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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Statesville, NC

Duncan Heating & Air Conditioning was picked in 5 of 6 questions and ranked first in 3; Fire & Ice Conditioning was picked in 4 and ranked first in 2; Griffin Heating & Air Conditioning was picked in 2 and ranked first in 1.

Who came up in Statesville

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Duncan Heating & Air Conditioningduncanheatingandair.com4 of 65 of 6
Fire & Ice Conditioningfireicecooling.com1 of 66 of 6
Griffin Heating & Air Conditioninggriffin-ac.com1 of 63 of 6

Question 1 of 6

“My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in Statesville?”

Picked

  1. First
    Duncan Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its Statesville furnace-repair page advertises 24/7 repair and rapid response, and its homepage says it has served the area since 1931.”
  2. #2
    Fire & Ice Conditioning
    “Its site serves Statesville, offers online booking, and advertises same-day service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Evergreen Heating and Air
    “It advertises same-day or next-day repair during peak seasons, but Duncan's page gives a direct 24/7 furnace-repair claim.”
  • Passed
    Griffin Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It serves Statesville and offers heating repair, but the pages reviewed did not state 24/7 furnace response.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Statesville?”

Picked

  1. First
    Duncan Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its local history, broad HVAC services, and 24/7 service claim make it a well-rounded Statesville option.”
  2. #2
    Fire & Ice Conditioning
    “It serves Statesville and highlights online booking, same-day service, maintenance membership, and financing.”
  3. #3
    Griffin Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It identifies itself as locally owned, serves Statesville, and offers repair, installation, maintenance, financing, and NATE-qualified staff.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Evergreen Heating and Air
    “Its site has useful repair and installation details, but provides less public evidence of company history and breadth than Duncan.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Duncan Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers heating-system installation and replacement in Statesville and has dedicated furnace and heat-pump service pages.”
  2. #2
    Fire & Ice Conditioning
    “It offers HVAC installation and replacement in Statesville, with stated parts and labor warranty terms.”
  3. #3
    Griffin Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It serves Statesville and lists HVAC installation, financing, and parts and labor warranties for new installations.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Evergreen Heating and Air
    “It offers furnace installation and free estimates, but its installation page gives less detail about heat-pump installation.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Fire & Ice Conditioning
    “It explicitly advertises same-day air-conditioning service and same-day priority service for online bookings made before 2 p.m.”
  2. #2
    Duncan Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers air-conditioning repair and advertises 24/7 HVAC service in the Statesville area.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Evergreen Heating and Air
    “Its site describes same-day and next-day repair during peak seasons, while Fire & Ice makes a specific same-day AC service claim.”
  • Passed
    Griffin Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers AC repair in Statesville, but the pages reviewed did not make a same-day claim.”

Question 5 of 6

“I want my furnace serviced before winter in Statesville. Who can I book online?”

Picked

  1. First
    Duncan Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers seasonal maintenance and lets customers submit an online service request for maintenance.”
  2. #2
    Fire & Ice Conditioning
    “It offers semi-annual maintenance through its Comfort Club and provides online booking.”

Considered and passed

Question 6 of 6

“Which heating company in Statesville has upfront pricing, so I know the cost before they come?”

Picked

  1. First
    Griffin Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its homepage specifically claims clear, upfront pricing.”
  2. #2
    Fire & Ice Conditioning
    “Its site claims transparent pricing and communication, though it does not clarify when the price is provided.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Duncan Heating & Air Conditioning
    “The pages reviewed describe service and estimates but do not explicitly promise upfront pricing before a visit.”
  • Passed
    Evergreen Heating and Air
    “Its installation page offers free estimates, but the pages reviewed do not say repair pricing is provided before an in-home visit.”

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