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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Rolling Meadows, IL

Across 6 questions, Phoenix HVAC was picked 5 times and first twice; American Star Total Home Comfort was picked 5 times and first once; TDH Mechanical was picked 3 times and first once; New Horizon Heating and Cooling was picked twice; Fireside Heating & Air Co. of Chicago was picked once.

Who came up in Rolling Meadows

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Phoenix HVACphx-hvac.com4 of 65 of 6
American Star Total Home Comfortsosheat.com1 of 65 of 6
Fireside Heating & Air Co. of Chicagofiresideheatingairchicago.com1 of 61 of 6
TDH Mechanicaltdhmechanical.com0 of 63 of 6
New Horizon Heating and Coolingnewhorizonheatingandcooling.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Phoenix HVAC
    “Its heating and emergency pages specifically offer furnace repairs, 24/7 availability, fast response, and stocked trucks.”
  2. #2
    TDH Mechanical
    “Its Rolling Meadows page explicitly says same-day furnace and heater repairs are available.”
  3. #3
    American Star Total Home Comfort
    “It serves Rolling Meadows and says it almost always responds the same day, with a 24-hour emergency answering service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    New Horizon Heating and Cooling
    “It offers furnace repairs and says it is available 24 hours, but its site did not make a same-day response commitment.”
  • Passed
    Total Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It serves Rolling Meadows and offers emergency repair service, but the service page did not give a response timeframe.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    American Star Total Home Comfort
    “Its site identifies Rolling Meadows as its home location, says it has served the Northwest Chicago area since 1980, and lists NATE-certified technicians.”
  2. #2
    Phoenix HVAC
    “It is based in Rolling Meadows and offers residential heating and cooling services, including furnace repairs and 24/7 emergency service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    TDH Mechanical
    “Its Rolling Meadows page has clear same-day furnace service information, but it does not give comparable local history or technician credentials there.”
  • Passed
    New Horizon Heating and Cooling
    “Its site offers the relevant services but provides less specific evidence about technician qualifications and local track record.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Phoenix HVAC
    “Its heating page lists furnace and heat pump installation and says free consultations and estimates are available.”
  2. #2
    American Star Total Home Comfort
    “Its heating pages cover furnace, boiler, and heat pump installation, and its site links to financing.”
  3. #3
    TDH Mechanical
    “Its Rolling Meadows page offers heating installation and replacement and an online request for a free quote.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    New Horizon Heating and Cooling
    “It offers furnace and heat pump installation with a free estimate, but the site provides less detail on the installation process.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Phoenix HVAC
    “It advertises 24/7 HVAC emergency service, including AC failure, and says emergency calls receive priority.”
  2. #2
    American Star Total Home Comfort
    “It provides AC repair and says it almost always responds the same day in the Northwest Chicago area, including Rolling Meadows.”
  3. #3
    TDH Mechanical
    “It lists AC repair service for Rolling Meadows, although its page does not establish a same-day AC appointment.”

Considered and passed

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Phoenix HVAC
    “Its heating page lists maintenance and tune-ups, and the maintenance page has a booking request for plan members.”
  2. #2
    American Star Total Home Comfort
    “It offers furnace maintenance and online service requests, with a maintenance club that includes scheduling.”
  3. #3
    New Horizon Heating and Cooling
    “It lists maintenance plans and provides an online contact form to request service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    TDH Mechanical
    “It offers furnace maintenance but the page directs customers to call or submit a quote request rather than showing a clear online appointment booking tool.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Fireside Heating & Air Co. of Chicago
    “Its Rolling Meadows page publishes furnace service ranges and says it quotes jobs upfront, though the claims need confirmation.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Phoenix HVAC
    “It offers estimates and describes its pricing as competitive but does not publish job prices on the pages reviewed.”
  • Passed
    American Star Total Home Comfort
    “It says it has no hidden fees and provides estimates, but it does not display specific prices on the pages reviewed.”

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