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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Fernandina Beach, FL

Milt's of Amelia was picked first in all 6 questions; Arctic Air of Northern Florida was picked 5 times and first once.

Four assistants' answers for Fernandina Beach

Who came up in Fernandina Beach

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Arctic Air of Northern Floridaarcticairofnorthernflorida.com3 of 66 of 6
Milt's of Ameliamiltsair.com3 of 66 of 6
Peacock Electric, Inc.peacockelectric.net0 of 65 of 6
Von's Heating & Airvonsheatingandair.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

“My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in Fernandina Beach, Florida?”

Picked

  1. First
    Arctic Air of Northern Florida
    “It explicitly lists furnace and heat pump repair in Fernandina Beach and says emergency HVAC help is available 24 hours a day.”
  2. #2
    Milt's of Amelia
    “It serves Fernandina Beach, has operated locally since 1990, and provides an after-hours on-call technician for emergencies.”
  3. #3
    Peacock Electric, Inc.
    “It lists furnace service and repair, all makes and models, and 24-hour emergency availability.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Von's Heating & Air
    “It serves Fernandina Beach and lists furnace and heating repairs, but the page reviewed did not specify 24-hour emergency response.”
  • Passed
    Johnny's AC
    “It advertises 24/7 service and heating work, but the pages reviewed did not spell out furnace repair as clearly.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Fernandina Beach, Florida?”

Picked

  1. First
    Milt's of Amelia
    “It combines a stated local history since 1990, family ownership, upfront estimates, and a large volume of Google reviews.”
  2. #2
    Arctic Air of Northern Florida
    “It offers local heating and cooling services, online booking, and advertises 24/7 emergency repairs.”
  3. #3
    Peacock Electric, Inc.
    “It has served the community since 1987 and lists residential HVAC installation, repair, maintenance, and emergency service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Mason's Air Conditioning & Heat
    “Its site confirms HVAC service in Fernandina Beach, but the information reviewed offered less detail about emergency hours, pricing, and booking.”
  • Passed
    Von's Heating & Air
    “It offers local HVAC service and upfront pricing, but the evidence reviewed was less specific about its track record and scheduling.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Milt's of Amelia
    “It offers replacement estimates with multiple pricing options and financing, and serves Fernandina Beach.”
  2. #2
    Arctic Air of Northern Florida
    “It offers free estimates for system installations and replacement, financing, and service in Fernandina Beach.”
  3. #3
    Peacock Electric, Inc.
    “It offers free in-home installation consultations, system sizing help, financing, and factory warranties.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Von's Heating & Air
    “It offers heating and furnace installation locally, but the page reviewed did not give a verifiable price range.”
  • Passed
    Johnny's AC
    “It offers heating services and financing, but the pages reviewed did not give installation pricing or enough detail about system replacement.”

Question 4 of 6

“My AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in Fernandina Beach, Florida.”

Picked

  1. First
    Arctic Air of Northern Florida
    “It serves Fernandina Beach and explicitly advertises 24-hour emergency HVAC service and same-day solutions.”
  2. #2
    Milt's of Amelia
    “It advertises seven-day service and routes after-hours emergency calls to an on-call technician.”
  3. #3
    Peacock Electric, Inc.
    “Its site lists 24-hour emergency service for HVAC customers in Fernandina Beach.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Von's Heating & Air
    “It advertises emergency service in the area, but the page reviewed did not specify 24/7 availability or same-day dispatch.”
  • Passed
    Johnny's AC
    “It advertises 24/7 service, but the reviewed pages did not confirm same-day availability in Fernandina Beach.”

Question 5 of 6

“I want my furnace serviced before winter in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Who can I book online?”

Picked

  1. First
    Arctic Air of Northern Florida
    “It lists heating maintenance and links to an online ServiceTitan booking page.”
  2. #2
    Milt's of Amelia
    “It offers preventative maintenance and an online appointment request form for local customers.”
  3. #3
    Peacock Electric, Inc.
    “It offers preventive maintenance and provides a request-service link.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Von's Heating & Air
    “It lists heating maintenance, but I did not verify an online booking option on the Fernandina Beach page.”
  • Passed
    Johnny's AC
    “It offers maintenance, but the pages reviewed directed customers to contact the company rather than showing a clear booking flow.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Milt's of Amelia
    “It explicitly promises easy-to-understand free estimates with straightforward pricing and multiple options.”
  2. #2
    Arctic Air of Northern Florida
    “It advertises clear upfront pricing and a transparent rate before service.”
  3. #3
    Von's Heating & Air
    “It says it provides upfront pricing and transparent quotes with no hidden fees.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Peacock Electric, Inc.
    “It mentions competitive pricing and free estimates, but I did not find a specific upfront-pricing promise.”
  • Passed
    Johnny's AC
    “It advertises free estimates, but the pages reviewed did not state that service or repair prices are shown before arrival.”

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