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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Hampton, VA

Kearney & Sons was picked in 5 of 6 answers and ranked first in 4; Mechollage Hampton was ranked first for upfront pricing.

Who came up in Hampton

Every company the assistant named across the six questions, ordered by how often it was picked first. Tested on 2026-09-30.

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Kearney & Sons, Inc.kearneyandsons.com5 of 66 of 6
Mechollage Hamptonmechollage.com1 of 61 of 6
Lighthouse Mechanical Heating and Coolinglighthousemech.com0 of 65 of 6
Comfort Technology Heating and Air Conditioningcomforttechnologyinc.com0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

“My furnace won't turn on. Who can fix it this week in Hampton, Virginia?”

Picked

  1. First
    Kearney & Sons, Inc.
    “Its heating repair page specifically covers furnaces in Hampton and states it offers emergency service around the clock, including holidays.”
  2. #2
    Lighthouse Mechanical Heating and Cooling
    “Its site says it serves Hampton with furnace and heat-pump repair and has 24/7 emergency support.”

Considered and passed

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Hampton, Virginia?”

Picked

  1. First
    Kearney & Sons, Inc.
    “It combines a Hampton base, decades of service, NATE-certified technicians, and round-the-clock support.”
  2. #2
    Lighthouse Mechanical Heating and Cooling
    “It serves Hampton and identifies itself as a Trane Comfort Specialist with NATE-certified technicians and emergency support.”
  3. #3
    Comfort Technology Heating and Air Conditioning
    “It serves Hampton Roads with residential and commercial heating and cooling and advertises round-the-clock emergency service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Atlantic Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.
    “A local directory describes long experience and a broad range of heating and cooling services, but I did not find and verify the company's own website in this search.”
  • Passed
    AirGuard Mechanical, LLC
    “A local directory describes residential HVAC service and veteran ownership, but I did not find and verify the company's own website in this search.”

Question 3 of 6

“I need a new furnace or heat pump installed in Hampton, Virginia. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”

Picked

  1. First
    Kearney & Sons, Inc.
    “It installs furnaces, boilers, and heat pumps in Hampton and says it uses a load calculation to help size the system.”
  2. #2
    Lighthouse Mechanical Heating and Cooling
    “It lists furnace and heat-pump installation among the services it offers in the Hampton area.”

Considered and passed

Question 4 of 6

“My AC isn't working, can someone come out today? I'm in Hampton, Virginia.”

Picked

  1. First
    Kearney & Sons, Inc.
    “It serves Hampton and advertises 24/7/365 emergency support, including around-the-clock service contact.”
  2. #2
    Lighthouse Mechanical Heating and Cooling
    “Its site says it serves Hampton and provides 24/7 emergency support.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Bennett Air Conditioning
    “Its site offers AC repair across Hampton and nearby cities, but I did not verify a same-day or 24/7 claim.”
  • Passed
    Dran's Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its site offers AC and emergency HVAC service in Hampton Roads, but I did not verify today's appointment availability.”

Question 5 of 6

“I want my furnace serviced before winter in Hampton, Virginia. Who can I book online?”

Picked

  1. First
    Kearney & Sons, Inc.
    “It offers fall heating maintenance in Hampton and an online request form for service and maintenance.”
  2. #2
    Lighthouse Mechanical Heating and Cooling
    “It lists routine furnace and heat-pump maintenance for Hampton-area customers and provides a service request form.”

Considered and passed

Question 6 of 6

“Which heating company in Hampton, Virginia has upfront pricing, so I know the cost before they come?”

Picked

  1. First
    Mechollage Hampton
    “Its Hampton page posts an $89 diagnostic price and describes an upfront repair quote after inspection.”
  2. #2
    Kearney & Sons, Inc.
    “Its heating repair page says it offers flat-rate pricing and explains the repair cost before work starts.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Airus Air Services
    “Its Hampton page posts repair price ranges and a free diagnostic, but the contact details and local operating presence were not independently verified.”

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