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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Florence, SC

First Choice Heating & Air was picked in all 6 questions and ranked first in 5; Palmetto Heating & Cooling was ranked first for upfront pricing.

Who came up in Florence

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
First Choice Heating & Airfirst-choicehvac.com5 of 66 of 6
Palmetto Heating & Coolingpalmettohc.com1 of 66 of 6
AirPro Comfort Systemscallairpro.com0 of 65 of 6
Duffy's Heating & Air Conditioningduffyhvac.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

“My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in Florence, South Carolina?”

Picked

  1. First
    First Choice Heating & Air
    “Its Florence furnace page lists same-day availability and specific furnace repairs, including ignition and blower problems.”
  2. #2
    AirPro Comfort Systems
    “It serves Florence, repairs furnaces, and says emergency service is available.”
  3. #3
    Palmetto Heating & Cooling
    “It advertises 24-hour heating and cooling repair and furnace service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Floyd's Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It advertises same-day furnace and heat-pump repairs, but its site gives less Florence-specific detail about scheduling and its repair process.”
  • Passed
    Johnson's Refrigeration
    “It serves Florence and lists furnace repair, but the page reviewed did not state a same-day window.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Florence, South Carolina?”

Picked

  1. First
    First Choice Heating & Air
    “It has detailed Florence service pages covering same-day repairs, pricing before work, guarantees, and furnace service.”
  2. #2
    AirPro Comfort Systems
    “It is locally based in Florence and lists repair, installation, maintenance, financing, and emergency service.”
  3. #3
    Palmetto Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Florence and advertises 24-hour repair, upfront pricing, maintenance agreements, and financing.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Air Solutions Heating and Cooling
    “Its site lists heating and HVAC service for Florence, but its main service page is centered on Sumter and it offered less Florence-specific detail.”
  • Passed
    Floyd's Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It advertises residential and light-commercial HVAC, same-day heating repairs, and 24-hour emergency service, but provides less detail about pricing and Florence scheduling.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    First Choice Heating & Air
    “It lists Florence furnace and heat-pump installation, multiple system types, and a process for getting an installation quote.”
  2. #2
    AirPro Comfort Systems
    “It lists furnace and heat-pump installation and replacement for Florence-area homes.”
  3. #3
    Palmetto Heating & Cooling
    “It offers complete heating and cooling system installations, financing, and free estimates.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Johnson's Refrigeration
    “It serves Florence and installs furnaces and heat pumps, but the page reviewed gave fewer details about quote scope.”
  • Passed
    Air Solutions Heating and Cooling
    “It provides heating and installation service in Florence, but its site focuses mainly on its Sumter service area.”

Question 4 of 6

“My AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in Florence, South Carolina.”

Picked

  1. First
    First Choice Heating & Air
    “Its Florence repair page lists AC repair and same-day service availability.”
  2. #2
    AirPro Comfort Systems
    “It provides AC repair in Florence and says emergency service is available.”
  3. #3
    Palmetto Heating & Cooling
    “It advertises 24-hour HVAC repair and service for Florence-area customers.”

Considered and passed

Question 5 of 6

“I want my furnace serviced before winter in Florence, South Carolina. Who can I book online?”

Picked

  1. First
    First Choice Heating & Air
    “It describes furnace tune-up checks and provides a Schedule Now option on its Florence pages.”
  2. #2
    AirPro Comfort Systems
    “It offers residential furnace maintenance and HVAC tune-ups in Florence.”
  3. #3
    Palmetto Heating & Cooling
    “It offers seasonal system cleaning and maintenance agreements.”

Considered and passed

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Palmetto Heating & Cooling
    “Its site explicitly promises upfront repair and installation pricing before performing the work.”
  2. #2
    First Choice Heating & Air
    “It says customers receive an itemized quote before work begins and can approve or decline it.”
  3. #3
    Duffy's Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It says it provides clear upfront pricing before work starts and serves Florence.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    AirPro Comfort Systems
    “It lists financing, but the pages reviewed did not state an upfront-price policy or publish service prices.”
  • Passed
    Johnson's Refrigeration
    “It offers Florence heating and AC service, but the page reviewed did not describe how its pricing works.”

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