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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Lincoln, CA

Across 6 questions, Miller Heating & Air Conditioning was picked 5 times and first 4 times; Peck Heating & Air Conditioning was picked 3 times and first 2 times; Fusion Heating & Cooling was picked 4 times and first 0 times.

Who came up in Lincoln

Every company the assistant named across the six questions, ordered by how often it was picked first. Tested on 2026-09-30.

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Miller Heating & Air Conditioningmillerheatingandairconditioning.com3 of 66 of 6
Peck Heating & Air Conditioningpeckheatingandair.com3 of 63 of 6
Fusion Heating & Coolingheatingfusion.com0 of 63 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Miller Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its Lincoln service page specifically covers furnace repair, says common parts are stocked on trucks, and advertises same-day heating repair.”
  2. #2
    Fusion Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Lincoln furnaces and heat pumps, accepts emergency calls 24/7, and asks callers to confirm current technician availability.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Forster Heating
    “It offers Lincoln furnace repair, but the page gives no explicit same-day availability or appointment times.”
  • Passed
    Peck Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It serves Lincoln and repairs furnaces, but its site lists weekday office hours and no specific same-day promise.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Lincoln, California?”

Picked

  1. First
    Peck Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its local company history, family ownership, full residential HVAC services and strong reported review standing make it a well-supported established option.”
  2. #2
    Miller Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It serves Lincoln with furnace and AC repair, same-day service, upfront pricing and licensed technicians.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Quality Sheet Metal Heating & Air, Inc.
    “Search results show it as a well-reviewed Lincoln HVAC provider, but I could not verify a company-owned service page during this search.”
  • Passed
    Fusion Heating & Cooling
    “Its site gives detailed local repair information, but the available evidence gives less company history and ownership context than Peck.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Peck Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It serves Lincoln, offers free in-home estimates and financing, and describes system replacement and comfort packages.”
  2. #2
    Miller Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers free in-home installation estimates and says it performs load calculations and sizing before installation.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Fusion Heating & Cooling
    “It offers heating installation and replacement, but I found no published installed price or explicit free estimate on the Lincoln service page.”
  • Passed
    Huft Home Services
    “It installs heating systems in Lincoln, but its site directs homeowners to contact the company for a system-specific estimate.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Miller Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its site advertises same-day service in Lincoln and lists air-conditioning repair for local homeowners.”
  2. #2
    Fusion Heating & Cooling
    “It is open for emergency calls 24/7 and serves Lincoln AC repairs, while making arrival contingent on its current schedule.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Briggs Heating
    “It advertises round-the-clock Lincoln emergency HVAC service, but the search produced less detail about local scheduling or AC repair options.”
  • Passed
    Forster Heating
    “Its Lincoln service page covers furnace repair but did not provide enough information about same-day AC dispatch.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Peck Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its appointment page offers a service and maintenance scheduling path, and the company lists planned service agreements.”
  2. #2
    Miller Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers fall heating tune-ups and maintenance plans, though its site directs customers to call or submit a request rather than book a time slot.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Huft Home Services
    “It describes annual furnace maintenance, but the page presents a contact form rather than an appointment calendar.”
  • Passed
    Phillips Heating and Air
    “It offers maintenance agreements, but its website asks customers to call or submit a general contact form.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Miller Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It explicitly advertises upfront pricing, a clear quote before work begins, and no hidden fees.”
  2. #2
    Fusion Heating & Cooling
    “It says it explains the diagnosis and proposed repair options before the homeowner approves work.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Peck Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its site offers estimates and financing, but I did not find a clear upfront service-price promise for repair visits.”
  • Passed
    Huft Home Services
    “It says it provides a repair cost estimate after diagnosing the problem, rather than showing a price before the visit.”

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