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HVAC city tests · Ohio · one AI assistant's answers, October 2026

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Dublin, OH

Apex Pros was picked in all 6 questions and ranked first in 5; Atlas Butler appeared as a pick in 5 questions.

Who came up in Dublin

Every company the assistant named across the six questions, ordered by how often it was picked first. Tested on 2026-10-01.

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Apex Pros Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Airapexpros.com5 of 66 of 6
Fire & Ice Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electricalindoortemp.com1 of 61 of 6
Atlas Butleratlasbutler.com0 of 66 of 6
Hilliard-Dublin Heating & Airhilliarddublinheatingandair.com0 of 64 of 6
Ray’s Heating & Airraysheatingandairco.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Apex Pros Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air
    “Its Dublin furnace-repair page explicitly offers 24-hour emergency service and says repairs can be completed within a few hours.”
  2. #2
    Atlas Butler
    “Its Dublin service page describes emergency furnace repair, a two-hour service window, and a guarantee of restoring service within 24 hours in more than 95% of cases.”
  3. #3
    Hilliard-Dublin Heating & Air
    “It serves Dublin homes with furnace repair and says homeowners can call any time, day or night, including holidays.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Right Way Heating and Cooling
    “Its Dublin page describes furnace repair but I found no specific same-week or emergency response commitment.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Dublin, Ohio?”

Picked

  1. First
    Apex Pros Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air
    “Its Dublin pages document furnace, heat-pump, AC, and maintenance services alongside online booking, upfront flat-rate pricing, and a large review total.”
  2. #2
    Atlas Butler
    “It serves Dublin across heating, cooling, heat pumps, and maintenance and publishes a two-hour service window and 24-hour service pledge.”
  3. #3
    Hilliard-Dublin Heating & Air
    “It offers residential heating and cooling in Dublin and says its HVAC technicians are NATE-certified.”

Considered and passed

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Fire & Ice Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
    “Its Dublin service page publishes furnace and heat-pump replacement ranges, giving homeowners a documented starting point for quotes.”
  2. #2
    Apex Pros Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air
    “It serves Dublin with furnace and heat-pump options and offers a free estimate for those systems.”
  3. #3
    Atlas Butler
    “It lists furnace installation and heat-pump services for Dublin and provides financing information.”

Considered and passed

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Apex Pros Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air
    “It serves Dublin and states that emergency AC repair is available 24/7, though same-day arrival should be confirmed by phone.”
  2. #2
    Atlas Butler
    “Its Dublin page lists emergency AC repair and online scheduling.”
  3. #3
    Hilliard-Dublin Heating & Air
    “It offers AC repair for Dublin homes and describes extended customer-support hours.”

Considered and passed

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Apex Pros Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air
    “Its Dublin pages offer online appointment scheduling and describe annual furnace maintenance.”
  2. #2
    Atlas Butler
    “It provides online scheduling and preventative HVAC maintenance for Dublin homes.”
  3. #3
    Hilliard-Dublin Heating & Air
    “It offers seasonal furnace maintenance and a schedule option for Dublin-serving heating service.”

Considered and passed

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Apex Pros Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air
    “It states that Dublin furnace-repair costs are disclosed in writing with labor, taxes, and fees, and advertises flat-rate pricing and free upfront estimates.”
  2. #2
    Atlas Butler
    “It says it gives a project estimate after diagnosis and does not charge after-hours fees.”
  3. #3
    Ray’s Heating & Air
    “Its Dublin heating page says the price is agreed before work starts and advertises no overtime surcharge for evenings or weekends.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Hilliard-Dublin Heating & Air
    “It offers free estimates and a best-price guarantee, but I found less detail about itemized upfront repair pricing.”

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