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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in North Arlington, NJ

Ray's Heating & Air was selected in all 6 answers and ranked first in 3; John DeGrace Plumbing & Heating was ranked first twice; Gold Medal Service was ranked first once.

Who came up in North Arlington

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Ray's Heating & Airraysheatingandairco.com3 of 65 of 6
John DeGrace Plumbing & Heatingdegraceplumbing.com2 of 64 of 6
Gold Medal Servicegoldmedalservice.com1 of 66 of 6

Question 1 of 6

“My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in North Arlington, New Jersey?”

Picked

  1. First
    John DeGrace Plumbing & Heating
    “Its heating page lists furnace repair and claims 24/7 emergency and same-day heating service.”
  2. #2
    Ray's Heating & Air
    “Its North Arlington page advertises same-day furnace repair, 24/7 dispatch, and published repair ranges.”
  3. #3
    Gold Medal Service
    “It offers furnace repair and emergency heating service across New Jersey, but the homeowner should confirm North Arlington coverage and timing.”

Considered and passed

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in North Arlington, New Jersey?”

Picked

  1. First
    John DeGrace Plumbing & Heating
    “It has a North Arlington address, provides furnace and boiler service, and has a reported multi-decade local history.”
  2. #2
    Ray's Heating & Air
    “It publishes detailed local furnace service claims, same-day availability, and written upfront pricing.”
  3. #3
    Gold Medal Service
    “It provides HVAC services across New Jersey and describes same-day service, emergency response, and upfront pricing.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Interstate Air Conditioning & Heating
    “Its page confirms residential HVAC service and North Arlington coverage, but has fewer concrete local service and pricing details.”
  • Passed
    Overall Heating and Cooling
    “It serves Northern New Jersey and lists residential heating, emergency service, and same-day service, but its location page does not offer as much North Arlington-specific detail.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Ray's Heating & Air
    “It says every replacement gets a load calculation and a fixed written quote before equipment is ordered.”
  2. #2
    Gold Medal Service
    “It offers furnace replacement and describes an in-home evaluation to size the equipment and align options with budget and efficiency preferences.”
  3. #3
    John DeGrace Plumbing & Heating
    “It offers heating installation and replacement, including new gas boiler installation, and is based in North Arlington.”

Considered and passed

Question 4 of 6

“My AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in North Arlington, New Jersey.”

Picked

  1. First
    Ray's Heating & Air
    “Its North Arlington page explicitly advertises same-day heating and cooling service with 24/7 dispatch.”
  2. #2
    Gold Medal Service
    “It advertises same-day service and 24/7 emergency service and lists air conditioning service in North Arlington.”
  3. #3
    John DeGrace Plumbing & Heating
    “It is a North Arlington service company with 24/7 emergency service, though its same-day statement is specifically about heating repairs.”

Considered and passed

Question 5 of 6

“I want my furnace serviced before winter in North Arlington, New Jersey. Who can I book online?”

Picked

  1. First
    Gold Medal Service
    “Its furnace tune-up page provides a Schedule Online option and describes annual furnace maintenance.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Ray's Heating & Air
    “Its North Arlington page has a request-estimate form and phone number, but I did not find a date-selecting online booking calendar.”
  • Passed
    John DeGrace Plumbing & Heating
    “Its heating page directs customers to call and I did not find online booking.”

Question 6 of 6

“Which heating company in North Arlington, New Jersey has upfront pricing, so I know the cost before they come?”

Picked

  1. First
    Ray's Heating & Air
    “It publishes repair and tune-up ranges and says it provides an upfront price range before dispatch and written pricing before work.”
  2. #2
    Gold Medal Service
    “It says it provides upfront pricing with a full service description before work begins.”

Considered and passed

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