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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Fountain Inn, SC

Stephens Heating & Cooling was picked in 5 of 6 questions and ranked first in 4; Ted's Heating & Air Conditioning was picked in 5 and ranked first once; Thermal Harmony HVAC was picked in 2; Hanna Heating & Air Conditioning was picked in 2.

Who came up in Fountain Inn

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Stephens Heating & Coolingstephensheatingcooling.com4 of 65 of 6
Ted's Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inctedsheatingandac.com1 of 66 of 6
Thermal Harmony HVACthermalharmonyhvacsc.com1 of 62 of 6
Hanna Heating & Air Conditioning Inchannaheatingandac.com0 of 62 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Stephens Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Fountain Inn, offers furnace repair, and says it tries to schedule most repair requests the same day.”
  2. #2
    Ted's Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc
    “It is based in Fountain Inn, repairs furnaces, and advertises 24/7 emergency service.”

Considered and passed

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Stephens Heating & Cooling
    “Its site combines Fountain Inn service, family ownership since 1991, same-day scheduling for most calls, and upfront repair pricing.”
  2. #2
    Ted's Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc
    “Its history page says Ted Nash founded the local company in 1984, and it offers residential heating and cooling service with round-the-clock emergency repair.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Hanna Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
    “It covers Fountain Inn and has a broad service offering, but it is based in Enoree and Clinton and its site is less specific about local scheduling.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Ted's Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc
    “It serves Fountain Inn and offers free in-home installation consultations, system sizing, financing, and equipment and labor warranties.”
  2. #2
    Stephens Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Fountain Inn and says its licensed heating contractors can recommend system options to fit the homeowner's needs and budget.”
  3. #3
    Hanna Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
    “It serves Fountain Inn and offers free in-home installation consultations, financing subject to credit approval, and full factory warranties on equipment and labor.”

Considered and passed

  • No one else was considered.

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Stephens Heating & Cooling
    “Its Fountain Inn page explicitly says most AC repair and installation services are scheduled the same day the call is received.”
  2. #2
    Ted's Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc
    “It serves Fountain Inn and advertises 24/7 emergency repair for heating and air-conditioning problems.”
  3. #3
    Hanna Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
    “It serves Fountain Inn and advertises 24/7 emergency service, with an emergency repair hotline listed on its repair page.”

Considered and passed

  • No one else was considered.

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Thermal Harmony HVAC
    “It is located in Fountain Inn, describes annual pre-season heating maintenance, and has a Schedule Now link.”
  2. #2
    Ted's Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc
    “It offers preventive maintenance and a service request form, though the contact page directs customers to call for an appointment.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Hanna Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
    “It offers furnace tune-ups and a request-service form, but the form gathers contact details for follow-up rather than displaying bookable time slots.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Stephens Heating & Cooling
    “Its homepage explicitly says it gives an upfront price on any repair work.”
  2. #2
    Thermal Harmony HVAC
    “Its site says it provides a written estimate before work begins and explains repair or installation costs beforehand.”
  3. #3
    Ted's Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc
    “It offers free in-home consultations for installations, though I did not find a general upfront repair-price promise on its site.”

Considered and passed

  • No one else was considered.

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