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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Banbury, uk

Across 6 questions, Shepley Heating & Plumbing was picked 5 times and ranked first twice; M3Boilers was picked 3 times and ranked first twice; Gas-Tech was picked 4 times and ranked first twice.

Who came up in Banbury

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Shepley Heating & Plumbingshepleyheating.co.uk2 of 66 of 6
Gas-Tech Heating Services (Banbury) Ltdgastechbanbury.co.uk2 of 64 of 6
M3Boilersm3boilers.co.uk2 of 63 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Gas-Tech Heating Services (Banbury) Ltd
    “It covers Banbury and advertises 24/7 emergency heating and plumbing, plus a 24-hour engineer guarantee for Gas-Tech Gold customers.”
  2. #2
    Shepley Heating & Plumbing
    “It serves Banbury, repairs boilers and lists Gas Safe and OFTEC registration.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    M3Boilers
    “It offers same-week repair visits but the page gives no guarantee of an appointment this week.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Shepley Heating & Plumbing
    “Its site gives a local track record since 2005, relevant registrations and published service prices alongside a broad range of heating work.”
  2. #2
    Gas-Tech Heating Services (Banbury) Ltd
    “It covers Banbury and provides a broad range of boiler and heating services with a stated 24/7 emergency service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    M&N Heating & Plumbing
    “It has substantial local experience and boiler services, but its site does not publish specific prices or emergency availability on the pages reviewed.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    M3Boilers
    “It has a Banbury-specific installation page with fixed-price packages and prices, including installs from £2,195 inc VAT.”
  2. #2
    Shepley Heating & Plumbing
    “It installs boilers across Banbury and lists its Gas Safe and OFTEC registrations and boiler brands.”
  3. #3
    Gas-Tech Heating Services (Banbury) Ltd
    “It provides boiler installations and says homeowners can request a free, no-obligation quotation.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    M&N Heating & Plumbing
    “It installs boilers and provides no-obligation quotes, but its reviewed page does not show an installation price.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Gas-Tech Heating Services (Banbury) Ltd
    “It advertises 24/7 emergency support and includes a customer testimonial describing a same-morning engineer visit.”
  2. #2
    Shepley Heating & Plumbing
    “It provides boiler repairs in Banbury through Gas Safe and OFTEC registered engineers.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Able Group
    “It advertises fast response and 24-hour query handling but its Banbury page does not confirm an engineer is available today.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Shepley Heating & Plumbing
    “It shows a Banbury gas boiler service price and a booking option directly on its site.”
  2. #2
    M3Boilers
    “Its Banbury page lists annual services from £79 inc VAT and provides an online quote flow.”

Considered and passed

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    M3Boilers
    “Its Banbury page states that each job is fixed-price and publishes example installation, repair and service prices.”
  2. #2
    Shepley Heating & Plumbing
    “It publishes prices for boiler servicing, landlord checks and a breakdown diagnostic visit.”

Considered and passed

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