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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Ashford, uk

The Boiler Engineer Ltd was picked in 6 of 6 questions and ranked first in 3; Enviro Heating Services, Centurion Plumbing & Heating and Clark Heating & Plumbing were also recommended.

Who came up in Ashford

Every company the assistant named across the six questions, ordered by how often it was picked first. Tested on 2026-09-29.

CompanyPicked firstPicked
The Boiler Engineer Ltdtheboilerengineer.co.uk4 of 66 of 6
Centurion Plumbing & Heatingcenturionplumbingandheating.co.uk1 of 62 of 6
Enviro Heating Servicesenviroheatingservices.co.uk1 of 62 of 6
Clark Heating & Plumbing Ltdclark-heating.co.uk0 of 62 of 6

Question 1 of 6

“My boiler's stopped working. Who can fix it this week in Ashford?”

Picked

  1. First
    The Boiler Engineer Ltd
    “It serves Ashford, handles boiler repairs, and has a large, verifiable Checkatrade review history.”
  2. #2
    Centurion Plumbing & Heating
    “It advertises 24-hour boiler repairs and coverage across Ashford and surrounding areas.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Ashford Boiler Repair
    “It advertises same-day emergency attendance but says it is part of a national home services network.”
  • Passed
    Clark Heating & Plumbing Ltd
    “It covers Ashford and repairs boilers, but its site directs people with urgent breakdowns to call and does not promise same-day response.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who's the best heating engineer in Ashford?”

Picked

  1. First
    The Boiler Engineer Ltd
    “It combines broad gas, oil and LPG heating services with stated Gas Safe and OFTEC qualifications and a substantial Checkatrade review record.”
  2. #2
    Clark Heating & Plumbing Ltd
    “It is a family-run Kent business with Gas Safe and OFTEC registration, Worcester Bosch accreditation and a 10/10 Checkatrade score.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Horrells Heating
    “It offers boiler service and repair in Ashford, but the pages reviewed provide less detail about qualifications and customer-review evidence.”
  • Passed
    Enviro Heating Services
    “It covers domestic heating and shows online appointment access, but its site provides less detail about its engineers' named credentials and review totals than the shortlist.”

Question 3 of 6

“I need a new boiler fitted in Ashford. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”

Picked

  1. First
    The Boiler Engineer Ltd
    “It installs gas, oil and LPG boilers around Ashford, offers free quotations and advertises selected guarantees of up to 12 years.”
  2. #2
    Clark Heating & Plumbing Ltd
    “It serves Ashford and offers fixed-price boiler installation quotes with Worcester Bosch accreditation.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    The Ashford Boiler Company
    “Its website describes online estimates and fixed-price quotes, but the site returned a browser security interstitial when opened.”
  • Passed
    CH4 Heating
    “It offers installation and boiler finance in Ashford, but the reviewed page provided less detail on guarantees and installation process.”

Question 4 of 6

“No heating or hot water, can someone come out today? I'm in Ashford”

Picked

  1. First
    Centurion Plumbing & Heating
    “It explicitly advertises 24-hour boiler repairs and service coverage in Ashford.”
  2. #2
    The Boiler Engineer Ltd
    “It provides boiler breakdown repairs in its Ashford service area and directs urgent enquiries to its phone line.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Clark Heating & Plumbing Ltd
    “It asks customers with urgent breakdowns to call but does not state a same-day or 24-hour attendance commitment.”
  • Passed
    Ashford Boiler Repair
    “It advertises same-day emergency response but is part of a national home services network.”

Question 5 of 6

“I want my boiler serviced before winter in Ashford. Who can I book online?”

Picked

  1. First
    Enviro Heating Services
    “Its site provides an online appointment link and lists a boiler service price of £102.”
  2. #2
    The Boiler Engineer Ltd
    “Its site links to appointment booking and lists gas boiler service rates on its prices page.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Clark Heating & Plumbing Ltd
    “It offers boiler servicing but the pages read direct customers to call or send an enquiry rather than book a dated slot online.”
  • Passed
    Horrells Heating
    “It offers annual boiler servicing in Ashford, but the pages reviewed do not show an online booking option.”

Question 6 of 6

“Which heating engineer in Ashford shows fixed prices, so I know the cost upfront?”

Picked

  1. First
    The Boiler Engineer Ltd
    “It publishes VAT-inclusive hourly and service rates and explains its minimum charge and parts policy.”
  2. #2
    Enviro Heating Services
    “It publishes boiler service and breakdown rates and describes how labour, VAT and materials are charged.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Ashford Boiler Repair
    “It publishes estimated price ranges but describes itself as part of a national network.”
  • Passed
    The Ashford Boiler Company
    “Its search-visible page advertises a fixed-price promise, but direct access returned a security interstitial.”

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