Who came up in Valrico
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marlin James Air Conditioning & Heatingmarlinjames.com | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Aire Serv of South Hillsborough Countyaireserv.com | 1 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Temples Air Conditioning and Heatingtemplesair.com | 0 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Fire & Ice Heating and Coolingfireandiceair.com | 0 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| IERNA’s Heating & Coolingiernaair.com | 0 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
Question 1 of 6
“My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in Valrico?”
Picked
- FirstMarlin James Air Conditioning & Heating
“It lists furnace repair in Valrico and says service is available 24/7/365.”
- #2Fire & Ice Heating and Cooling
“It repairs gas furnaces, heat pumps, and electric heaters and states its repair labor warranty is 90 days.”
Considered and passed
- PassedAire Serv of South Hillsborough County
“Its Valrico page advertises furnace repair and emergency support but doesn’t establish a specific this-week appointment.”
- PassedTemples Air Conditioning and Heating
“Its Valrico page offers heating and furnace repair, but its response-time claims are general rather than a confirmed appointment.”
Question 2 of 6
“Who is the best heating and air company in Valrico?”
Picked
- FirstMarlin James Air Conditioning & Heating
“It combines long-standing local service with three-generation family ownership, non-commissioned technicians, and online booking.”
- #2Fire & Ice Heating and Cooling
“The locally based husband-and-wife company describes its NATE-certified expertise and broad HVAC services.”
- #3Temples Air Conditioning and Heating
“It serves Valrico, offers heating and cooling repairs and installation, and advertises emergency service seven days a week.”
Considered and passed
- PassedAire Serv of South Hillsborough County
“It offers Valrico HVAC service with upfront pricing and emergency support, but is part of Neighborly rather than a locally owned independent.”
- PassedIERNA’s Heating & Cooling
“It serves the wider Tampa Bay area and advertises same-day service and upfront pricing, but the Valrico service page provides less locally specific detail.”
Question 3 of 6
“I need a new furnace or heat pump installed in Valrico. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”
Picked
- FirstMarlin James Air Conditioning & Heating
“It lists furnace and heat pump installation and serves Valrico, so it is a relevant local quote option.”
- #2Temples Air Conditioning and Heating
“It offers heating system installation in Valrico and free estimates.”
Considered and passed
- PassedFire & Ice Heating and Cooling
“Its site describes heating installation but gives less specific equipment and quote detail than the selected installation pages.”
- PassedIERNA’s Heating & Cooling
“It offers furnace and heat pump installation around Tampa Bay, but its available Valrico page was less specific about installation estimates.”
Question 4 of 6
“My AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in Valrico”
Picked
- FirstMarlin James Air Conditioning & Heating
“Its Valrico page says service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.”
- #2Temples Air Conditioning and Heating
“It advertises emergency service seven days a week and says it prioritizes same-day or next-day service when possible.”
- #3IERNA’s Heating & Cooling
“It advertises same-day service across Tampa Bay and lists Valrico among its service areas.”
Considered and passed
- PassedFire & Ice Heating and Cooling
“It offers emergency service, but says after-hours calls depend on first-come, first-served technician availability.”
- PassedAire Serv of South Hillsborough County
“It offers emergency HVAC support, but says availability and rates vary by location and call volume.”
Question 5 of 6
“I want my furnace serviced before winter in Valrico. Who can I book online?”
Picked
- FirstMarlin James Air Conditioning & Heating
“It lists furnace maintenance and provides an online booking option.”
- #2Fire & Ice Heating and Cooling
“It provides heating maintenance and a preventative plan with two maintenance visits each year.”
Considered and passed
- PassedTemples Air Conditioning and Heating
“It offers maintenance and a contact form, but the pages reviewed direct customers to call or submit a form rather than show an online booking calendar.”
- PassedAire Serv of South Hillsborough County
“It offers furnace tune-ups and a schedule-service form, but the page doesn’t show a direct self-service booking calendar.”
Question 6 of 6
“Which heating company in Valrico has upfront pricing, so I know the cost before they come?”
Picked
- FirstAire Serv of South Hillsborough County
“Its Valrico furnace page promises a flat-rate written price before work begins.”
- #2Temples Air Conditioning and Heating
“Its Valrico repair page advertises transparent upfront pricing with no hidden fees.”
Considered and passed
- PassedMarlin James Air Conditioning & Heating
“Its HVAC services page lists upfront pricing, but gives less detail about when or how a quote is supplied.”
- PassedIERNA’s Heating & Cooling
“It advertises upfront estimates broadly, but its Valrico heating page provides less pricing-process detail than Aire Serv’s furnace page.”
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