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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Oroville, CA

Across six questions, Grimes Heating & Air was picked 5 times and ranked first 3 times; Feather River Aire was picked 5 times and ranked first 3 times. Pro Tech Heating & AC was picked 3 times.

Who came up in Oroville

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Grimes Heating & Airgrimesac.com4 of 66 of 6
Feather River Airefeatherriveraire.com2 of 66 of 6
Pro Tech Heating & ACprotechheatingac.com0 of 62 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Grimes Heating & Air
    “It serves Oroville, offers furnace repair, and advertises 24/7 emergency repairs.”
  2. #2
    Feather River Aire
    “It serves Oroville and advertises 24/7 emergency heating service with vans stocked to handle many repairs on the spot.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Pro Tech Heating & AC
    “It offers furnace repair and says it responds quickly, but I found no specific current availability claim for this week.”
  • Passed
    Innovative Heating & Air
    “Its page describes furnace repair in Oroville, but I found no specific emergency-hours or scheduling claim.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Grimes Heating & Air
    “It serves Oroville, reports more than 20 years in HVAC, and describes NATE-certified technicians and a broad residential heating offering.”
  2. #2
    Feather River Aire
    “It is based in Oroville and describes itself as family-owned and locally operated, with upfront pricing and emergency services.”
  3. #3
    Pro Tech Heating & AC
    “It serves Oroville and says evening or weekend service has no added charge.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    De Air Company
    “Its site lists heating and air conditioning repairs and installation, but I found less detail about residential heating credentials or service policies.”
  • Passed
    Innovative Heating & Air
    “It describes Oroville heating repair, but the pages I found contained fewer specific service commitments to compare.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Grimes Heating & Air
    “It installs furnaces, offers free replacement and installation estimates, and advertises financing.”
  2. #2
    Feather River Aire
    “It offers heating installation in Oroville and states that it provides upfront cost estimates and financing.”
  3. #3
    Pro Tech Heating & AC
    “It offers free furnace installation estimates and says it considers home size, insulation, and existing ductwork when selecting equipment.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    De Air Company
    “Its homepage mentions HVAC installation, but I found no details about furnace or heat pump quote terms.”
  • Passed
    Innovative Heating & Air
    “I found a heating repair page but no comparable installation pricing or quote information.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Feather River Aire
    “It advertises emergency services, and a customer account on its homepage describes an evening call followed by a technician arriving within a few hours.”
  2. #2
    Grimes Heating & Air
    “It advertises 24/7 emergency repairs and serves Oroville.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Pro Tech Heating & AC
    “It says it responds quickly and has evening or weekend service, but I found no confirmed same-day dispatch claim.”
  • Passed
    De Air Company
    “Its site offers AC repairs, but I found no emergency or same-day service claim.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Grimes Heating & Air
    “It publishes a gas-heating maintenance checklist and seasonal pricing and accepts web service requests.”
  2. #2
    Feather River Aire
    “It provides a request-service link and lists heating maintenance among its services.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Pro Tech Heating & AC
    “I found contact and service pages, but no furnace-maintenance page or appointment calendar.”
  • Passed
    De Air Company
    “I found heating and AC service information, but no online booking or furnace-maintenance pricing.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Feather River Aire
    “Its homepage explicitly advertises flat-rate, upfront pricing on products and services.”
  2. #2
    Grimes Heating & Air
    “It publishes maintenance rates and offers free furnace installation estimates, though it does not display a broad repair price list on the pages reviewed.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Pro Tech Heating & AC
    “It describes straightforward diagnostics and free installation estimates, but I found no flat-rate service prices published.”
  • Passed
    De Air Company
    “I found no upfront-price or published-rate claim on its homepage.”

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