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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Bury, uk

Across 6 questions, Fixboiler was picked 4 times and ranked first 3 times; GasTech Plumbers was picked twice and ranked first twice.

Who came up in Bury

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Fixboilerfixboiler.co.uk3 of 63 of 6
GasTech Plumbersgastechplumbers.co.uk2 of 62 of 6
Lacey Plumbing & Heatinglaceyplumbing.co.uk0 of 64 of 6
Marsden & Bartonmarsdenandbarton.co.uk0 of 64 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Fixboiler
    “It says it is based in Bury, aims for same-day attendance in most areas and offers 24/7 emergency help.”
  2. #2
    Lacey Plumbing & Heating
    “It serves Bury and says it aims for same-day attendance for boiler emergencies.”
  3. #3
    Marsden & Barton
    “Its Bury site lists boiler repairs and routine and emergency call-outs.”

Considered and passed

  • No one else was considered.

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Fixboiler
    “Its site says it is based in Bury and offers same-day boiler diagnostics and repairs.”
  2. #2
    Lacey Plumbing & Heating
    “It identifies Gas Safe registered engineers and states Which? Trusted Trader and Worcester accreditation.”
  3. #3
    Marsden & Barton
    “It describes itself as a Bury family-run business established in 1909 that does domestic heating repairs and installations.”

Considered and passed

  • No one else was considered.

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    GasTech Plumbers
    “Its Bury installation page shows a from-price of £1,550 and says it provides fixed-price quotes.”
  2. #2
    Lacey Plumbing & Heating
    “It offers Bury installations and says a home survey is followed by a written quotation.”
  3. #3
    Marsden & Barton
    “Its site offers free estimates for domestic boiler and heating installations in Bury.”

Considered and passed

  • No one else was considered.

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Fixboiler
    “It is based in Bury, aims for same-day attendance in most areas and advertises 24/7 emergency help.”
  2. #2
    Lacey Plumbing & Heating
    “It says it aims to attend emergency boiler issues in Bury the same day.”
  3. #3
    Marsden & Barton
    “It lists routine and emergency call-outs for heating customers in Bury.”

Considered and passed

  • No one else was considered.

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. The assistant named no one for this question.

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Fixboiler
    “Its site offers a service enquiry and callback form, but I found no selectable online appointment slot.”
  • Passed
    Lacey Plumbing & Heating
    “It offers boiler servicing and contact options, but I found no confirmed online booking calendar.”
  • Passed
    Marsden & Barton
    “It lists servicing but directs customers to call or use a contact form rather than select an appointment online.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    GasTech Plumbers
    “Its Bury pages advertise a fixed-price installation quote from £1,550 and boiler repair from £85.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Lacey Plumbing & Heating
    “It says it gives a written quote and communicates prices, but I found no fixed price list on the Bury service pages.”
  • Passed
    Marsden & Barton
    “It offers free estimates and says pricing is competitive, but I found no displayed fixed prices.”

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