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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in St. Augustine, FL

Across 6 questions, Swift Bros was picked first in all 6; St. Johns Heating & Air was picked 4 times, Aire Serv of Saint Augustine 3 times, Heat Beaters Heating & Air 2 times, and Von's Heating and Air 1 time.

Who came up in St. Augustine

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Swift Bros Plumbing, Heating & Airswiftbrothers.com6 of 66 of 6
St. Johns Heating & Airstjohnsheatingandair.com0 of 64 of 6
Aire Serv of Saint Augustineaireserv.com0 of 63 of 6
Heat Beaters Heating & Airheatbeatersac.com0 of 62 of 6
Von's Heating and Airvonsheatingandair.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Swift Bros Plumbing, Heating & Air
    “Its St. Augustine furnace page lists same-day or next-day appointments when possible and an upfront estimate before repairs begin.”
  2. #2
    St. Johns Heating & Air
    “The company says it repairs furnaces and offers emergency service nights, weekends, and 24/7.”
  3. #3
    Aire Serv of Saint Augustine
    “Its local furnace page offers furnace repair and describes emergency HVAC service and upfront pricing.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Von's Heating and Air
    “Its local furnace page covers repair and installation, but the sources I read did not specify appointment availability this week.”
  • Passed
    Heat Beaters Heating & Air
    “Its site describes heating and cooling services and same-day appointments when available, but the service pages I found focus more on AC than furnace repair.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in St. Augustine, Florida?”

Picked

  1. First
    Swift Bros Plumbing, Heating & Air
    “Its local heating page covers furnaces and heat pumps and states same-day and 24/7 emergency availability.”
  2. #2
    St. Johns Heating & Air
    “It says it is family owned and operated, has served St. Johns County since 1956, and provides emergency service 24/7.”
  3. #3
    Heat Beaters Heating & Air
    “Its site identifies it as a locally owned family business and describes heating and cooling service across St. Augustine and nearby areas.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Aire Serv of Saint Augustine
    “Its local furnace page provides clear service and pricing claims, but its affiliation with Neighborly and franchise network makes it less clearly a locally independent choice.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Swift Bros Plumbing, Heating & Air
    “Its local pages list furnace installations, heat pump services, and upfront estimates.”
  2. #2
    St. Johns Heating & Air
    “Its site lists furnace and heat pump installation and says it serves St. Augustine and surrounding areas.”
  3. #3
    Von's Heating and Air
    “Its St. Augustine furnace page describes replacement and installation and invites homeowners to discuss system selection.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Aire Serv of Saint Augustine
    “Its local furnace page offers repair and replacement estimates, but I found less local installation detail than on the pages for the three quoted firms.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Swift Bros Plumbing, Heating & Air
    “Its cooling page says same-day response is available for urgent failures, subject to location and call time.”
  2. #2
    St. Johns Heating & Air
    “It advertises emergency heating and cooling service nights, weekends, and 24/7.”
  3. #3
    Heat Beaters Heating & Air
    “Its services page says same-day AC appointments are available whenever scheduling permits.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Aire Serv of Saint Augustine
    “Its local furnace page mentions emergency HVAC support, but I could not verify a local AC page’s same-day availability.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Swift Bros Plumbing, Heating & Air
    “It lists furnace maintenance and repair and provides a Book Now option on its local heating pages.”
  2. #2
    Aire Serv of Saint Augustine
    “Its local furnace page offers a schedule-service form and links to tune-ups and maintenance.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    St. Johns Heating & Air
    “It advertises home service plans and heating maintenance, but I found phone-based scheduling rather than online booking.”
  • Passed
    Heat Beaters Heating & Air
    “It offers online appointment and contact forms, but I did not find a furnace-specific maintenance booking page.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Swift Bros Plumbing, Heating & Air
    “Its furnace repair page says it provides clear upfront estimates and flat-rate pricing before work begins.”
  2. #2
    Aire Serv of Saint Augustine
    “Its local page states guaranteed upfront pricing and flat-rate quotes, while the furnace page promotes upfront costs.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    St. Johns Heating & Air
    “The pages I read describe services and emergency availability but do not explain whether pricing is quoted before a visit.”
  • Passed
    Heat Beaters Heating & Air
    “Its AC repair page says upfront pricing, but I did not find furnace pricing details on the pages I read.”

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