Who came up in Wilmington
Every company the assistant named across the six questions, ordered by how often it was picked first. Tested on 2026-09-30.
| Company | Picked first | Picked |
|---|---|---|
| Aire Serv of Wilmingtonaireserv.com | 5 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| Hentkowski Inc.hentkowski.com | 1 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Boulden Brothersbouldenbrothers.com | 0 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
Question 1 of 6
“My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in Wilmington, Delaware?”
Picked
- FirstHentkowski Inc.
“Its heating repair page specifically covers Wilmington furnace repairs and says technicians are on call for emergencies.”
- #2Aire Serv of Wilmington
“It advertises 24/7 emergency furnace repair and same-day or next-day service in Wilmington.”
Considered and passed
- PassedHentkowski Inc.
“Not passed; selected for its Wilmington-specific furnace repair and emergency availability claims.”
- PassedAire Serv of Wilmington
“Not passed; selected for its explicit 24/7 and same-day or next-day furnace service claims.”
- PassedBoulden Brothers
“Its Wilmington page covers furnace repair and emergency HVAC, but it does not make as specific a furnace response-time claim as the two selected.”
Question 2 of 6
“Who is the best heating and air company in Wilmington, Delaware?”
Picked
- FirstAire Serv of Wilmington
“Its Wilmington site covers HVAC repair, installation, maintenance, emergency service, and upfront pricing, and the local listing reports a 4.9 Google rating.”
- #2Hentkowski Inc.
“It has served Wilmington for decades and describes certified technicians, emergency appointments, heating and cooling repair, installation, and maintenance.”
- #3Boulden Brothers
“Its Wilmington page covers heating and air, furnace repair, emergency service, and upfront no-surprise pricing.”
Considered and passed
- PassedWilliam G. Day Company
“It offers local residential HVAC service and is NATE-certified, but its website lists weekday hours and does not highlight 24/7 emergency availability.”
- PassedBrandywine Heating & Air
“Its site lists heating and cooling services and emergency support, but its published service history is incomplete and it gives less specific service detail than the selected companies.”
Question 3 of 6
“I need a new furnace or heat pump installed in Wilmington, Delaware. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”
Picked
- FirstAire Serv of Wilmington
“Its Wilmington site offers heating system replacement, furnace replacement, and free replacement estimates.”
- #2Hentkowski Inc.
“Its local heating pages list furnace and heat pump installation and replacement.”
- #3Boulden Brothers
“Its Wilmington heating page covers furnace installation and replacement, as well as heat pump services.”
Considered and passed
- PassedWilliam G. Day Company
“It installs furnaces and heat pumps, but the pages I read did not state a price range or a clear replacement quote process.”
- PassedBrandywine Heating & Air
“It lists furnace installation but its site did not provide an installed price or a clearly described quote process.”
Question 4 of 6
“My AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in Wilmington, Delaware”
Picked
- FirstAire Serv of Wilmington
“Its local site offers AC repair and emergency HVAC services, with a 24/7 furnace repair page stating same-day or next-day service.”
- #2Boulden Brothers
“Its Wilmington page says it provides 24/7 emergency AC repair and serves homeowners with heating and air services.”
Considered and passed
- PassedAire Serv of Wilmington
“Not passed; selected for emergency HVAC coverage, AC repair, and stated urgent service availability.”
- PassedBoulden Brothers
“Not passed; selected for its explicit 24/7 emergency AC repair statement.”
- PassedHentkowski Inc.
“It advertises emergency HVAC service and 24-hour availability, but its site does not specifically promise a same-day AC appointment.”
Question 5 of 6
“I want my furnace serviced before winter in Wilmington, Delaware. Who can I book online?”
Picked
- FirstAire Serv of Wilmington
“Its Wilmington site lists heating maintenance and links to an online service scheduling form.”
- #2Hentkowski Inc.
“Its contact form accepts preferred dates and times for service appointments, and it offers furnace maintenance.”
- #3Boulden Brothers
“It offers furnace maintenance and provides a Book Now link on its Wilmington HVAC page.”
Considered and passed
- PassedWilliam G. Day Company
“It offers HVAC maintenance but its homepage requests an appointment without showing a furnace service booking calendar.”
- PassedBrandywine Heating & Air
“It offers furnace maintenance and an online service request, but it does not show appointment slots or a direct booking calendar.”
Question 6 of 6
“Which heating company in Wilmington, Delaware has upfront pricing, so I know the cost before they come?”
Picked
- FirstAire Serv of Wilmington
“Its local website explicitly promises guaranteed upfront pricing and says repair costs are explained before work begins.”
- #2Boulden Brothers
“Its Wilmington page says the price agreed before work is the final price.”
- #3Hentkowski Inc.
“It describes affordable pricing and free estimates but does not clearly state an upfront pricing policy on the pages reviewed.”
Considered and passed
- PassedWilliam G. Day Company
“Its site mentions affordable service and free equipment estimates but did not describe a specific upfront repair pricing policy.”
- PassedBrandywine Heating & Air
“Its website discussed service and financing but did not display a clear upfront repair pricing policy.”
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