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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Warren, OH

AERAS HVAC & Refrigeration was picked in all 6 questions and ranked first in 2; AK Heating & Cooling was picked in all 6 and ranked first in 3. AERAS stood out on emergency coverage, maintenance options, and its prominently displayed review figures, while AK was especially strong on same-day dispatch and upfront repair quotes.

Who came up in Warren

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
AERAS HVAC & Refrigerationaerashvacr.com3 of 66 of 6
AK Heating & Coolingakheatingcooling.com3 of 66 of 6
Thompson Heating and Coolingtrustthompson.com0 of 62 of 6
Thompson Mechanicalthompsonmechanical.com0 of 62 of 6
Carter Heating & Coolingcarterheatingcooling.com0 of 61 of 6
Gault Heating & Coolinggaultheating.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    AK Heating & Cooling
    “Its Warren-specific furnace page promises 24/7 emergency dispatch, same-day service, and upfront pricing before work starts.”
  2. #2
    AERAS HVAC & Refrigeration
    “It advertises 24/7 no-heat repair from its Warren headquarters and lists residential furnace repair.”
  3. #3
    Thompson Heating and Cooling
    “It offers emergency HVAC service in Warren and features a customer account of a technician arriving within 30 minutes for a late-night no-heat call.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Carter Heating & Cooling
    “It advertises 24/7 emergency furnace service and same-day or next-day aims, but AK’s Warren-specific emergency and upfront-pricing details were more concrete.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    AERAS HVAC & Refrigeration
    “Its Warren base, 24/7 residential HVAC service, and site-reported 5.0 rating with 551+ Google reviews make it a well-supported all-around choice.”
  2. #2
    AK Heating & Cooling
    “It is based in Warren, offers round-the-clock dispatch, and publishes service details specific to local homes.”
  3. #3
    Thompson Heating and Cooling
    “It serves Warren, has over 70 years of local history, and identifies its current owners while highlighting Carrier dealer awards.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Gault Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Warren and has a long family-owned history, but AERAS’s local emergency coverage and site-reported review count were more compelling for an all-around pick.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    AERAS HVAC & Refrigeration
    “Its residential HVAC information explicitly covers furnace replacement and says it evaluates and sizes complete systems.”
  2. #2
    AK Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Warren and offers furnace installation with upfront pricing before work.”
  3. #3
    Thompson Mechanical
    “It serves Warren and offers residential heating installations with free estimates on new equipment.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Carter Heating & Cooling
    “It provides furnace and heat-pump installation and free estimates, but the selected companies offered clearer local installation details or quote information.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    AK Heating & Cooling
    “Its Warren pages state same-day dispatch and 24/7 emergency HVAC service.”
  2. #2
    AERAS HVAC & Refrigeration
    “It advertises 24/7 emergency AC repair and has a Warren headquarters.”
  3. #3
    Thompson Mechanical
    “It says after-hours emergency HVAC service is available and offers AC repair for the Warren area.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Carter Heating & Cooling
    “It offers emergency service, but AK and AERAS provide stronger Warren-specific evidence of dispatch availability.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    AERAS HVAC & Refrigeration
    “It offers seasonal residential maintenance, online scheduling, and a published home comfort plan starting at $15 per month.”
  2. #2
    AK Heating & Cooling
    “It provides online booking and a furnace maintenance plan for Warren-area customers.”
  3. #3
    Gault Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Warren, offers online scheduling, and describes annual furnace tune-ups and maintenance agreements.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Thompson Heating and Cooling
    “It offers heating maintenance and online service requests, but AERAS and AK give clearer online booking and maintenance-plan details.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    AK Heating & Cooling
    “Its Warren furnace page explicitly says customers receive a repair or replacement quote before work begins.”
  2. #2
    AERAS HVAC & Refrigeration
    “It publishes a $50 residential service-call price and a $15-per-month starting price for its residential maintenance plan.”
  3. #3
    Carter Heating & Cooling
    “It states that it offers upfront estimates with no hidden fees.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Thompson Mechanical
    “Its site offers free estimates for new equipment but does not describe upfront repair pricing.”

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