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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in San Francisco, CA

Across 6 questions, Apollo Heating & Ventilating was picked 5 times and ranked first 3 times; Triton HVAC & Appliance Repair was picked 6 times and ranked first 3 times.

Four assistants' answers for San Francisco

Who came up in San Francisco

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Apollo Heating & Ventilatingapolloheatingsf.com3 of 66 of 6
Triton HVAC & Appliance Repairtriton-home-services.com3 of 65 of 6
AC Heating & Cooling, Inc.sanfranciscofurnaceservices.com0 of 63 of 6
San Francisco Heating & Air Conditioning Servicessan-francisco-hvac.com0 of 62 of 6
SF Furnace Repairsf-furnace-repair.com0 of 62 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Apollo Heating & Ventilating
    “It is San Francisco based, serves the city, and repairs all brands of furnaces.”
  2. #2
    Triton HVAC & Appliance Repair
    “It advertises same-day furnace repair across San Francisco and provides online booking and published service-call pricing.”
  3. #3
    AC Heating & Cooling, Inc.
    “It advertises same-day and 24/7 service for furnace repairs in San Francisco.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    SF Furnace Repair
    “Its site describes residential heating work but does not state same-day availability or publish booking details.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Apollo Heating & Ventilating
    “It is a longstanding, family-operated local business offering gas heating, air conditioning, and heat pump services.”
  2. #2
    San Francisco Heating & Air Conditioning Services
    “It lists residential HVAC work across San Francisco and claims same-day service and upfront estimates.”
  3. #3
    SF Furnace Repair
    “It describes family-owned residential heating and air conditioning installation and service in the San Francisco area.”

Considered and passed

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Apollo Heating & Ventilating
    “It offers gas heating replacement and heat pump installation and says replacement estimates are free.”
  2. #2
    SF Furnace Repair
    “Its site lists residential heating equipment installations, change-outs, and upgrades in the San Francisco area.”
  3. #3
    Triton HVAC & Appliance Repair
    “It says HVAC installation estimates are free and offers furnace replacement, although it does not publish installation prices.”

Considered and passed

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Triton HVAC & Appliance Repair
    “It explicitly advertises same-day HVAC service in San Francisco and handles air conditioning repair.”
  2. #2
    Apollo Heating & Ventilating
    “It is based in San Francisco and says it services and repairs all brands of air conditioners.”
  3. #3
    AC Heating & Cooling, Inc.
    “It advertises same-day and 24/7 cooling service and lists San Francisco among its service cities.”

Considered and passed

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Triton HVAC & Appliance Repair
    “It lists furnace tune-ups and provides online booking with advertised instant confirmation.”
  2. #2
    AC Heating & Cooling, Inc.
    “Its booking form offers furnace maintenance appointments.”
  3. #3
    Apollo Heating & Ventilating
    “It offers gas heating cleaning and service and allows Saturday appointments by arrangement.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    SF Furnace Repair
    “Its site describes heating service but does not show online booking.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Triton HVAC & Appliance Repair
    “It publishes its service-call charge, common repair ranges, and says customers approve a flat-rate quote before work begins.”
  2. #2
    San Francisco Heating & Air Conditioning Services
    “It claims to provide upfront estimates before work begins, though it does not publish specific amounts.”
  3. #3
    Apollo Heating & Ventilating
    “It offers free replacement estimates, although its site does not publish repair prices.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    SF Furnace Repair
    “Its site did not show service-call prices, repair ranges, or an upfront pricing claim.”

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