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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Richmond, KY

In 6 questions, Next Level Heating & Air was picked 6 times and first 4 times.

Who came up in Richmond

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Next Level Heating & Airjustcallnextlevel.com5 of 66 of 6
Madison HVAC/R, LLCmadisonhvacr.com1 of 65 of 6
Joseph's Heating and Airjosephsheatingandair.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Madison HVAC/R, LLC
    “Its furnace repair page explicitly offers 24/7 heating service for Richmond.”
  2. #2
    Next Level Heating & Air
    “It says Richmond furnace calls are usually scheduled same-day or next-day and gives its $89 diagnostic charge.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    PRO TECH Heating & Air
    “Its site confirms furnace repair service in the Richmond area, but I did not find a specific current response-time promise.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Richmond, Kentucky?”

Picked

  1. First
    Next Level Heating & Air
    “Its site combines a Richmond base, residential-only focus, published service pricing, and a lifetime installation workmanship guarantee.”
  2. #2
    Madison HVAC/R, LLC
    “It describes around-the-clock emergency service and provides a Richmond address and owner background.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Joseph's Heating and Air
    “Its site serves the Richmond area, but the pages I reviewed gave less specific information about current response times and upfront service charges.”
  • Passed
    PRO TECH Heating & Air
    “It provides residential heating and cooling service in Richmond, but its site gave fewer concrete details about pricing and online scheduling.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Next Level Heating & Air
    “It publishes an approximate installation average and offers a free in-home assessment with a written quote.”
  2. #2
    Madison HVAC/R, LLC
    “It offers free estimates on system change-outs and financing for new systems.”
  3. #3
    Joseph's Heating and Air
    “It has a Richmond furnace installation and replacement service page for homeowners seeking another quote.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Eden Heating & Air
    “It has a Richmond furnace installation page, but I found no comparable local price estimate on the page.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Next Level Heating & Air
    “It specifically says same-day service is often available and describes same-day AC repair in Richmond.”
  2. #2
    Madison HVAC/R, LLC
    “It advertises 24/7 emergency HVAC service and says stocked service vehicles enable many same-day jobs.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Watson Heating & Air
    “Its site serves the broader area, but I did not verify a Richmond-specific same-day response claim.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Next Level Heating & Air
    “It lists a $120 fall furnace tune-up and provides an online scheduling option.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Madison HVAC/R, LLC
    “It offers heating maintenance and tune-ups, but I could not verify an online booking calendar.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Next Level Heating & Air
    “It publishes its $89 diagnostic trip charge and says there is no emergency surcharge.”
  2. #2
    Madison HVAC/R, LLC
    “It states that it provides upfront pricing, though I did not find a specific diagnostic fee.”

Considered and passed

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