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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Gresham, OR

Century Heating & A/C was picked in all 6 questions and ranked first in 4; Oregon Climate Tech led on visible pricing, and Oxbow was a frequent alternative for emergency calls.

Who came up in Gresham

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Century Heating & A/Ccenturyheatingpdx.com4 of 66 of 6
Oregon Climate Techoregonclimatetech.com1 of 64 of 6
Oxbow Heating & Coolingoxbowhc.com1 of 64 of 6
Gresham Heating and Air Conditioninggreshamheating.com0 of 64 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Century Heating & A/C
    “Its furnace repair page specifically offers same-day and emergency repair across Gresham and upfront estimates before work begins.”
  2. #2
    Oxbow Heating & Cooling
    “It is based in Gresham and advertises 24-hour emergency furnace repair.”
  3. #3
    Oregon Climate Tech
    “Its Gresham-specific page offers same-day furnace diagnosis and flat-rate quotes before work starts.”

Considered and passed

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Gresham, Oregon?”

Picked

  1. First
    Century Heating & A/C
    “It combines a Gresham base and family ownership with service since 1971, 24/7 emergency heating service, and same-day repair claims.”
  2. #2
    Oxbow Heating & Cooling
    “It is based in Gresham, describes over 30 years of experience, and advertises 24/7 emergency heating repair.”
  3. #3
    Gresham Heating and Air Conditioning
    “It is a local family-owned HVAC company that says it has served the community since 1992.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Comfort Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Gresham and offers residential furnace and heat pump service, but its site gives less specific emergency-response information.”
  • Passed
    Oregon Climate Tech
    “It has detailed Gresham service pages and transparent repair information, but its shop is in Oregon City rather than Gresham.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Century Heating & A/C
    “It installs furnaces and heat pumps in Gresham, offers a free online estimate, and provides financing.”
  2. #2
    Gresham Heating and Air Conditioning
    “It offers furnace installation and says it provides free upfront quotes and warranties on many services.”
  3. #3
    Oregon Climate Tech
    “It offers Gresham-specific furnace and heat pump installation with online estimates and rebate guidance.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Comfort Heating & Cooling
    “It offers furnace and heat pump installation in Gresham, but the pages read did not show an installation price range.”
  • Passed
    Oxbow Heating & Cooling
    “It offers heating installation and replacement, but its pages read did not give an installation cost range.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Oxbow Heating & Cooling
    “Its AC repair page states that it provides 24/7 coverage and same-day service in Gresham.”
  2. #2
    Century Heating & A/C
    “It serves Gresham and describes same-day repairs and emergency service for cooling problems.”
  3. #3
    Oregon Climate Tech
    “Its Gresham service pages advertise same-day diagnosis for HVAC calls.”

Considered and passed

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Century Heating & A/C
    “It offers online booking and recommends annual furnace tune-ups before the heating season.”
  2. #2
    Oxbow Heating & Cooling
    “It has online scheduling and lists heating repair and maintenance among its Gresham services.”
  3. #3
    Gresham Heating and Air Conditioning
    “It provides an online scheduling option and furnace maintenance for local homes.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Comfort Heating & Cooling
    “It offers furnace tune-ups and online scheduling, but its Gresham service page directs customers to a contact form or phone estimate rather than an explicit booking calendar.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Oregon Climate Tech
    “Its Gresham furnace repair page advertises instant pricing and flat-rate quotes before work begins.”
  2. #2
    Century Heating & A/C
    “It promises clear upfront furnace repair estimates before work starts, though it does not publish a fixed repair-price list.”
  3. #3
    Gresham Heating and Air Conditioning
    “It says it gives free upfront quotes for furnace repairs.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Oxbow Heating & Cooling
    “It provides repair service and emergency availability but the pages read do not describe upfront pricing or an online price estimate.”
  • Passed
    Comfort Heating & Cooling
    “It offers estimates and financing, but the pages read do not state a fixed or upfront repair price.”

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