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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Albany, NY

Across 6 questions, ALJ Heating & Cooling was picked 6 times and ranked first 5 times.

Who came up in Albany

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
ALJ Heating & Cooling LLCaljheatingcoolingllc.com5 of 66 of 6
Empire State Plumbing, Heating & Coolingempirestateplumbing.com1 of 66 of 6
Appolo Heatingappoloheating.com0 of 64 of 6
Sunshine Heating and Cooling Servicessunshineheatingandcoolingservices.com0 of 62 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    ALJ Heating & Cooling LLC
    “Its Albany furnace page advertises same-day repairs, 24/7 emergency calls, and written estimates before work.”
  2. #2
    Empire State Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
    “Its Albany heating page advertises same-day weekday appointments and flat-rate pricing.”
  3. #3
    Appolo Heating
    “Its heating page describes 24/7 emergency service for heating problems across the Capital Region.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Family Danz Heating & Cooling
    “Its [service listing](https://www.bryant.com/en/us/dealers/ny/albany/404-n-pearl-st-bry-4488-loc/furnace-repair-service) confirms furnace service and reviews, but the source I checked did not give a specific same-day appointment promise.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Albany, New York?”

Picked

  1. First
    ALJ Heating & Cooling LLC
    “Its site combines Albany-area coverage, same-day service claims, emergency support, and a stated 4.9 rating from 184 Google reviews.”
  2. #2
    Appolo Heating
    “Its heating page describes 24/7 emergency service and furnace, boiler, and heat-pump work.”
  3. #3
    Empire State Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
    “Its Albany page lists local heating service, same-day weekday appointments, and flat-rate pricing.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Sunshine Heating and Cooling Services
    “Its [About page](https://www.sunshineheatingandcoolingservices.com/about-us) still uses generic owner and staff placeholders, so I couldn’t verify who runs the business from that page.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    ALJ Heating & Cooling LLC
    “It installs furnaces and heat pumps and publishes broad price ranges for both on its financing page.”
  2. #2
    Empire State Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
    “Its replacement page explains its furnace installation service and offers estimates after assessing the home.”
  3. #3
    Appolo Heating
    “Its heating page lists furnace and heat-pump services in the Capital Region, though it does not publish installation prices there.”

Considered and passed

Question 4 of 6

“My AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in Albany, New York”

Picked

  1. First
    ALJ Heating & Cooling LLC
    “Its Albany AC page advertises same-day service and a 24/7 emergency line.”
  2. #2
    Empire State Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
    “Its Albany service page advertises same-day weekday appointments for local heating and cooling calls.”
  3. #3
    Sunshine Heating and Cooling Services
    “Its AC repair page advertises same-day service and flat-rate pricing.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Appolo Heating
    “Its [heating page](https://appoloheating.com/heating/) confirms 24/7 emergency heating service, but the page I read did not make a same-day AC appointment claim.”

Question 5 of 6

“I want my furnace serviced before winter in Albany, New York. Who can I book online?”

Picked

  1. First
    Empire State Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
    “Its heating page describes annual maintenance and says customers can book online.”
  2. #2
    Appolo Heating
    “Its heating page includes a Book Service option and describes annual maintenance.”
  3. #3
    ALJ Heating & Cooling LLC
    “Its maintenance page offers a tune-up scheduling prompt for furnace service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Sunshine Heating and Cooling Services
    “Its [maintenance page](https://www.sunshineheatingandcoolingservices.com/maintenance) asks customers to call for rates, and I found no direct appointment calendar on the page.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    ALJ Heating & Cooling LLC
    “Its furnace repair page lists indicative cost ranges and says customers receive a written estimate before work begins.”
  2. #2
    Empire State Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
    “Its heating page describes flat-rate upfront pricing, though it does not publish specific repair prices.”
  3. #3
    Sunshine Heating and Cooling Services
    “Its AC repair page advertises flat-rate pricing, but I did not find the rates themselves on that page.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Appolo Heating
    “Its [heating page](https://appoloheating.com/heating/) lists services and emergency availability but does not show repair prices.”

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