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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in East Bend, NC

K & V Heating & Air Conditioning was picked in all 6 questions and ranked first in 5; QRC was picked in all 6 and ranked first once.

Who came up in East Bend

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
K & V Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.kvheatingandair.com5 of 65 of 6
QRC HVAC & Refrigerationqrc123.com1 of 66 of 6
East Bend Heating and Air Conditioning LLCeastbendheatingandairconditioning.net0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

“My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in East Bend, North Carolina?”

Picked

  1. First
    K & V Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
    “Its East Bend site describes furnace repair and 24-hour emergency heater service.”
  2. #2
    QRC HVAC & Refrigeration
    “It serves East Bend and advertises furnace repair and 24/7 emergency HVAC service.”

Considered and passed

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in East Bend, North Carolina?”

Picked

  1. First
    K & V Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
    “Its site documents a broad range of heating and cooling work, emergency service, and yearly maintenance, with an East Bend address.”
  2. #2
    QRC HVAC & Refrigeration
    “It serves East Bend with residential heating, cooling, and emergency HVAC services.”

Considered and passed

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    K & V Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
    “It sells and installs furnaces and heat pumps and says it performs load calculations to size equipment.”
  2. #2
    QRC HVAC & Refrigeration
    “Its East Bend service page lists furnace and heat-pump installation and competitive financing.”

Considered and passed

Question 4 of 6

“My AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in East Bend, North Carolina.”

Picked

  1. First
    K & V Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
    “It specifically advertises AC repair and 24-hour emergency service from its East Bend location.”
  2. #2
    QRC HVAC & Refrigeration
    “It serves East Bend and says emergency cooling repair is available 24/7.”

Considered and passed

Question 5 of 6

“I want my furnace serviced before winter in East Bend, North Carolina. Who can I book online?”

Picked

  1. First
    QRC HVAC & Refrigeration
    “It lists furnace maintenance plans and provides an online request form on its East Bend service page.”
  2. #2
    East Bend Heating and Air Conditioning LLC
    “Its website displays a “Book Now” link, although it gives little detail about the service or booking flow.”

Considered and passed

Question 6 of 6

“Which heating company in East Bend, North Carolina has upfront pricing, so I know the cost before they come?”

Picked

  1. First
    K & V Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
    “Its site explicitly invites customers to call for a quote, though it does not publish prices.”
  2. #2
    QRC HVAC & Refrigeration
    “It offers a free quote and financing information, but does not show standard repair prices on the East Bend page.”

Considered and passed

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