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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Eastbourne, uk

Across the six questions, HJA Heating Ltd was picked four times and ranked first three times; Exclusive Trades was picked twice.

Who came up in Eastbourne

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
HJA Heating Ltdhjaheatingltd.co.uk4 of 64 of 6
Exclusive Tradesexclusivetrades.co.uk1 of 63 of 6
Checkatrade Expresscheckatrade.com1 of 61 of 6
RS Plumbing & Heatingrsplumbingandheating.com0 of 62 of 6
DAS Plumbing & Heatingdasplumbing.co.uk0 of 61 of 6
Ferris Heating Servicesferrisheatingservices.co.uk0 of 61 of 6
Harrison Heating Servicesharrisonheatingservices.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    HJA Heating Ltd
    “It advertises same-day emergency boiler repairs in Eastbourne.”
  2. #2
    Ferris Heating Services
    “Its site advertises a 24/7 emergency call service and boiler repairs.”
  3. #3
    RS Plumbing & Heating
    “It offers boiler repairs and says it responds to repair requests within 24 hours.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    DAS Plumbing & Heating
    “Its site lists boiler breakdowns and repairs but gives no emergency or response-time claim.”
  • Passed
    Harrison Heating Services
    “It offers boiler repairs and mentions emergency repairs but does not state a response time.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    HJA Heating Ltd
    “It covers repairs, servicing and installations, advertises same-day emergency repairs and offers finance for installations.”
  2. #2
    Exclusive Trades
    “It publishes fixed appointment fees and offers 24-hour emergency appointments.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    DAS Plumbing & Heating
    “It describes a broad range of domestic heating services, but the pages reviewed provide limited information about response times or pricing.”
  • Passed
    Harrison Heating Services
    “It offers boiler servicing, repairs and installations, but the pages reviewed provide few concrete details about availability or pricing.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    HJA Heating Ltd
    “It installs domestic boilers, lists package options and offers finance, with quotes available on request.”
  2. #2
    Harrison Heating Services
    “It advertises new boiler installations for Eastbourne and surrounding areas.”
  3. #3
    DAS Plumbing & Heating
    “It offers boiler installations and replacements as part of its domestic heating work.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Ferris Heating Services
    “It installs boilers, but the site reviewed does not show package prices or financing details.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    HJA Heating Ltd
    “It explicitly advertises same-day emergency boiler repairs in Eastbourne.”
  2. #2
    RS Plumbing & Heating
    “It advertises 24/7 emergency service and says emergency plumbers can attend within 60 minutes.”
  3. #3
    Exclusive Trades
    “It says it reserves an appointment for same-day service until midday and provides 24-hour emergency appointments.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Ferris Heating Services
    “It advertises 24/7 emergency calls but does not state that an engineer can attend today.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Checkatrade Express
    “Its Eastbourne service listing shows an online booking option and a displayed boiler-service price.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    HJA Heating Ltd
    “It offers boiler servicing, but its installation page directs customers to contact the company to arrange an appointment.”
  • Passed
    DAS Plumbing & Heating
    “It offers boiler servicing, but the pages reviewed provide contact details rather than online slot booking.”
  • Passed
    Harrison Heating Services
    “It offers servicing but the reviewed site presents a contact form and phone number rather than online booking.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Exclusive Trades
    “It describes its services as fixed price and publishes appointment and diagnostic fees, noting when materials are extra.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    AC Plumbing and Heating
    “It says it provides written quotes covering diagnosis, parts and labour, but does not publish fixed prices on the service page.”
  • Passed
    HJA Heating Ltd
    “It offers boiler packages but asks customers to contact the company for a quote rather than showing prices.”

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