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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Oshawa, ON

In 6 questions, Limcan Certified was picked 6 times and first 5 times; Sentinel Heating & Cooling was picked 5 times (never first) and Superior HVAC Service 4 times (first once).

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.

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Limcan Certified Heating and Air Conditioninglimcancertified.ca5 of 66 of 6
Superior HVAC Servicesuperiorhvacservice.ca1 of 64 of 6
Sentinel Heating & Coolingsentinelheating.ca0 of 65 of 6
Max Comfort Heating & Coolingmaxcomfortheating.com0 of 62 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Limcan 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.”
  2. #2
    Sentinel Heating & Cooling
    “Its homepage offers 24/7 emergency repairs and same-day service, backed by a 5.0 rating on 111 Google reviews.”
  3. #3
    Superior 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

  • Passed
    Enercare
    “Big Ontario-wide company owned by Brookfield, and its homepage sends online booking through a My Account login for existing customers.”
  • Passed
    Reliance Home Comfort
    “Large provincial company owned by a CK group, and its online repair booking is for existing Reliance customers.”
  • Passed
    LFZ 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.”
  • Passed
    Active 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

  1. First
    Limcan 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.”
  2. #2
    Sentinel 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.”
  3. #3
    Max 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

  • Passed
    Cullen 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.”
  • Passed
    Enercare
    “Huge review count, but it is a Brookfield-owned province-wide company and it leans on rentals and plans.”
  • Passed
    Reliance Home Comfort
    “Huge review count, but it is a province-wide company owned by a CK group rather than a local shop.”
  • Passed
    LFZ 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

  1. First
    Limcan 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.”
  2. #2
    Max Comfort Heating & Cooling
    “Independent Oshawa company offering free quotes, next-day installations and transparent pricing with no hidden fees.”
  3. #3
    Sentinel Heating & Cooling
    “Promotes upfront pricing without markups, financing, and installs of furnaces and heat pumps.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Enercare
    “Mostly sells rentals and plans, and a local Reddit thread reports a much higher quote through Enercare than through independents.”
  • Passed
    Cullen Heating and Air Conditioning
    “Offers a free 10-year parts and labour warranty and free quotes, but has a small review count.”
  • Passed
    Superior 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

  1. First
    Limcan Certified Heating and Air Conditioning
    “Advertises 24/7 emergency service and same-day air conditioning service in Oshawa, with about 705 Google reviews.”
  2. #2
    Sentinel Heating & Cooling
    “States 24/7 emergency repairs and same-day service on its homepage.”
  3. #3
    Superior HVAC Service
    “Promises same-day responses to HVAC emergencies, and recent reviews on its site mention same-day AC repairs.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Max Comfort Heating & Cooling
    “Offers after-hours emergency service, but its site does not say same-day for air conditioning specifically.”
  • Passed
    Active 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

  1. First
    Limcan Certified Heating and Air Conditioning
    “Its homepage has Book Now and Book Maintenance buttons and says you can schedule your appointment online.”
  2. #2
    Superior HVAC Service
    “Every page has a book online button in the header, and it sells furnace maintenance and membership plans.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Enercare
    “Online booking is through My Account for existing customers only.”
  • Passed
    Reliance Home Comfort
    “Its site says existing customers can book repair appointments online, so it is not open to new customers.”
  • Passed
    Sentinel 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

  1. First
    Superior HVAC Service
    “Lists fixed prices, a published $149 diagnostic fee and no extra fees for overtime.”
  2. #2
    Limcan Certified Heating and Air Conditioning
    “Promises fair, upfront pricing and a transparent quote with no hidden fees, plus published financing from $43 a month.”
  3. #3
    Sentinel Heating & Cooling
    “Names transparent and reasonable pricing without markups as its first reason to choose it.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Max Comfort Heating & Cooling
    “Says transparent pricing with no hidden fees, but publishes no prices and had fewer specifics than the others.”
  • Passed
    Enercare
    “Pricing is centred on rentals and protection plans rather than a clear cost before the visit.”

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