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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Ripley, uk

Haywood Heating was picked in 5 of 6 questions and ranked first in 4; Tom K Heating was picked in all 6 and ranked first in 2.

Who came up in Ripley

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Haywood Heatinghaywoodheating.co.uk4 of 64 of 6
Tom K Heating Ltdtomkplumbingandheating.co.uk2 of 66 of 6
Able Groupable-group.co.uk0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Haywood Heating
    “Its Ripley-based site specifically describes boiler repairs and fault diagnosis, with a local phone number and address.”
  2. #2
    Tom K Heating Ltd
    “It serves Ripley, lists boiler repairs and emergency work, and states it is open 24/7.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Able Group
    “It advertises 24-hour boiler repairs and rapid response in Ripley, but is a nationwide provider rather than a clearly local firm.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Haywood Heating
    “It is based in Ripley, lists Gas Safe registration and heating services, and publishes customer reviews on its site.”
  2. #2
    Tom K Heating Ltd
    “It serves Ripley, offers domestic boiler and central-heating work, and says its engineers are Gas Safe registered.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    M.D. & B.W. Buxton Ltd
    “It serves Ripley and lists heating qualifications, but its base is in Heanor rather than Ripley.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Haywood Heating
    “Its installation page covers Ripley and describes help choosing and fitting a replacement boiler.”
  2. #2
    Tom K Heating Ltd
    “It advertises boiler installations and replacements for customers in Ripley.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Able Group
    “It offers boiler installation in Ripley, but the displayed £98 per half hour plus VAT is a service rate, not a total installation estimate.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Tom K Heating Ltd
    “Its site lists 24/7 opening and emergency repairs while identifying Ripley as its service area.”
  2. #2
    Able Group
    “It advertises 24/7 emergency heating support in Ripley and claims a rapid response after a call.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Haywood Heating
    “It advertises boiler repairs in Ripley but does not state same-day or 24/7 attendance on the pages reviewed.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Haywood Heating
    “It serves Ripley and offers heating services with a contact form for enquiries, though online slot booking is not shown.”
  2. #2
    Tom K Heating Ltd
    “It advertises gas safety checks and servicing for Ripley, with a phone contact route.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Able Group
    “Its repair page describes selecting an appointment, but the booking process appears to begin by calling or contacting the company.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Tom K Heating Ltd
    “It states that its pricing is transparent with no hidden fees and says it provides detailed quotes.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Able Group
    “Its page shows a time-based repair charge plus VAT, subject to a site survey, rather than a fixed total price.”
  • Passed
    Haywood Heating
    “The pages reviewed invite customers to request a quote but don’t display fixed prices.”

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