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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in St. Cloud, MN

In 6 questions, Opie's Gold Heat n' Air was picked 6 times and first 6 times.

Who came up in St. Cloud

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Opie's Gold Heat n' Airopiesgold.com6 of 66 of 6
Air Maxairmaxstcloud.com0 of 66 of 6
Mechanical Energy Systemsmechenergy.com0 of 63 of 6
Northern Comfort Solutionsnortherncomfortmn.com0 of 62 of 6
Augusta Plumbing Heating Air Conditioningstaugustaplumbing.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

“My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in St. Cloud, Minnesota?”

Picked

  1. First
    Opie's Gold Heat n' Air
    “It advertises 24/7 service and a same-day arrival guarantee for furnace repairs in St. Cloud.”
  2. #2
    Air Max
    “It offers furnace repair and states that 24-hour emergency service is available in the St. Cloud area.”
  3. #3
    Northern Comfort Solutions
    “It provides furnace repair and says its team is available 24/7 for emergency service.”

Considered and passed

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in St. Cloud, Minnesota?”

Picked

  1. First
    Opie's Gold Heat n' Air
    “Its site combines broad residential heating and cooling service with 24/7 response, a same-day guarantee, and a large stated review count.”
  2. #2
    Air Max
    “It offers a wide range of local furnace, AC, heat pump, and boiler services with 24-hour emergency service.”
  3. #3
    Northern Comfort Solutions
    “It is locally owned and offers residential heating, air conditioning, and boiler services with 24/7 emergency coverage.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Augusta Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning
    “It appears well equipped for emergency heating work, but the reviewed evidence did not show the same breadth of homeowner-focused claims and review volume as Opie's Gold.”
  • Passed
    Neighborhood Home Services
    “It has broad home services and clear emergency claims, but Opie's Gold's local HVAC focus and stated review volume stood out more.”
  • Passed
    Mechanical Energy Systems
    “It advertises deep local experience and transparent pricing, but Opie's Gold presents a clearer combination of same-day service and homeowner review volume.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Opie's Gold Heat n' Air
    “It installs furnaces and heat pumps and offers in-home consultations with upfront pricing for the selected work.”
  2. #2
    Air Max
    “It provides residential heating-system and heat-pump installation in the St. Cloud area.”
  3. #3
    Mechanical Energy Systems
    “It offers furnace installation, local service, and financing options for replacement equipment.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Northern Comfort Solutions
    “It installs heating systems, but the reviewed pages gave less specific information about heat-pump installation and quoting.”
  • Passed
    Augusta Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning
    “It repairs and replaces furnaces, but the reviewed evidence did not clearly establish heat-pump installation.”
  • Passed
    Neighborhood Home Services
    “It offers heating and cooling installations, but Opie's Gold and Air Max had more directly verified furnace and heat-pump installation details.”

Question 4 of 6

“My AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in St. Cloud, Minnesota.”

Picked

  1. First
    Opie's Gold Heat n' Air
    “It advertises round-the-clock AC service and says it will arrive the same day or the repair is free.”
  2. #2
    Air Max
    “It provides AC repair in St. Cloud and lists 24-hour emergency service.”
  3. #3
    Augusta Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning
    “It offers 24/7 emergency calls and same-day service whenever possible for HVAC emergencies.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Northern Comfort Solutions
    “It offers 24-hour emergency service, but Opie's Gold states a more specific same-day arrival guarantee.”
  • Passed
    Neighborhood Home Services
    “It provides 24/7 emergency cooling service, but did not state as direct a same-day commitment in the reviewed page.”
  • Passed
    Mechanical Energy Systems
    “It offers emergency HVAC service, but its reviewed furnace page did not clearly state today's AC dispatch availability.”

Question 5 of 6

“I want my furnace serviced before winter in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Who can I book online?”

Picked

  1. First
    Opie's Gold Heat n' Air
    “It offers heating maintenance and a schedule-service option for its St. Cloud service area.”
  2. #2
    Air Max
    “It offers furnace maintenance and an online contact path for requesting service.”
  3. #3
    Mechanical Energy Systems
    “It offers furnace maintenance and online scheduling for service in the St. Cloud area.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Northern Comfort Solutions
    “It offers furnace maintenance, but the pages reviewed direct customers to contact the company rather than clearly offering online booking.”
  • Passed
    Neighborhood Home Services
    “It offers maintenance and online appointment requests, but Opie's Gold presented more direct heating-maintenance scheduling details.”
  • Passed
    Augusta Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning
    “It offers preventative maintenance, but the reviewed page did not establish online booking.”

Question 6 of 6

“Which heating company in St. Cloud, Minnesota has upfront pricing, so I know the cost before they come?”

Picked

  1. First
    Opie's Gold Heat n' Air
    “It says technicians give clear upfront pricing after assessing the home and before performing the selected work.”
  2. #2
    Air Max
    “It says its estimates are transparent and have no hidden fees.”
  3. #3
    Mechanical Energy Systems
    “It advertises transparent pricing for its furnace services.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Neighborhood Home Services
    “It says it provides upfront pricing and options before work begins, but Opie's Gold's page was clearer about giving pricing for selected installation work after an in-home assessment.”
  • Passed
    Northern Comfort Solutions
    “It advertises fair prices but does not explain how or when customers receive a quote.”
  • Passed
    Augusta Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning
    “It says technicians explain options, but the reviewed page did not specify an upfront pricing process.”

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