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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Newton abbot, uk

Bay Plumbing & Heating was picked in all 6 questions and ranked first in all 6; Cooks Energy was also recommended in 5 questions, and Newton Gas Services in 2.

Who came up in Newton abbot

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Bay Plumbing & Heatingbayheating.co.uk6 of 66 of 6
Cooks Energycooksenergy.co.uk0 of 64 of 6
Checkatrade Expresscheckatrade.com0 of 62 of 6
Newton Gas Servicesnewtongasservices.co.uk0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Bay Plumbing & Heating
    “It has a Newton Abbot-specific repair page, describes common breakdown faults, and says same-day help may be available subject to workload and parts.”
  2. #2
    Cooks Energy
    “It serves homes in South Devon and advertises a 24/7 emergency boiler callout.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Newton Gas Services
    “Its site lists boiler repairs and Newton Abbot coverage, but does not state emergency availability or an appointment timeframe.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who's the best heating engineer in Newton Abbot?”

Picked

  1. First
    Bay Plumbing & Heating
    “It combines Newton Abbot service coverage with stated Gas Safe registration, a 4.9 Google rating and detailed domestic boiler service information.”
  2. #2
    Cooks Energy
    “It describes itself as a local family-run business with over 40 years’ experience and provides domestic heating and boiler services.”
  3. #3
    Newton Gas Services
    “Its site identifies a named engineer with over 30 years’ experience providing residential heating services in Newton Abbot.”

Considered and passed

  • No one else was considered.

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Bay Plumbing & Heating
    “It offers no-obligation installation quotes and lists Newton Abbot among the areas it serves.”
  2. #2
    Cooks Energy
    “It supplies and installs gas and oil boilers and serves homes across South Devon.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Newton Gas Services
    “It advertises boiler installation and Newton Abbot service, but its site does not explain how to request an installation quote.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Bay Plumbing & Heating
    “Its Newton Abbot repair page addresses loss of heating or hot water and qualifies that same-day help depends on availability and the fault.”
  2. #2
    Cooks Energy
    “It advertises a 24-hour callout for home plumbing or gas emergencies.”

Considered and passed

  • No one else was considered.

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Bay Plumbing & Heating
    “It states a £90 fixed service price, includes Newton Abbot in its coverage and provides a boiler-service booking link.”
  2. #2
    Checkatrade Express
    “Its Newton Abbot listing advertises online booking for boiler servicing at £99.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Cooks Energy
    “It invites customers to ask about an annual service plan but does not show an online booking flow on the pages reviewed.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Bay Plumbing & Heating
    “It publishes a fixed £90 boiler-service price and lists Newton Abbot among its service areas.”
  2. #2
    Checkatrade Express
    “Its Newton Abbot listing shows online boiler servicing at £99.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Cooks Energy
    “The pages reviewed describe boiler repairs, servicing and installations but do not display fixed prices.”

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