Who came up in Minneapolis
Every company the assistant named across the six questions, ordered by how often it was picked first. Tested on 2026-09-29.
| Company | Picked first | Picked |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ox Heating & Airgoblueox.com | 5 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| MSP Plumbing, Heating & Airmspplumbingheatingair.com | 1 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Northern One Hour Heating & Air Conditioningnorthernonehour.com | 0 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Sedgwick Heatingsedgwickheating.com | 0 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| CenterPoint Energy Home Service Pluscenterpointenergy.com | 0 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
Question 1 of 6
“My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in Minneapolis?”
Picked
- FirstBlue Ox Heating & Air
“It advertises 24/7 emergency Minneapolis furnace repairs, fully equipped trucks, and written upfront pricing.”
- #2MSP Plumbing, Heating & Air
“Its Minneapolis furnace page describes same-day service, emergency service, and upfront fixed-price quotes.”
- #3Sedgwick Heating
“It says most furnace repairs are completed the day of inspection and offers 24/7 emergency service in the metro.”
Considered and passed
- PassedNorthern One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
“It also advertises 24/7 repairs, same-day service when available, and upfront pricing, so it remains a viable alternative.”
- PassedDean's Home Services
“It advertises same-day Minneapolis heating repairs, but the Blue Ox and MSP pages give more direct furnace-specific detail.”
Question 2 of 6
“Who is the best heating and air company in Minneapolis?”
Picked
- FirstBlue Ox Heating & Air
“Its site documents broad residential HVAC coverage, 24/7 emergency service, upfront pricing, and a satisfaction guarantee.”
- #2MSP Plumbing, Heating & Air
“It publishes repair pricing and describes NATE-certified technicians, same-day service, and emergency calls.”
- #3Sedgwick Heating
“Its heating page describes maintenance, repair, and 24/7 emergency furnace coverage across the Twin Cities.”
Considered and passed
- PassedNorthern One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
“Its service breadth, online booking, local ownership, and clear pricing make it a strong alternative, though it is part of the One Hour brand network.”
- PassedMetro Heating & Cooling
“It offers furnace, boiler, heat-pump, and maintenance services, but its repair page mainly asks homeowners to call for an estimate.”
Question 3 of 6
“I need a new furnace or heat pump installed in Minneapolis. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”
Picked
- FirstBlue Ox Heating & Air
“It offers Minneapolis furnace replacement and heat-pump service, describes home-specific evaluation, and says pricing is provided upfront.”
- #2MSP Plumbing, Heating & Air
“It publishes furnace installation starting at $3,500 and provides upfront pricing and financing options.”
- #3Northern One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
“It offers furnace installation, financing, online booking, and upfront pricing for Twin Cities homeowners.”
Considered and passed
- PassedSedgwick Heating
“It offers heating-system replacement and installation, but the pages reviewed did not publish a replacement price.”
- PassedDean's Home Services
“It offers Minneapolis heating services and free estimates for installations, but the pages reviewed did not give an installation price range.”
Question 4 of 6
“My AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in Minneapolis”
Picked
- FirstBlue Ox Heating & Air
“Its Minneapolis AC page specifically advertises 24/7 emergency repair and fast response.”
- #2MSP Plumbing, Heating & Air
“Its Minneapolis furnace-repair page says the company offers convenient same-day service and emergency calls for HVAC issues.”
- #3Northern One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
“It advertises 24/7 emergency service for heating and cooling breakdowns across the Twin Cities.”
Considered and passed
- PassedDean's Home Services
“It advertises Minneapolis AC and heating service, but the pages reviewed did not establish 24/7 AC dispatch as clearly as Blue Ox.”
- PassedSedgwick Heating
“Its site advertises 24/7 emergency heating service, but the evidence reviewed was less specific about same-day AC repair.”
Question 5 of 6
“I want my furnace serviced before winter in Minneapolis. Who can I book online?”
Picked
- FirstBlue Ox Heating & Air
“It lists furnace maintenance and provides an online form to request a service appointment or estimate.”
- #2Northern One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
“Its tune-up page explicitly offers online booking and describes its maintenance options.”
- #3CenterPoint Energy Home Service Plus
“It offers a one-time Minneapolis-area furnace tune-up at a published $139.95 price with a scheduling link.”
Considered and passed
- PassedSedgwick Heating
“It offers one-time maintenance and yearly plans, but the page reviewed has an appointment form rather than a clearly described online booking calendar.”
- PassedDean's Home Services
“Its site offers heating maintenance, but the evidence reviewed did not establish a furnace-specific online booking option.”
Question 6 of 6
“Which heating company in Minneapolis has upfront pricing, so I know the cost before they come?”
Picked
- FirstMSP Plumbing, Heating & Air
“It publishes Minneapolis repair ranges and its normal-hours diagnostic fee, as well as describing upfront fixed-price quotes.”
- #2Blue Ox Heating & Air
“It says it provides written upfront repair pricing before work starts, although a general service price list was not found.”
- #3Northern One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
“It advertises straightforward pricing and says homeowners know the cost before work begins.”
Considered and passed
- PassedDean's Home Services
“It says customers receive a price before work begins, but the pages reviewed did not display a furnace repair fee or price range.”
- PassedSedgwick Heating
“It describes diagnostics and repair but the page reviewed did not publish a diagnostic fee or repair price range.”
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