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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Franklin, IN

A Perfect Climate Heating & Cooling was picked in all 6 questions and ranked first in 4. Johnson Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing was picked in all 6 and ranked first in 1; Dugan Air was picked in 5 and ranked first in 1.

Who came up in Franklin

Every company the assistant named across the six questions, ordered by how often it was picked first. Tested on 2026-09-29.

CompanyPicked firstPicked
A Perfect Climate Heating & Coolingindianapolis-hvac.com4 of 66 of 6
Dugan Air Heating & Coolinggoduganair.com1 of 66 of 6
Johnson Heating, Cooling, and Plumbingjohnsoncomfort.com1 of 66 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    A Perfect Climate Heating & Cooling
    “Its Franklin-specific furnace repair page addresses start-up problems and advertises 24/7 emergency service.”
  2. #2
    Dugan Air Heating & Cooling
    “It advertises 24/7 emergency furnace repair in Franklin and offers online scheduling.”
  3. #3
    Johnson Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing
    “It serves Franklin with year-round emergency furnace repair and online scheduling.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Jeff Campbell Heating & Cooling
    “The site confirms Franklin furnace repair and a local family-owned business, but lists weekday office hours and no emergency availability.”
  • Passed
    Airtron
    “It advertises 24/7 furnace repair in Franklin, but the pages I read gave fewer Franklin-specific details about emergency response than the top picks.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Franklin, Indiana?”

Picked

  1. First
    A Perfect Climate Heating & Cooling
    “It covers residential heating and cooling in Franklin and advertises round-the-clock emergency service.”
  2. #2
    Johnson Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing
    “It has served Central Indiana since 1968 and states it offers upfront pricing and repair guarantees.”
  3. #3
    Dugan Air Heating & Cooling
    “It is based in Franklin and promotes NATE-certified technicians and 24/7 emergency service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Jeff Campbell Heating & Cooling
    “Its Franklin presence and family-owned status are clear, but it lists weekday hours and provides less evidence of emergency availability.”
  • Passed
    Airtron
    “Its Franklin service page lists a broad set of HVAC services and 24/7 availability, but I favored providers with more explicit local repair detail.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    A Perfect Climate Heating & Cooling
    “It offers Franklin furnace replacement quotes, heat-pump installation, financing, and a stated furnace cost reference.”
  2. #2
    Johnson Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing
    “It offers Franklin furnace quotes and financing and explains several factors that affect installed price.”
  3. #3
    Dugan Air Heating & Cooling
    “It offers furnace replacement in Franklin, free estimates on new systems, and financing.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Airtron
    “It offers furnace installation and financing, but the Franklin page I read did not provide an installed-price range.”
  • Passed
    Jeff Campbell Heating & Cooling
    “It installs furnaces in Franklin and describes presenting options, but I found no public cost guidance.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Dugan Air Heating & Cooling
    “It offers 24-hour emergency AC repair for Franklin and describes quick response for urgent calls.”
  2. #2
    A Perfect Climate Heating & Cooling
    “It lists 24/7 emergency service and a Franklin address.”
  3. #3
    Johnson Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing
    “It serves Franklin and offers emergency service year-round with online scheduling.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Airtron
    “Its Franklin page offers 24/7 service, but Dugan Air and A Perfect Climate provide more direct emergency-specific AC information.”
  • Passed
    Jeff Campbell Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Franklin but publishes weekday hours and no same-day or emergency AC claim.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    A Perfect Climate Heating & Cooling
    “It offers Franklin furnace maintenance, online scheduling, and a maintenance plan with priority same-day service for members.”
  2. #2
    Dugan Air Heating & Cooling
    “It offers Franklin furnace maintenance and online service scheduling.”
  3. #3
    Johnson Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing
    “It has a Franklin furnace tune-up service page and provides online scheduling.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Jeff Campbell Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Franklin but I found no dedicated furnace tune-up booking page or online booking details.”
  • Passed
    Airtron
    “It offers maintenance in Franklin and a service-scheduling link, but its page provides less detail about the furnace tune-up process.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Johnson Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing
    “Its company page explicitly says customers will know what to expect with no hidden fees or surprise charges.”
  2. #2
    A Perfect Climate Heating & Cooling
    “Its installation page says it discloses costs and fees up front, and its replacement page offers quotes.”
  3. #3
    Dugan Air Heating & Cooling
    “Its Franklin furnace-repair page advertises transparent pricing, though it does not clarify whether a price is available before an on-site diagnosis.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Jeff Campbell Heating & Cooling
    “The site mentions value and price but does not describe upfront estimates or when pricing is provided.”
  • Passed
    Airtron
    “It describes straightforward pricing but the Franklin page does not specify when a customer receives the price.”

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