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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Burnaby, BC

Vanheat Services was picked first in all 6 questions, based on its Burnaby-specific service coverage, published pricing, same-day and emergency claims, technician credentials, booking option, and review count.

Who came up in Burnaby

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Vanheat Servicesvanheatservices.com6 of 66 of 6
ROMA Heating & Coolingromaheating.ca0 of 63 of 6
Maple Furnace Heating & Air Conditioningmaplefurnace.com0 of 62 of 6
BC Wide Heating & Air Conditioningbcwide.ca0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Vanheat Services
    “Its Burnaby furnace page specifies same-day repair, 24/7 dispatch, Red Seal certified technicians, and a diagnostic fee credited toward the repair.”
  2. #2
    ROMA Heating & Cooling
    “ROMA says it is based in Burnaby and prioritizes no-heat calls for same-day and after-hours emergency furnace repair.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Maple Furnace Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It advertises 24/7 emergency furnace repair and same-visit repairs where possible, but provides less specific dispatch and diagnostic pricing information on the repair page.”
  • Passed
    Pacific Blue Mechanical
    “It advertises 24/7 and same-day service, but I could not load its detailed repair page to verify more than the search listing.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Vanheat Services
    “It combines wide residential HVAC coverage in Burnaby with stated trade credentials, a long service history, and 250+ Google reviews.”
  2. #2
    ROMA Heating & Cooling
    “It is headquartered in Burnaby, has operated since 1999 according to its service page, and lists 221 Google reviews.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Maple Furnace Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It is based in Burnaby and advertises more than 25 years of HVAC experience, but its site provides less visible review and technician credential detail.”
  • Passed
    Milani
    “It serves Burnaby with furnace service and seven-day availability, but the page says response is within one business day rather than giving a same-day commitment.”
  • Passed
    Harbour Energy Systems
    “It offers a broad list of Burnaby HVAC services and estimates, but the local page has less specific service timing and customer review evidence.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Vanheat Services
    “Its Burnaby page offers both furnace and heat pump installation, publishes indicative installed ranges, and describes written quotes and installation warranty terms.”
  2. #2
    Maple Furnace Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It is based in Burnaby and offers both furnace and heat pump installation with free estimates.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Harbour Energy Systems
    “It offers furnace and heat pump installation in Burnaby and free estimates, but does not publish a local installed price range on the page reviewed.”
  • Passed
    CANRO Heating & Cooling
    “It offers free in-home replacement estimates and heat pump rebate help, but the Burnaby page reviewed does not give a typical installation price.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Vanheat Services
    “Its Burnaby page covers AC service and prioritizes emergency calls 24/7, and the homepage advertises same-day repair and online booking.”
  2. #2
    ROMA Heating & Cooling
    “It is based in Burnaby and its emergency HVAC service describes 24/7 availability across Metro Vancouver.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Maple Furnace Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its homepage lists 24/7 emergency service and AC repair, but the pages reviewed do not promise same-day AC arrival.”
  • Passed
    Eaton's Heating
    “It offers Burnaby heat pump and HVAC service, but the page reviewed focuses on heat pump repair and does not establish same-day AC repair availability.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Vanheat Services
    “It lists Burnaby furnace maintenance, gives a flat annual tune-up price, and links to online booking.”
  2. #2
    BC Wide Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It accepts online appointment requests for maintenance tune-ups and says it serves Greater Vancouver.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Maple Furnace Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers seasonal furnace maintenance, but the page reviewed directs customers to contact the company rather than presenting a direct online booking flow.”
  • Passed
    Milani
    “It offers furnace maintenance and an online contact form, but the page reviewed does not show direct appointment booking.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Vanheat Services
    “Its Burnaby pricing page publishes diagnostic, maintenance, repair, furnace and heat pump ranges, and says repair pricing is given in writing before work.”
  2. #2
    Maple Furnace Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its furnace repair page says the company gives customers a clear price before beginning repair work.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Eaton's Heating
    “It gives a flat $189 heat pump diagnostic and says additional work is quoted before proceeding, but that page is specific to heat pump repair rather than all heating work.”
  • Passed
    Boost Heating and Cooling
    “It publishes a $119 diagnostic service call and explains that repair recommendations follow inspection, but provides less full-service price detail.”

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