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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Hove, uk

Across six questions, Dales Boiler Services was picked 5 times and first 4 times; On Heating was picked 3 times and first twice; Here4Heat was picked 5 times and first once.

Who came up in Hove

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Dales Boiler Servicesdales-boilers.co.uk4 of 66 of 6
On Heatingonheating.co.uk2 of 62 of 6
Here4Heathere4heat.com0 of 64 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Dales Boiler Services
    “Its repair page specifically covers Hove, describes same-day boiler repairs and prioritises homes without heating or hot water.”
  2. #2
    Here4Heat
    “It lists Hove among its service areas, offers online boiler repair booking and publishes its first-hour and out-of-hours rates.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    On Heating
    “It covers Hove and advertises 24/7 emergency call-outs, but I ranked Dales first because Dales' repair page explicitly says same-day visits and emergency prioritisation.”
  • Passed
    Hove Heating Ltd
    “Its site describes boiler repairs and servicing but does not give a response-time commitment or repair pricing on the pages checked.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    On Heating
    “It gives a Hove address, names its founder and engineer lead, lists Gas Safe registration and reports a 4.9 Google rating with 55 reviews.”
  2. #2
    Dales Boiler Services
    “It is based in Hove and states that its family-run heating business has served the area since 1998.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Hove Heating Ltd
    “It appears to be a locally based family-run option with a strong Checkatrade record, but the site itself gives less detail on qualifications, availability and pricing.”
  • Passed
    Here4Heat
    “It serves Hove, but its published service pages focus on a wider West Sussex coverage area and its contact page says it is part of the Platinum Group.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Dales Boiler Services
    “It shows a fixed-price quote tool with an example installation price and serves Hove from its local base.”
  2. #2
    Here4Heat
    “It publishes starting prices by boiler type and lists Hove within its coverage area.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    On Heating
    “It offers boiler replacement and upfront quotes but did not display an installation price on the pages checked.”
  • Passed
    Hove Heating Ltd
    “It offers boiler installation and free quotes but does not show example or starting prices on its website.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    On Heating
    “It explicitly advertises a 24/7 emergency call-out for no heating or hot water and names Hove as its service area.”
  2. #2
    Dales Boiler Services
    “It says it prioritises no-heat and no-hot-water emergencies across Hove and advertises same-day boiler repairs.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Here4Heat
    “It covers Hove and offers fast repair booking, but the checked repair page does not promise 24/7 emergency attendance.”
  • Passed
    Hove Heating Ltd
    “Its Checkatrade listing says it offers 24-hour call-outs, but the company website does not explain emergency coverage or response times.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Dales Boiler Services
    “It offers online booking, states a fixed £70 service price and is based in Hove.”
  2. #2
    Here4Heat
    “It offers online booking for a gas boiler service and publishes the price including VAT.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    On Heating
    “It offers boiler servicing and online enquiries, but I could not verify a direct online service booking or fixed service price on the pages checked.”
  • Passed
    Hove Heating Ltd
    “It offers boiler servicing, but its site directs customers to contact the company rather than displaying online booking.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Dales Boiler Services
    “It publishes fixed prices for servicing and an example installation quote, and says its installation quotes are fixed and itemised.”
  2. #2
    Here4Heat
    “It gives a fixed first-hour repair rate, an out-of-hours rate and starting prices for boiler installations.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    On Heating
    “It says it provides an upfront quote after visiting but does not publish specific service or installation prices on the pages checked.”
  • Passed
    Hove Heating Ltd
    “It offers free estimates, but I could not find prices on its website.”

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