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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Columbus, GA

Across 6 questions, Indoor Solutions was picked 5 times and ranked first 5 times; Aire Serv of Columbus GA was picked 5 times and ranked first once.

Who came up in Columbus

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Indoor Solutionsisihvac.com5 of 65 of 6
Aire Serv of Columbus GAaireserv.com1 of 65 of 6
Sam Hewitt Servicessamhewittair.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

“My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in Columbus, Georgia?”

Picked

  1. First
    Indoor Solutions
    “It advertises 24/7 furnace repair in Columbus and says its stocked service vehicles can complete many repairs on the spot.”
  2. #2
    Aire Serv of Columbus GA
    “It serves Columbus with 24/7 emergency HVAC service and upfront by-the-job furnace repair pricing.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Alan Hooks Mechanical Services
    “Its residential heating page describes repair and emergency furnace service but does not state a clear 24/7 availability claim.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Columbus, Georgia?”

Picked

  1. First
    Indoor Solutions
    “It combines local service, 24-hour emergency availability, and stated technician screening and NATE certification.”
  2. #2
    Aire Serv of Columbus GA
    “Its local site describes 24/7 emergency HVAC service and upfront by-the-job pricing.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Sam Hewitt Services
    “Its site documents service in Columbus since 1971 and financing, but I found less specific emergency-service information.”
  • Passed
    Alan Hooks Mechanical Services
    “It serves Columbus and covers residential heating, but its site provides fewer specific service and technician credentials than the top picks.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Indoor Solutions
    “It installs furnaces and other heating systems in Columbus, offers free estimates, and advertises same-day or next-day installations.”
  2. #2
    Aire Serv of Columbus GA
    “It lists furnace and heat-pump installation and says jobs are priced upfront by the job.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Sam Hewitt Services
    “It offers heating system replacement and financing but does not publish an installation price range on the pages reviewed.”

Question 4 of 6

“My AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in Columbus, Georgia.”

Picked

  1. First
    Indoor Solutions
    “It advertises 24/7 AC repair in Columbus and says technicians have stocked repair vehicles.”
  2. #2
    Aire Serv of Columbus GA
    “It serves Columbus and lists 24/7 emergency HVAC service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Sam Hewitt Services
    “It offers AC repair in Columbus but the pages reviewed do not establish 24/7 or same-day availability.”

Question 5 of 6

“I want my furnace serviced before winter in Columbus, Georgia. Who can I book online?”

Picked

  1. First
    Indoor Solutions
    “It offers heating maintenance and provides a Book Now link alongside its contact form and phone number.”
  2. #2
    Sam Hewitt Services
    “It lists HVAC maintenance and has a Schedule Now link for Columbus customers.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Aire Serv of Columbus GA
    “It lists tune-ups and maintenance, but I did not verify a bookable online time slot.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Aire Serv of Columbus GA
    “Its Columbus service page explicitly describes upfront by-the-job pricing and explains its diagnostic and after-hours fee policy.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Indoor Solutions
    “It offers free estimates for repairs and installations but the pages reviewed do not explicitly promise the total price before a visit.”
  • Passed
    Alan Hooks Mechanical Services
    “It promises a transparent estimate after assessment, not pricing before a technician visits.”

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