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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Smithfield, RI

Across 6 homeowner questions, GEM Plumbing & Heating was picked in all 6 and ranked first in 4; CARJON was also frequently recommended for local coverage and emergency repair.

Who came up in Smithfield

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
GEM Plumbing & Heatingaskgem.com4 of 66 of 6
CARJON Air Conditioning & Heatingcarjon.com2 of 65 of 6
Pinnacle Plumbing & Heatingcallpinnacle.com0 of 63 of 6
Ray’s Heating & Airraysheatingandairco.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

“My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in Smithfield, Rhode Island?”

Picked

  1. First
    GEM Plumbing & Heating
    “Its Smithfield furnace page explicitly promises same-day service for most calls and 24/7 emergency availability.”
  2. #2
    CARJON Air Conditioning & Heating
    “Its Smithfield service page offers 24/7 emergency furnace and boiler repair and identifies its Smithfield location.”
  3. #3
    Pinnacle Plumbing & Heating
    “The company is based in Smithfield and says it is available for emergency heating service and repairs.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Horizon HVAC
    “It also claims 24/7 emergency and same-day service, but its local service page provides fewer details about its service process than GEM or CARJON.”
  • Passed
    Jenkins Heating
    “Its site focuses on oil-fired heating and does not state a same-day or emergency response promise.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Smithfield, Rhode Island?”

Picked

  1. First
    CARJON Air Conditioning & Heating
    “It is based in Smithfield, has operated since 1989, and describes a broad home heating and cooling service range with 24/7 emergency repair.”
  2. #2
    GEM Plumbing & Heating
    “It has Smithfield-specific heating and AC service pages, 24/7 emergency service, and a sizeable review record displayed on its site.”
  3. #3
    Pinnacle Plumbing & Heating
    “It is a Smithfield-based, third-generation business offering residential heating installation, HVAC repair, and emergency service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Horizon HVAC
    “Its Smithfield page describes relevant heating, cooling, and emergency services, but I found less independently verifiable local business history than for CARJON.”
  • Passed
    Jenkins Heating
    “It specializes in oil-fired heating systems, so its advertised service range is narrower than the full heating and cooling companies considered.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    CARJON Air Conditioning & Heating
    “Its Smithfield page lists furnace, boiler, ducted heat-pump, and ductless heat-pump installation.”
  2. #2
    GEM Plumbing & Heating
    “Its furnace-installation page offers installation and free estimates, and it serves Smithfield.”
  3. #3
    Pinnacle Plumbing & Heating
    “Its site lists installation of gas, propane, and oil hydronic heating equipment and HVAC installation and repair.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Horizon HVAC
    “It advertises system installation and heat pumps in Smithfield, but I found no verifiable installed-price range on the pages reviewed.”
  • Passed
    Jenkins Heating
    “Its website focuses on oil-fired systems and provides little detail about heat-pump installation.”

Question 4 of 6

“My AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in Smithfield, Rhode Island.”

Picked

  1. First
    GEM Plumbing & Heating
    “Its Smithfield AC-repair page explicitly claims same-day service and 24/7 emergency AC repairs.”
  2. #2
    CARJON Air Conditioning & Heating
    “It lists 24/7 emergency service and is based in Smithfield.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Horizon HVAC
    “Its Smithfield page claims fast AC repair and same-day service, but GEM provides a more specific Smithfield AC-repair page.”
  • Passed
    Pinnacle Plumbing & Heating
    “It offers emergency service but does not state that it handles AC calls the same day.”

Question 5 of 6

“I want my furnace serviced before winter in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Who can I book online?”

Picked

  1. First
    GEM Plumbing & Heating
    “Its Smithfield maintenance page offers a Schedule Service link and describes annual furnace tune-ups.”
  2. #2
    CARJON Air Conditioning & Heating
    “It offers fall and spring tune-ups and an online Schedule Service request form.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Pinnacle Plumbing & Heating
    “Its website provides a phone number for service but does not show an online booking option.”
  • Passed
    Horizon HVAC
    “Its Smithfield page provides a free-estimate call to action, but I did not verify online maintenance booking.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    GEM Plumbing & Heating
    “Its Smithfield maintenance and repair pages both say it provides prices or estimates before work begins.”
  2. #2
    Ray’s Heating & Air
    “Its Smithfield heating page claims written fixed prices and gives a tune-up price range.”

Considered and passed

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