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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Highland, IN

Collins Heating & Cooling was picked in all 6 questions and ranked first in all 6; POPA Heating & Cooling was a runner-up in 5, and Modern Heating & Cooling was a runner-up in 5.

Who came up in Highland

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Collins Heating & Coolingcollinsheatingandcooling.com6 of 66 of 6
Modern Heating & Coolingmodernheating.com0 of 66 of 6
POPA Heating & Coolingpopahvac.com0 of 64 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Collins Heating & Cooling
    “Its Highland furnace repair page says most repairs are handled the same day and that the price is provided before work starts.”
  2. #2
    Modern Heating & Cooling
    “Its Highland service page says the company does its best to get out the same day and offers repair calls for local homeowners.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    POPA Heating & Cooling
    “It offers heating repairs and 24-hour emergency service, but its site does not give a specific same-day response time for Highland.”
  • Passed
    Sun & Shade Heating & Cooling
    “It advertises emergency service and furnace repairs but does not specify a Highland response window.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Collins Heating & Cooling
    “It reports 4.8 stars from 112 Google reviews and describes upfront pricing, direct access to the technician, and repairs-first recommendations.”
  2. #2
    POPA Heating & Cooling
    “It has served Northwest Indiana since 1968 and states that it offers 24-hour emergency service.”
  3. #3
    Modern Heating & Cooling
    “Its site describes a family-owned business serving Northwest Indiana since 1963, with free installation estimates.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Sun & Shade Heating & Cooling
    “It lists furnace and AC repairs and emergency service, but its site does not show review totals or as much locally specific service information.”
  • Passed
    Furnace Exchange
    “Its Highland page describes repair, maintenance, and estimates, but provides less company-specific information about the team or response commitments.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Collins Heating & Cooling
    “It offers a free written furnace estimate and explains that recommendations are sized to the home.”
  2. #2
    POPA Heating & Cooling
    “It offers free estimates on new or replacement installations and installs furnaces and other heating systems.”
  3. #3
    Modern Heating & Cooling
    “It offers free estimates on furnace, AC, and heat pump installations for Highland homeowners.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Sun & Shade Heating & Cooling
    “It lists furnace replacement but its site does not state that installation estimates are free or provide a cost range.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Collins Heating & Cooling
    “Its AC repair page says it can usually diagnose the problem on the same visit and includes Highland customer reports of same-day service.”
  2. #2
    Modern Heating & Cooling
    “Its Highland page says it does its best to get out the same day and provides a real arrival window by phone.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    POPA Heating & Cooling
    “It advertises 24-hour emergency response and cooling service but does not specify a same-day Highland arrival commitment.”
  • Passed
    Sun & Shade Heating & Cooling
    “It lists AC repair and emergency service but does not state a local arrival window.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Collins Heating & Cooling
    “Its Highland furnace maintenance page includes an appointment request form for a seasonal tune-up.”
  2. #2
    POPA Heating & Cooling
    “It offers seasonal maintenance and links to a scheduling service from its site.”
  3. #3
    Modern Heating & Cooling
    “It provides a web request form for maintenance and repair service in Highland.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Sun & Shade Heating & Cooling
    “It lists annual maintenance but its site provides a contact form and phone number rather than an appointment booking calendar.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Collins Heating & Cooling
    “Its site explicitly says customers receive and approve the repair price before work starts.”
  2. #2
    POPA Heating & Cooling
    “Its about page states that technicians provide a firm upfront repair price after inspection.”
  3. #3
    Modern Heating & Cooling
    “It advertises free, no-pressure estimates on installations and replacements.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Sun & Shade Heating & Cooling
    “Its site says it charges honest prices but does not explain whether repair prices are shown before work begins.”

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