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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Moline, IL

Across 6 questions, Doug's Heating & Air was picked 4 times and first once; Kale Co. was picked 4 times and first once; Horizon HVAC and Schebler Heating & Air were each picked 3 times and first once.

Who came up in Moline

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Doug's Heating & Air Conditioningdougsheatingandair.com2 of 64 of 6
Horizon HVAChorizonhvacpros.com2 of 62 of 6
Kale Co.kaleco.com1 of 64 of 6
Schebler Heating & Airscheblerhvac.com1 of 63 of 6
Freed Heating & Air Conditioningfreedheatingandair.com0 of 64 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Kale Co.
    “Its Moline furnace page specifically lists 24/7 emergency repair and lets homeowners request an appointment.”
  2. #2
    Doug's Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It advertises 24/7/365 emergency service and has an online appointment request form.”
  3. #3
    Freed Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers emergency furnace repair and 24/7 emergency support in Moline.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Schebler Heating & Air
    “It offers around-the-clock furnace repair, but its site gives less detail about the repair appointment process than the first choices.”
  • Passed
    Horizon HVAC
    “It advertises 24/7 same-day emergency requests, but its site focuses on repair and does not show an appointment request form.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Moline?”

Picked

  1. First
    Doug's Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its site highlights decades of local service and round-the-clock emergency coverage, while a local directory reports 1,203 Google reviews at 4.8 stars.”
  2. #2
    Kale Co.
    “It offers 24/7 heating repair and has a 4.9-star rating across 690 Google reviews according to a local directory.”
  3. #3
    Freed Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It focuses on residential service and replacement, has 24/7 emergency support, and says it has served the area since 1915.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Schebler Heating & Air
    “It has broad services and 24/7 support, but its reported local Google review count is lower than the leading Moline-based options.”
  • Passed
    Horizon HVAC
    “Its site advertises same-day emergency requests and a $79 diagnostic fee, but I found less independent review information to compare.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Doug's Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers furnace installation and personalized replacement options, with financing available.”
  2. #2
    Kale Co.
    “It lists furnace and A/C installation, free estimates, and financing.”
  3. #3
    Schebler Heating & Air
    “It offers Moline furnace installation, a free consultation, and financing options.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Freed Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers furnace installation and promotions, but I found no published installed-price range.”
  • Passed
    Horizon HVAC
    “Its site emphasizes furnace and A/C repair, and I did not find an installation service page.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Horizon HVAC
    “It explicitly advertises same-day emergency requests, 24/7 availability, and no after-hours fees for its Quad Cities service area including Moline.”
  2. #2
    Schebler Heating & Air
    “It answers emergency HVAC calls around the clock and provides AC repair in Moline.”
  3. #3
    Freed Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers emergency AC repair and 24/7 support in Moline.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Doug's Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It advertises 24/7/365 emergency service, but its site does not specifically promise same-day AC attendance.”
  • Passed
    Kale Co.
    “It offers 24/7 emergency heating repair, but the pages reviewed did not establish same-day AC availability.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Schebler Heating & Air
    “Its Moline pages list furnace tune-ups and provide a Book Appointment link.”
  2. #2
    Doug's Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers heating maintenance and an online appointment request form.”
  3. #3
    Freed Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It lists furnace maintenance and lets customers request service online.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Kale Co.
    “It advertises seasonal tune-ups, but the pages reviewed did not make online booking as clear as the selected options.”
  • Passed
    Horizon HVAC
    “Its site directs emergency repair customers to call and does not show an online booking path.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Horizon HVAC
    “It posts a flat $79 diagnostic fee and says it has no extra after-hours charges.”
  2. #2
    Kale Co.
    “It offers free estimates and advertises service pricing as a value, though no diagnostic fee is posted on the reviewed page.”

Considered and passed

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