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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Keizer, OR

Across 6 questions, Mill Creek Heating was picked 5 times and first 4 times; Nelke Mechanical was picked 5 times and first once.

Who came up in Keizer

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Mill Creek Heatingmillcreekhtg.com5 of 66 of 6
Nelke Mechanical Heating & Coolingnelkehvac.com1 of 66 of 6
Elevated Air Heating and Coolingelevatedairheating.com0 of 63 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Mill Creek Heating
    “It lists Keizer furnace repair and online service scheduling, and advertises 24-hour emergency service.”
  2. #2
    Nelke Mechanical Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Keizer and advertises 24/7 emergency heating and cooling service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Elevated Air Heating and Cooling
    “It advertises furnace repair and quick local diagnostics in Keizer, but its page does not confirm a service appointment this week.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Keizer?”

Picked

  1. First
    Mill Creek Heating
    “It serves Keizer, says it has over two decades of experience, and lists a 4.8 Google rating from 856 reviews.”
  2. #2
    Nelke Mechanical Heating & Cooling
    “It is based in Keizer and presents itself as family owned with 24/7 emergency service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Arrows Home Air
    “Its site describes residential heating and cooling service in Keizer, but the reviewed pages did not provide a comparable Google review count.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Mill Creek Heating
    “It offers furnace installation and replacement in Keizer and invites homeowners to request an estimate.”
  2. #2
    Nelke Mechanical Heating & Cooling
    “It offers furnace installation for Keizer and explains that equipment selection depends on the home and heating needs.”
  3. #3
    Elevated Air Heating and Cooling
    “It lists high-efficiency gas furnace installations in Keizer and offers an online route to request an estimate.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Arrows Home Air
    “It offers furnace and heat pump installation in the area, but the reviewed page provides no installed price.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Mill Creek Heating
    “It offers AC repair in Keizer, online service requests, and 24-hour emergency service.”
  2. #2
    Nelke Mechanical Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Keizer and advertises 24/7 emergency HVAC service that includes AC failures.”

Considered and passed

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Mill Creek Heating
    “It offers furnace maintenance in Keizer and provides an online service scheduling link.”
  2. #2
    Nelke Mechanical Heating & Cooling
    “It lists furnace maintenance and provides a Book Now link.”
  3. #3
    Elevated Air Heating and Cooling
    “It offers online booking and describes furnace safety tune-ups before winter for Keizer homes.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Arrows Home Air
    “It offers heating maintenance and an online service request, but its reviewed page does not specifically detail a furnace tune-up booking flow.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Nelke Mechanical Heating & Cooling
    “Its site explicitly says it provides upfront pricing with no hidden fees.”
  2. #2
    Elevated Air Heating and Cooling
    “Its Keizer page promises upfront quotes with no hidden charges.”
  3. #3
    Mill Creek Heating
    “It says customers receive an upfront quote before technicians begin work.”

Considered and passed

  • No one else was considered.

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