Who came up in Oshawa
Every company the assistant named across the six questions, ordered by how often it was picked first. Tested on 2026-09-29.
| Company | Picked first | Picked |
|---|---|---|
| Limcan Certified Heating and Air Conditioninglimcancertified.ca | 5 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| Superior HVAC Servicesuperiorhvacservice.ca | 1 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Sentinel Heating & Coolingsentinelheating.ca | 0 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Max Comfort Heating & Coolingmaxcomfortheating.com | 0 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
Question 1 of 6
“My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in Oshawa?”
Picked
- FirstLimcan Certified Heating and Air Conditioning
“Its furnace repair page promises 24/7 emergency and same-day furnace repair in Oshawa and it has about 705 Google reviews at 4.8 stars.”
- #2Sentinel Heating & Cooling
“Its homepage offers 24/7 emergency repairs and same-day service, backed by a 5.0 rating on 111 Google reviews.”
- #3Superior HVAC Service
“Its Oshawa page says its local base allows same-day responses to HVAC emergencies, though it has only 52 Google reviews here.”
Considered and passed
- PassedEnercare
“Big Ontario-wide company owned by Brookfield, and its homepage sends online booking through a My Account login for existing customers.”
- PassedReliance Home Comfort
“Large provincial company owned by a CK group, and its online repair booking is for existing Reliance customers.”
- PassedLFZ Heating & Cooling
“Its site lists no same-day or emergency service that I could find, and it serves a wide area from Vaughan to Clarington.”
- PassedActive Climate Mechanical
“A one-page Wix site that says it serves Toronto and the GTA and mentions no repair response times.”
Question 2 of 6
“Who is the best heating and air company in Oshawa?”
Picked
- FirstLimcan Certified Heating and Air Conditioning
“Serving the Oshawa area since 1964 with about 705 Google reviews at 4.8 stars, the biggest review count of any local independent-looking shop.”
- #2Sentinel Heating & Cooling
“Locally owned, founded by ex-large-company HVAC staff, with a 5.0 rating on 111 reviews and a co-op student mentorship program.”
- #3Max Comfort Heating & Cooling
“Independently owned with over 20 years of experience, an Oshawa Generals sponsorship and 4.9 stars on 74 reviews.”
Considered and passed
- PassedCullen Heating and Air Conditioning
“In business since 1970 with a 10-year parts and labour warranty, but only 25 Google reviews at 4.4 stars.”
- PassedEnercare
“Huge review count, but it is a Brookfield-owned province-wide company and it leans on rentals and plans.”
- PassedReliance Home Comfort
“Huge review count, but it is a province-wide company owned by a CK group rather than a local shop.”
- PassedLFZ Heating & Cooling
“206 reviews at 4.9 stars, but the site is generic, does not say who runs it and covers the whole GTA.”
Question 3 of 6
“I need a new furnace or heat pump installed in Oshawa. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”
Picked
- FirstLimcan Certified Heating and Air Conditioning
“Offers a no-hidden-fees upfront quote, financing from $43 a month and a first-year failure guarantee on new furnaces.”
- #2Max Comfort Heating & Cooling
“Independent Oshawa company offering free quotes, next-day installations and transparent pricing with no hidden fees.”
- #3Sentinel Heating & Cooling
“Promotes upfront pricing without markups, financing, and installs of furnaces and heat pumps.”
Considered and passed
- PassedEnercare
“Mostly sells rentals and plans, and a local Reddit thread reports a much higher quote through Enercare than through independents.”
- PassedCullen Heating and Air Conditioning
“Offers a free 10-year parts and labour warranty and free quotes, but has a small review count.”
- PassedSuperior HVAC Service
“Says it sells and installs equipment, but its page shows no installation prices or financing terms.”
Question 4 of 6
“My AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in Oshawa”
Picked
- FirstLimcan Certified Heating and Air Conditioning
“Advertises 24/7 emergency service and same-day air conditioning service in Oshawa, with about 705 Google reviews.”
- #2Sentinel Heating & Cooling
“States 24/7 emergency repairs and same-day service on its homepage.”
- #3Superior HVAC Service
“Promises same-day responses to HVAC emergencies, and recent reviews on its site mention same-day AC repairs.”
Considered and passed
- PassedMax Comfort Heating & Cooling
“Offers after-hours emergency service, but its site does not say same-day for air conditioning specifically.”
- PassedActive Climate Mechanical
“Its site mentions air conditioners but says nothing about same-day or emergency response.”
Question 5 of 6
“I want my furnace serviced before winter in Oshawa. Who can I book online?”
Picked
- FirstLimcan Certified Heating and Air Conditioning
“Its homepage has Book Now and Book Maintenance buttons and says you can schedule your appointment online.”
- #2Superior HVAC Service
“Every page has a book online button in the header, and it sells furnace maintenance and membership plans.”
Considered and passed
- PassedEnercare
“Online booking is through My Account for existing customers only.”
- PassedReliance Home Comfort
“Its site says existing customers can book repair appointments online, so it is not open to new customers.”
- PassedSentinel Heating & Cooling
“Has maintenance plans and a quote form, but I could not confirm real online scheduling.”
Question 6 of 6
“Which heating company in Oshawa has upfront pricing, so I know the cost before they come?”
Picked
- FirstSuperior HVAC Service
“Lists fixed prices, a published $149 diagnostic fee and no extra fees for overtime.”
- #2Limcan Certified Heating and Air Conditioning
“Promises fair, upfront pricing and a transparent quote with no hidden fees, plus published financing from $43 a month.”
- #3Sentinel Heating & Cooling
“Names transparent and reasonable pricing without markups as its first reason to choose it.”
Considered and passed
- PassedMax Comfort Heating & Cooling
“Says transparent pricing with no hidden fees, but publishes no prices and had fewer specifics than the others.”
- PassedEnercare
“Pricing is centred on rentals and protection plans rather than a clear cost before the visit.”
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