyst

expectations.

Shares of the company were down 4.61% in premarket trading.