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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Hempstead, NY

In 6 questions, Cornetta Bros. was picked 6 times and first 3 times; AR AIR CORP was picked 6 times and first 2 times.

Who came up in Hempstead

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Cornetta Bros.cornettaplumbing.com3 of 66 of 6
AR AIR CORParaircorp.com2 of 66 of 6
Around The Clock Refrigeration Inc.clockhvac.com1 of 61 of 6
MSD Heating & Coolingmsdheatingcooling.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Cornetta Bros.
    “Its Nassau County furnace-repair page explicitly advertises same-day and emergency service.”
  2. #2
    AR AIR CORP
    “It lists furnace, boiler, and heat-pump repairs across Nassau County, though its service page does not promise a same-day appointment.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Long Island Heating Repair
    “Its Hempstead page advertises 24/7 emergency response, but I could not verify availability independently: https://liheatingrepair.com/hempstead.”
  • Passed
    MSD Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Nassau County and offers heating services, but its site does not state emergency or same-day response: https://www.msdheatingcooling.com/.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Cornetta Bros.
    “It serves Hempstead with furnace and boiler service and publishes a long local history and online scheduling option.”
  2. #2
    AR AIR CORP
    “It lists residential heating and cooling service across Nassau and Suffolk counties, including furnace, boiler, and heat-pump work.”
  3. #3
    MSD Heating & Cooling
    “It describes itself as locally owned and operated and serves Nassau County with heating and cooling services.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Around The Clock Refrigeration Inc.
    “Its Hempstead page makes broad same-day and 24/7 claims, but I found less history to assess than for the two higher-ranked companies: https://clockhvac.com/hempstead/.”
  • Passed
    Hempstead HVAC
    “Its listed office is in Queens Village, and its site’s contact details differ between the header and footer: https://www.hempsteadhvacny.com/.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    AR AIR CORP
    “Its service page lists heating-system installation for furnaces, boilers, and heat pumps in Nassau County.”
  2. #2
    Cornetta Bros.
    “It installs and replaces furnaces in Nassau County and offers free replacement quotes.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Soundview Heat and Air Conditioning
    “Its Long Island heat-pump guide has useful cost ranges, but the company describes its service area as Suffolk County rather than Hempstead: https://www.soundviewhvac.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-install-a-heat-pump-on-long-island/.”
  • Passed
    MSD Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Nassau County and offers heating work, but I found no service-page detail specifically about heat-pump installation: https://www.msdheatingcooling.com/.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Around The Clock Refrigeration Inc.
    “Its Hempstead page advertises same-day AC repair and 24/7 emergency response.”
  2. #2
    AR AIR CORP
    “It lists AC repairs for residential and commercial customers across Nassau and Suffolk counties.”
  3. #3
    Cornetta Bros.
    “It says it now partners with Rebmann Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning to provide AC services.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Long Island Climate
    “It offers AC service and says same-day emergency requests should be made by phone, but its booking page lists its address in East Meadow rather than Hempstead: https://www.longislandclimate.com/book.”
  • Passed
    Cornetta Bros.
    “Its site notes that AC service is provided through a partner, so I would confirm who would attend and whether they can come today: https://www.cornettaplumbing.com/.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Cornetta Bros.
    “It offers annual furnace maintenance in Nassau County and provides online scheduling.”
  2. #2
    AR AIR CORP
    “It lists heating tune-ups and links to online booking from its homepage.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    MSD Heating & Cooling
    “It offers heating service and free estimates, but the pages I read direct homeowners to call rather than book online: https://www.msdheatingcooling.com/.”
  • Passed
    Long Island Climate
    “It provides an online visit-request form, but says emergencies should be booked by phone and does not specifically describe a furnace tune-up on the booking page: https://www.longislandclimate.com/book.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    AR AIR CORP
    “Its homepage states that customers know the price before work begins and advertises guaranteed pricing.”
  2. #2
    Cornetta Bros.
    “It offers free furnace replacement quotes, although I found no published service-call pricing.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Around The Clock Refrigeration Inc.
    “Its Hempstead page says it quotes prices before work begins, but I ranked AR AIR CORP first because its homepage also calls its pricing guaranteed: https://clockhvac.com/hempstead/ and https://www.araircorp.com/.”
  • Passed
    Long Island Climate
    “It says repair diagnostic fees are credited toward booked work, but does not publish a specific diagnostic price on its booking page: https://www.longislandclimate.com/book.”

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