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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in New Lenox, IL

Magtek Mechanical was picked in all 6 questions and ranked first in 4. S&S Mechanical was picked 5 times and ranked first once; J.D. HARPS was picked 3 times.

Who came up in New Lenox

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Magtek Mechanical Heating & Coolingmagtekmechanical.com5 of 66 of 6
J.D. HARPS, Inc.jdharps.com1 of 63 of 6
S&S Mechanical Services Incssmechanical.co0 of 65 of 6
RCM Heating & Coolingrcmheating.com0 of 63 of 6
Update Heating and Cooling Servicesupdateheating.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Magtek Mechanical Heating & Cooling
    “Its furnace repair page describes diagnostics, stocked service vehicles, and 24/7 emergency repair.”
  2. #2
    S&S Mechanical Services Inc
    “It serves New Lenox with furnace repair and lists 24/7 emergency service.”
  3. #3
    RCM Heating & Cooling
    “It advertises same-day furnace appointments and extended evening and weekend hours for urgent repairs.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    J.D. HARPS, Inc.
    “It serves New Lenox and describes prompt scheduling, but its page says to call or text during regular business hours rather than promising same-day or 24/7 service.”
  • Passed
    New Lenox Heating
    “Its site says same-day service is available, but I couldn't read the site directly to verify more about its furnace repair offer.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Magtek Mechanical Heating & Cooling
    “Its site presents a broad service range, 24/7 emergency coverage, and a 4.9-star average with 580 Google reviews.”
  2. #2
    S&S Mechanical Services Inc
    “It has a New Lenox location, says it has operated since 1981, and lists 24/7 emergency service.”
  3. #3
    J.D. HARPS, Inc.
    “It serves New Lenox as a family-owned HVAC business and says it quotes repairs before work begins.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    New Lenox Heating
    “It claims more than 30 years serving the area and same-day service, but I couldn't read its site directly to verify its broader service and review details.”
  • Passed
    Update Heating and Cooling Services
    “It offers a wide range of home services and flat-rate pricing, but the evidence I read was less HVAC-focused than Magtek's.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Magtek Mechanical Heating & Cooling
    “It offers furnace installation in New Lenox and says its technicians provide system-fit recommendations.”
  2. #2
    S&S Mechanical Services Inc
    “It offers furnace installation and maintenance in New Lenox and invites homeowners to request an assessment and estimate.”
  3. #3
    J.D. HARPS, Inc.
    “It offers furnace installation and replacement and says it provides a 10-year warranty on new furnace installations.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    RCM Heating & Cooling
    “It advertises financing and free estimates for new installations, but the pages I read gave less specific detail about its installation process than the three picks.”
  • Passed
    New Lenox Heating
    “It advertises high-efficiency furnace replacement, but I couldn't read the site directly to verify equipment, warranty, or quote details.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Magtek Mechanical Heating & Cooling
    “It serves New Lenox, advertises 24/7 emergency service, and offers AC repair.”
  2. #2
    S&S Mechanical Services Inc
    “It provides New Lenox AC repair and lists 24/7 emergency service.”
  3. #3
    Update Heating and Cooling Services
    “It says it offers same-day service for home repair appointments in Will County.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    First Care Heating and Air LLC
    “It serves New Lenox and describes emergency AC service, but I found less detail about 24/7 or same-day availability.”
  • Passed
    New Lenox Heating
    “It advertises same-day service but I couldn't read the site directly to verify its AC repair and emergency details.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Magtek Mechanical Heating & Cooling
    “Its appointment form lets customers select a date and time, and its site lists heating service and preventive maintenance.”
  2. #2
    S&S Mechanical Services Inc
    “It offers heating maintenance and lets customers request service online.”
  3. #3
    RCM Heating & Cooling
    “It provides an online appointment request and a service program intended to maintain heating systems.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    J.D. HARPS, Inc.
    “It offers furnace service, but its pages direct customers to call or text for scheduling rather than showing an online booking option.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    J.D. HARPS, Inc.
    “It says it quotes the cost of a repair before touching tools and advertises no hidden fees.”
  2. #2
    RCM Heating & Cooling
    “It says its in-home diagnostic is followed by an upfront fixed-price quote for the repair.”
  3. #3
    Magtek Mechanical Heating & Cooling
    “Its heating repair page claims transparent pricing with no hidden fees, though it does not publish specific prices.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    S&S Mechanical Services Inc
    “It mentions transparent pricing models but doesn't explain a fixed-price diagnostic or provide example repair prices on the pages I read.”
  • Passed
    Update Heating and Cooling Services
    “It advertises flat-rate pricing, but its page doesn't clearly say whether the specific repair price is provided before the service visit.”

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