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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Sheffield, uk

In 6 questions, Met Gas Plumbers was picked 6 times and first once. SmartFlow Services (first once) and Sheffield Boiler People (first 3 times, on the new boiler, servicing and fixed price questions) were each picked 3 times. Sheffield is fragmented, with no company picked first on more than 3 of the 6 questions.

Who came up in Sheffield

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Sheffield Boiler Peoplesheffieldboilerpeople.co.uk3 of 63 of 6
Met Gas Plumbersmetgas.co.uk1 of 66 of 6
SmartFlow Servicessmartflowservices.co.uk1 of 63 of 6
Able Groupable-group.co.uk1 of 62 of 6
DC Heating and Plumbingsheffieldgasengineer.co.uk0 of 62 of 6
Plumbcareplumbcare.com0 of 62 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Met Gas Plumbers
    “Says same day appointments are available and emergency boiler repairs can be done in under 24 hours, with a published repair price guide.”
  2. #2
    SmartFlow Services
    “Sheffield-based with 5.0 stars on 564 Google reviews and emergency call-outs seven days a week.”
  3. #3
    Able Group
    “Says it responds 24 hours a day within 30 to 90 minutes of a call, with no call-out charge.”

Considered and passed

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    SmartFlow Services
    “5.0 stars on 564 Google reviews, Gas Safe engineers covering installs, repairs and servicing.”
  2. #2
    Met Gas Plumbers
    “Family-run since 2008, Baxi and Worcester approved installer and Which? Trusted Trader, 4.9 stars on 100 reviews.”
  3. #3
    DC Heating and Plumbing
    “4.8 stars on 349 Google reviews and says it has over 35 years of experience, Gas Safe registered.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Sheffield Boiler People
    “Well reviewed (5.0 on 133 Google reviews) and fixed price on installs, but it does not do repairs, so it is not a full heating engineer.”
  • Passed
    Able Group
    “Multi-trade national brand with 4.6 stars on 62 Sheffield reviews, so less local proof.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Sheffield Boiler People
    “States fixed prices and shows installed boiler packages from £2,000, £2,370 and £2,560 including controls.”
  2. #2
    Met Gas Plumbers
    “Baxi and Worcester approved installer that gives a £1,850 to £3,000 range for a new boiler.”
  3. #3
    SmartFlow Services
    “Free online quote and a stated £1,500 to £3,500 range including installation, 5.0 stars on 564 reviews.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Able Group
    “Installs boilers but shows no boiler prices on the pages I read and is a multi-trade national brand.”
  • Passed
    DC Heating and Plumbing
    “Installs Vaillant and Ideal boilers but the site shows no prices or quote form beyond a phone number.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Able Group
    “Says it responds 24 hours a day within 30 to 90 minutes, with no call-out charge.”
  2. #2
    Met Gas Plumbers
    “Says same day appointments are available and emergency repairs can be done in under 24 hours.”
  3. #3
    DC Heating and Plumbing
    “Advertises 24/7 emergency repairs and no call out fees, 4.8 stars on 349 reviews.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    SmartFlow Services
    “Offers emergency call-outs seven days a week, but states no response time and the office hours listed are 8 to 5 on weekdays and 9 to 6 at weekends.”
  • Passed
    Reliable Plumbing and Heating Services Sheffield
    “Offers a 24 hour call out service on a one page site, but says call out fees apply and shows no prices or booking.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Sheffield Boiler People
    “Has a Book annual service option, a stated £110 service and a £12 a month plan, plus a chat assistant that books out of hours.”
  2. #2
    Plumbcare
    “Offers an instant fixed price and online booking for boiler servicing across Sheffield postcodes.”
  3. #3
    Met Gas Plumbers
    “Publishes a £84 service price covering a 30 point check, booked by phone or quote form.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Able Group
    “Quotes servicing from £155 plus VAT subject to a survey, which is dearer than the local firms.”
  • Passed
    SmartFlow Services
    “Has a Book Now button, but I could not find a servicing page or a service price.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Sheffield Boiler People
    “States fixed prices for boiler installs with an online price guide, packages from £2,000, and a £110 service.”
  2. #2
    Plumbcare
    “Says no call-out fees, a clear quote before work and a promise to stick to it, plus an instant fixed price for servicing.”
  3. #3
    Met Gas Plumbers
    “Publishes £84 servicing, a repair price guide and a £1,850 to £3,000 range for new boilers.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    SmartFlow Services
    “Says it gives upfront estimates and clear pricing, but only a general £1,500 to £3,500 boiler range appears on the pages I read.”
  • Passed
    Able Group
    “Promises a 24/7 response of 30 to 90 minutes with no call-out charge, but it is a multi-trade national brand (glazing, locksmiths, pest control) and quotes a service from £155 plus VAT.”

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