Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Raleigh, NC

Who came up in Raleigh

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
Michael & Son Servicesmichaelandson.com	6 of 6	6 of 6
Alliance Comfort Servicesalliancecomfortservices.com	0 of 6	6 of 6
Cardinal Comfort Co.gocardinalcomfort.com	0 of 6	5 of 6
Thermo Directthermodirectinc.com	0 of 6	1 of 6

Question 1 of 6

First
Michael & Son Services
“It advertises same-day and 24/7 furnace repair, NATE-certified technicians, and publishes typical local repair prices.”
#2
Alliance Comfort Services
“It advertises same-day service, 24/7 emergency help, and direct access to the licensed owner-operator.”
#3
Cardinal Comfort Co.
“It offers same-day appointments most weekdays and handles furnace and heat pump repair for Triangle homes.”

Passed
Thermo Direct
“It advertises same-day and 24-hour emergency heating service, but its Raleigh page did not give a furnace repair price range.”

Question 2 of 6

First
Michael & Son Services
“It publishes detailed Raleigh HVAC service information, including NATE certification, same-day repair claims, and online scheduling.”
#2
Alliance Comfort Services
“Its site says the licensed contractor answers calls and performs the work, with 24/7 and same-day service.”
#3
Cardinal Comfort Co.
“It identifies itself as a family-owned Raleigh HVAC business and explains who started it and how its team serves local homeowners.”

Passed
Thermo Direct
“It offers a broad set of services and emergency availability, but its Raleigh heating page provides less owner-specific detail.”

Question 3 of 6

First
Michael & Son Services
“It publishes a Raleigh furnace installation range and describes free estimates, load calculations, and multiple equipment options.”
#2
Cardinal Comfort Co.
“It offers system replacement and installation for Triangle homeowners and describes its local installation team.”
#3
Alliance Comfort Services
“It lists furnace, heat pump, and heating installation services for Raleigh and Durham.”

Passed
Thermo Direct
“It offers heating installation and financing but its page did not provide a local furnace or heat pump installation range.”

Question 4 of 6

First
Michael & Son Services
“It advertises same-day AC repairs for 99% of jobs, 24/7 emergency service, and publishes a Raleigh repair price range.”
#2
Alliance Comfort Services
“It advertises same-day AC service and a licensed contractor answering 24 hours a day.”
#3
Cardinal Comfort Co.
“It offers AC repair and says same-day appointments are available most weekdays.”

Passed
Thermo Direct
“It advertises same-day and 24-hour emergency heating service, but I did not verify an equivalent AC-specific claim on the page read.”

Question 5 of 6

First
Michael & Son Services
“It offers online scheduling and advertises a $59 signature HVAC tune-up with a checklist and NATE-certified technicians.”
#2
Cardinal Comfort Co.
“It offers online scheduling and lists annual tune-ups for spring AC and fall heat.”
#3
Alliance Comfort Services
“It provides HVAC maintenance and advertises a $59 tune-up for Raleigh and Durham customers.”

Passed
Thermo Direct
“It provides heating maintenance but the page I read routes booking through a contact form rather than showing an online appointment calendar.”

Question 6 of 6

First
Michael & Son Services
“It publishes typical Raleigh furnace repair costs and says homeowners receive a fixed-price quote before work begins.”
#2
Alliance Comfort Services
“It says the licensed contractor handles diagnosis, pricing, and work directly, avoiding a handoff between staff.”
#3
Thermo Direct
“It says Raleigh customers receive an upfront quote for repairs and installations with no hidden fees.”

Passed
Cardinal Comfort Co.
“Its pages emphasize fair repairs and avoiding unnecessary replacements but do not publish a typical repair price range.”

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