Who came up in Manchester
Every company the assistant named across the six questions, ordered by how often it was picked first. Tested on 2026-09-29.
| Company | Picked first | Picked |
|---|---|---|
| Zodiac Plumbing & Heatingzodiacplumbing.co.uk | 2 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| A+R Central Heatingboilerrepair.net | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| JB7 Plumbing and Heatingjbplumbingmanchester.co.uk | 1 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| Kang Heating & Plumbingkangheatingplumbing.com | 1 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| JD Plumbing and Heating (Manchester)jdplumbingmcr.co.uk | 0 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
Question 1 of 6
“My boiler's stopped working. Who can fix it this week in Manchester?”
Picked
- FirstA+R Central Heating
“Says it offers a same day service where possible, repairs most boilers on the first visit and has 1,593 Google reviews at 4.9.”
- #2JB7 Plumbing and Heating
“Offers same-day and emergency repair appointments with a fixed price before work starts and common parts carried on the van.”
- #3JD Plumbing and Heating (Manchester)
“Same day call-outs subject to availability, with the call-out fee stated at £105 + VAT.”
Considered and passed
- PassedZodiac Plumbing & Heating
“Claims 24/7 emergency boiler repair but gives no response time or repair price on the page I read.”
- PassedManchester Plumbing and Heating (Sale)
“Repair pages name brands but make no same-day claim and show no prices.”
- PassedHeatingnPlumbing4u
“Only 66 Google reviews and no same-day or response-time claim on its homepage.”
Question 2 of 6
“Who's the best heating engineer in Manchester?”
Picked
- FirstA+R Central Heating
“Around 1,600 Google reviews at 4.9 and a stated 24 years trading as a family run business.”
- #2JB7 Plumbing and Heating
“430 Google reviews at 4.8, plus Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Trader and Trustatrader profiles listed on its site.”
- #3Zodiac Plumbing & Heating
“357 Google reviews at a 5.0 rating and Gas Safe registered engineers.”
Considered and passed
- PassedJD Plumbing and Heating (Manchester)
“204 Google reviews and a smaller footprint than the top three.”
- PassedManchester Plumbing and Heating (Sale)
“Says 25+ years in business but its site shows no recent review count or named owner.”
- PassedKang Heating & Plumbing
“Strong 253-review site widget but less trading history shown than the top three.”
Question 3 of 6
“I need a new boiler fitted in Manchester. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”
Picked
- FirstZodiac Plumbing & Heating
“Publishes fixed installed prices from £1,600 including VAT and offers next-day installs.”
- #2JB7 Plumbing and Heating
“Online instant quote gives a fixed installation price (from about £2,700 + VAT for a compact 24kW combi) and lets you choose a date.”
- #3JD Plumbing and Heating (Manchester)
“Free quote, installation always included in the price, and up to 12 years manufacturer parts and labour guarantee.”
Considered and passed
- PassedA+R Central Heating
“Replacement page lists what is included but no prices, and the route is call or contact form.”
- PassedManchester Plumbing and Heating (Sale)
“Boiler installation page says warranties up to 10 years but shows no prices.”
- PassedKang Heating & Plumbing
“Reviews mention installs, but I found no prices on the pages I read.”
Question 4 of 6
“No heating or hot water, can someone come out today? I'm in Manchester.”
Picked
- FirstJB7 Plumbing and Heating
“Lists 24/7 emergency service and aims to reach urgent issues within 60 minutes.”
- #2A+R Central Heating
“Says it offers a same day service where possible and is open 24 hours on Google.”
- #3Zodiac Plumbing & Heating
“Claims 24/7 emergency boiler repair across Manchester.”
Considered and passed
- PassedJD Plumbing and Heating (Manchester)
“Same day call-outs are subject to availability and office hours are Mon-Fri 9 to 6.”
- PassedKang Heating & Plumbing
“Advertises emergency call-outs with a free call-out fee but shows no response time.”
- PassedHeatingnPlumbing4u
“Open 24 hours on Google but its reviews describe next-day part orders and it makes no same-day claim.”
Question 5 of 6
“I want my boiler serviced before winter. Who can I book online in Manchester?”
Picked
- FirstKang Heating & Plumbing
“Site has a Book an Appointment form with date and time and says same week appointments are available.”
- #2JD Plumbing and Heating (Manchester)
“Book Now service page, £105 + VAT stated, and annual boiler cover plans sold online from £9 a month.”
- #3JB7 Plumbing and Heating
“Fixed price service with same-week availability, booked through a contact form.”
Considered and passed
- PassedZodiac Plumbing & Heating
“Servicing page has a Book a Boiler Service button but shows no price.”
- PassedA+R Central Heating
“Servicing is by phone or contact form and no price is shown.”
- PassedManchester Plumbing and Heating (Sale)
“Contact form and phone only, no booking or price.”
Question 6 of 6
“Which heating engineer in Manchester shows fixed prices, so I know the cost upfront?”
Picked
- FirstZodiac Plumbing & Heating
“Publishes fixed installed boiler prices from £1,600 inc VAT and says it has a transparent pricing policy.”
- #2JB7 Plumbing and Heating
“Fixed Price Promise on installs and fixed prices before repairs and services, with an instant online quote.”
- #3JD Plumbing and Heating (Manchester)
“States call-out and service fees of £105 + VAT on its pages.”
Considered and passed
- PassedA+R Central Heating
“Says it offers fixed-price repairs but shows no figures anywhere I read.”
- PassedKang Heating & Plumbing
“Free call-out and pay only for work done, but no price list.”
- PassedMCR Heating and Plumbing
“No call-out charge stated, but no prices shown.”
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