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HVAC city tests · Alberta · one AI assistant's answers, September 2026

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Edmonton, AB

In 6 questions, Romaniuk Heating and Air Conditioning was picked 6 times and first 3 times (furnace won't start, best company, AC today). Furnace Family was picked 6 times and first 2 times. Action Furnace was picked 4 times and first once.

Who came up in Edmonton

Every company the assistant named across the six questions, ordered by how often it was picked first. Tested on 2026-09-29.

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Romaniuk Heating and Air Conditioningromaniukheatingac.com3 of 66 of 6
Furnace Familyfurnacefamily.com2 of 66 of 6
Action Furnaceactionfurnace.ca1 of 64 of 6
Acclaimed! Heating, Cooling & Furnace Cleaningacclaimedfurnace.com0 of 62 of 6

Question 1 of 6

“My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in Edmonton?”

Picked

  1. First
    Romaniuk Heating and Air Conditioning
    “Site promises 24/7 emergency response, arrival in four hours or less, same-day furnace service and a clear cost up front.”
  2. #2
    Furnace Family
    “24/7/365 emergency furnace repair in Edmonton and 50 km around it, with online booking and vans stocked for repairs.”
  3. #3
    Acclaimed! Heating, Cooling & Furnace Cleaning
    “States 24/7 availability, same-day and emergency appointments and a 4-hour arrival window.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Action Furnace
    “Its homepage does not mention same-day or 24/7 emergency service; its membership promises priority service within 48 hours.”
  • Passed
    Legacy Heating and Cooling
    “Site (read as an archived copy) offers free quotes and a call scheduler but makes no same-day or emergency claim.”
  • Passed
    Reliance The Furnace Company
    “Claims 24/7/365 support, but online booking is only for existing customers and it is a large national provider with a lower 4.6 Google rating.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Edmonton?”

Picked

  1. First
    Romaniuk Heating and Air Conditioning
    “Serving Edmonton since 1989 with about 4,900 Google reviews at 4.8 and a 24/7 line for heating, cooling and plumbing.”
  2. #2
    Action Furnace
    “In business since 1975, about 4,400 Google reviews at 4.8, and several written guarantees.”
  3. #3
    Furnace Family
    “4.9 Google rating from about 3,900 reviews, 24/7 emergency line and a no-hidden-fees guarantee.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Acclaimed! Heating, Cooling & Furnace Cleaning
    “Family-owned since 1995 with strong awards, but far fewer Google reviews (about 1,400) than the top three.”
  • Passed
    Legacy Heating and Cooling
    “Strong Google numbers (4.9, about 3,200 reviews) but the site says only 'many decades of experience' with no founding year, owner or specific guarantees I could check.”
  • Passed
    Reliance The Furnace Company
    “Largest review count (about 8,100) but a lower 4.6 rating and a national company rather than a local one.”

Question 3 of 6

“I need a new furnace or heat pump installed in Edmonton. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”

Picked

  1. First
    Furnace Family
    “Publishes ballpark furnace prices, includes permitting, offers 0% financing for 12 months and a $500 furnace offer.”
  2. #2
    Romaniuk Heating and Air Conditioning
    “Publishes a $4,000 to $6,500 installed range, upfront pricing, a 24-hour follow-up guarantee and a furnace trade-in offer.”
  3. #3
    Action Furnace
    “No Surprise Guarantee that the quoted price is the price paid, plus a two-year trial guarantee and price-match promise.”

Considered and passed

Question 4 of 6

“My AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in Edmonton”

Picked

  1. First
    Romaniuk Heating and Air Conditioning
    “24/7 emergency line, arrival in four hours or less and same-day appointments.”
  2. #2
    Furnace Family
    “24/7 emergency service for furnace and A/C repairs with same-day restoration promised.”
  3. #3
    Acclaimed! Heating, Cooling & Furnace Cleaning
    “Same-day and emergency appointments with a 4-hour arrival window.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Action Furnace
    “Homepage does not state same-day or emergency AC service.”
  • Passed
    Reliance The Furnace Company
    “Claims 24/7/365 emergency support but I found no specific arrival time, and it ranks below the three picks on rating.”

Question 5 of 6

“I want my furnace serviced before winter in Edmonton. Who can I book online?”

Picked

  1. First
    Furnace Family
    “Book online buttons and a tune-up offer aimed at booking before the winter rush.”
  2. #2
    Romaniuk Heating and Air Conditioning
    “Book Now buttons throughout the site and maintenance plans.”
  3. #3
    Action Furnace
    “Book Online button and a $14.95 a month membership that includes an annual furnace tune-up.”

Considered and passed

Question 6 of 6

“Which heating company in Edmonton has upfront pricing, so I know the cost before they come?”

Picked

  1. First
    Action Furnace
    “Written No Surprise Guarantee that the quoted price is the price paid, with no additional charges.”
  2. #2
    Furnace Family
    “No hidden fees guarantee, a clear quote before repair work and a published repair price range.”
  3. #3
    Romaniuk Heating and Air Conditioning
    “States upfront pricing with a detailed estimate before any work begins.”

Considered and passed

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