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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Columbia, IL

Inman Heating & Cooling was picked 5 times and ranked first 4 times; Giron & Son's Heating & Cooling was picked 5 times and ranked first once.

Who came up in Columbia

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Inman Heating & Coolinginmanhvac.com5 of 65 of 6
Giron & Son's Heating & Coolinggironandsons.com1 of 65 of 6
Randy's Heating & Coolingrandysheatingandcooling.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Inman Heating & Cooling
    “It advertises 24/7 emergency service in Columbia and describes furnace diagnostics with flat-rate pricing before repairs.”
  2. #2
    Giron & Son's Heating & Cooling
    “It offers residential Columbia furnace troubleshooting and online service scheduling, with weekday business hours listed.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Randy's Heating & Cooling
    “It says it serves Columbia and offers 24/7 emergency availability, but the site does not describe specific furnace troubleshooting steps or an online appointment calendar.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Columbia, Illinois?”

Picked

  1. First
    Inman Heating & Cooling
    “Its site combines longstanding family ownership, Columbia service, 24/7 emergency availability, and stated flat-rate pricing before repair work.”
  2. #2
    Giron & Son's Heating & Cooling
    “It focuses on residential HVAC in Columbia and offers online scheduling, diagnostics, and repair-first options.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Randy's Heating & Cooling
    “It lists broad heating services and emergency availability, but the pages I read provide less detail about its repair process and customer booking.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Inman Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Columbia and explicitly offers free in-home furnace estimates.”
  2. #2
    Giron & Son's Heating & Cooling
    “It provides Columbia-area residential replacement evaluations and online scheduling.”
  3. #3
    Randy's Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Columbia, installs furnaces and heat pumps, and invites customers to request a free estimate.”

Considered and passed

  • No one else was considered.

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Inman Heating & Cooling
    “It advertises 24/7 emergency service in Columbia, and a customer review on its site recounts a same-morning AC visit.”
  2. #2
    Giron & Son's Heating & Cooling
    “It provides residential AC diagnostics for Columbia and lets customers schedule service online.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Randy's Heating & Cooling
    “It lists Columbia service and 24/7 emergency availability, but the pages read did not establish same-day availability.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Giron & Son's Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Columbia, offers seasonal tune-ups, and provides an online calendar to choose available appointment times.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Inman Heating & Cooling
    “It offers seasonal maintenance but the pages I read show phone and estimate-request contact rather than online time selection.”
  • Passed
    Randy's Heating & Cooling
    “It offers scheduled maintenance and lists contact details, but I did not find online appointment booking.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Inman Heating & Cooling
    “It explicitly describes upfront flat-rate repair estimates before work begins.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Giron & Son's Heating & Cooling
    “It promises clear explanations before work begins, but the pages I read did not state upfront or flat-rate pricing.”
  • Passed
    Randy's Heating & Cooling
    “It offers free estimates for installations, but I did not find a claim of upfront repair pricing.”

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