The October 2026 Picks Index is live. See who Grok, Meta Muse, Instinct, Kat and Fo named across 195 cities and 22 trades.
picked by agents

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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Saratoga Springs, NY

Grasshopper Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical was picked in 4 of 6 questions and ranked first 3 times; My Jockey was picked in 5 and ranked first 3 times. Both appear repeatedly because their sites clearly state emergency availability and pricing or booking details.

Who came up in Saratoga Springs

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
My Jockeymy-jockey.com3 of 65 of 6
Grasshopper Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electricalgograsshopper.com2 of 65 of 6
Highland Home Heating & Coolinghighlandhomeheatingcooling.com1 of 62 of 6
Saratoga Plumbing & Heatingsaratogaplumbingandheating.com0 of 62 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    My Jockey
    “Its site specifically advertises emergency furnace repair in Saratoga Springs, same-day service for calls before noon, and 24/7 response.”
  2. #2
    Grasshopper Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
    “Its Saratoga Springs page lists furnace repair and 24/7 emergency service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Saratoga Plumbing & Heating
    “It advertises furnace repair and fast appointments but does not state same-day or 24/7 emergency availability on the pages reviewed.”
  • Passed
    Highland Home Heating & Cooling
    “It lists furnace repair and service in its coverage area but does not provide a specific response-time or emergency-service claim on the homepage.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Grasshopper Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
    “Its Saratoga page combines local furnace and AC service, 24/7 emergency claims, and upfront estimates.”
  2. #2
    My Jockey
    “It describes same-day HVAC service, 24/7 emergency response, and itemized upfront pricing.”
  3. #3
    Highland Home Heating & Cooling
    “It reports over 25 years serving the Saratoga Springs area and identifies itself as a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Saratoga Plumbing & Heating
    “It offers residential heating, cooling, and plumbing with online scheduling, but its reviewed pages did not give specific response-time claims comparable to the other shortlist.”
  • Passed
    Boyce and Drake Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
    “It has a long local history, but I did not verify current same-day availability or upfront pricing from its site.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Highland Home Heating & Cooling
    “It offers free estimates for new installations and serves Saratoga Springs with furnace and heat-pump installation.”
  2. #2
    My Jockey
    “It offers free HVAC quotes and says it sizes systems with a heat-load calculation.”
  3. #3
    Saratoga Plumbing & Heating
    “It provides written furnace replacement estimates and publishes a typical installed furnace range.”

Considered and passed

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    My Jockey
    “It specifically states that calls before noon receive same-day service and advertises 24/7 emergency response for AC problems.”
  2. #2
    Grasshopper Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
    “It repairs AC in Saratoga Springs and advertises 24/7 emergency service.”

Considered and passed

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Grasshopper Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
    “It offers online booking with a time-window selector and lists heating maintenance and seasonal tune-ups for Saratoga Springs.”
  2. #2
    Saratoga Plumbing & Heating
    “Its furnace repair page offers online scheduling and identifies furnace maintenance as a service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    My Jockey
    “It says routine tune-ups can be requested through its form, but I did not find a self-service appointment calendar on the pages reviewed.”
  • Passed
    Highland Home Heating & Cooling
    “It has a schedule appointment link, but the reviewed page did not show a bookable time-slot calendar.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    My Jockey
    “It promises an itemized written quote before work starts and says the quoted price is the final price.”
  2. #2
    Grasshopper Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
    “Its Saratoga Springs page advertises transparent pricing and upfront estimates.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Saratoga Plumbing & Heating
    “It says it offers straightforward pricing, but the reviewed pages do not explain whether estimates are itemized or provided before dispatch.”
  • Passed
    Highland Home Heating & Cooling
    “It describes its pricing as good and offers free installation estimates, but does not state a specific upfront-price policy for repair visits.”

Want to know why they pass on you?

We run the questions your customers ask against your business every month and show you what the assistants saw.

Get your free report