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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Lima, OH

In 6 questions, Quality Mechanical Services was picked 6 times and first 6 times.

Who came up in Lima

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Quality Mechanical Servicesqmsheatingandcooling.com6 of 66 of 6
American Heating & Air Conditioningamericanheatingac.com0 of 65 of 6
Perry's Heating & Air Conditioningperrysheatandac.com0 of 65 of 6
Brown's Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electricalbrownsinc.net0 of 61 of 6
Washam Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioningwashamplumbing.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Quality Mechanical Services
    “It advertises same-day furnace repair in Lima, 24/7 emergency response, and an online repair request.”
  2. #2
    Perry's Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers furnace repair and says emergency service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”
  3. #3
    American Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It serves Lima with furnace repair and advertises 24/7 emergency service.”

Considered and passed

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Quality Mechanical Services
    “Its site combines local ownership, over two decades of local service, 24/7 repairs, and stated upfront pricing.”
  2. #2
    Perry's Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It serves Lima with residential heating and cooling, 24/7 emergency service, and financing.”
  3. #3
    American Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It serves Lima with furnace and AC installation, repair, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency service.”

Considered and passed

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Quality Mechanical Services
    “It installs furnaces and heat pumps and offers free consultations for system replacement.”
  2. #2
    Perry's Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers furnace and heat-pump equipment, new installations, and financing.”
  3. #3
    American Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers furnace and heat-pump products, installation and replacement, and financing.”

Considered and passed

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Quality Mechanical Services
    “It specifically advertises same-day service in Lima and 24/7 AC repairs.”
  2. #2
    Perry's Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It repairs air conditioning systems and advertises 24/7 emergency service.”
  3. #3
    American Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It provides AC repair and advertises 24/7 emergency service.”

Considered and passed

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Quality Mechanical Services
    “Its site offers a Schedule Now link and describes seasonal furnace tune-ups.”
  2. #2
    Perry's Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers preventative maintenance and an online Request Service link.”
  3. #3
    American Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers furnace maintenance and an online Request Service link.”

Considered and passed

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Quality Mechanical Services
    “It explicitly says customers know the repair cost before work starts and describes transparent pricing.”
  2. #2
    Washam Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It claims transparent pricing and honest recommendations for heating services.”
  3. #3
    Brown's Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
    “It advertises fair, honest pricing and easy-to-understand proposals.”

Considered and passed

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