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.
| Company | Picked first | Picked |
|---|---|---|
| Opie's Gold Heat n' Airopiesgold.com | 6 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| Air Maxairmaxstcloud.com | 0 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| Mechanical Energy Systemsmechenergy.com | 0 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Northern Comfort Solutionsnortherncomfortmn.com | 0 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Augusta Plumbing Heating Air Conditioningstaugustaplumbing.com | 0 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
Question 1 of 6
“My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in St. Cloud, Minnesota?”
Picked
- FirstOpie's Gold Heat n' Air
“It advertises 24/7 service and a same-day arrival guarantee for furnace repairs in St. Cloud.”
- #2Air Max
“It offers furnace repair and states that 24-hour emergency service is available in the St. Cloud area.”
- #3Northern Comfort Solutions
“It provides furnace repair and says its team is available 24/7 for emergency service.”
Considered and passed
- PassedAugusta Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning
“It offers same-day emergency service when possible, but Opie's Gold makes a more direct same-day arrival guarantee.”
- PassedMechanical Energy Systems
“It advertises same-day appointments and 24/7 emergency repairs, but Opie's Gold has a more explicit arrival guarantee.”
- PassedNeighborhood Home Services
“It offers 24/7 emergency service, but Opie's Gold gives the clearest direct same-day commitment.”
Question 2 of 6
“Who is the best heating and air company in St. Cloud, Minnesota?”
Picked
- FirstOpie'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.”
- #2Air Max
“It offers a wide range of local furnace, AC, heat pump, and boiler services with 24-hour emergency service.”
- #3Northern Comfort Solutions
“It is locally owned and offers residential heating, air conditioning, and boiler services with 24/7 emergency coverage.”
Considered and passed
- PassedAugusta 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.”
- PassedNeighborhood 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.”
- PassedMechanical 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
- FirstOpie's Gold Heat n' Air
“It installs furnaces and heat pumps and offers in-home consultations with upfront pricing for the selected work.”
- #2Air Max
“It provides residential heating-system and heat-pump installation in the St. Cloud area.”
- #3Mechanical Energy Systems
“It offers furnace installation, local service, and financing options for replacement equipment.”
Considered and passed
- PassedNorthern Comfort Solutions
“It installs heating systems, but the reviewed pages gave less specific information about heat-pump installation and quoting.”
- PassedAugusta Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning
“It repairs and replaces furnaces, but the reviewed evidence did not clearly establish heat-pump installation.”
- PassedNeighborhood 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
- FirstOpie'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.”
- #2Air Max
“It provides AC repair in St. Cloud and lists 24-hour emergency service.”
- #3Augusta Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning
“It offers 24/7 emergency calls and same-day service whenever possible for HVAC emergencies.”
Considered and passed
- PassedNorthern Comfort Solutions
“It offers 24-hour emergency service, but Opie's Gold states a more specific same-day arrival guarantee.”
- PassedNeighborhood Home Services
“It provides 24/7 emergency cooling service, but did not state as direct a same-day commitment in the reviewed page.”
- PassedMechanical 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
- FirstOpie's Gold Heat n' Air
“It offers heating maintenance and a schedule-service option for its St. Cloud service area.”
- #2Air Max
“It offers furnace maintenance and an online contact path for requesting service.”
- #3Mechanical Energy Systems
“It offers furnace maintenance and online scheduling for service in the St. Cloud area.”
Considered and passed
- PassedNorthern Comfort Solutions
“It offers furnace maintenance, but the pages reviewed direct customers to contact the company rather than clearly offering online booking.”
- PassedNeighborhood Home Services
“It offers maintenance and online appointment requests, but Opie's Gold presented more direct heating-maintenance scheduling details.”
- PassedAugusta 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
- FirstOpie's Gold Heat n' Air
“It says technicians give clear upfront pricing after assessing the home and before performing the selected work.”
- #2Air Max
“It says its estimates are transparent and have no hidden fees.”
- #3Mechanical Energy Systems
“It advertises transparent pricing for its furnace services.”
Considered and passed
- PassedNeighborhood 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.”
- PassedNorthern Comfort Solutions
“It advertises fair prices but does not explain how or when customers receive a quote.”
- PassedAugusta Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning
“It says technicians explain options, but the reviewed page did not specify an upfront pricing process.”
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