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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Salem, VA

Yeatts Heating & Air was picked in all 6 questions and ranked first in all 6. Temprite Services was a frequent secondary option, and Three Rivers Heating & Air was considered across several needs.

Who came up in Salem

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Yeatts Heating & Air, Inc.yeattsheatingandair.com6 of 66 of 6
Temprite Servicestempriteva.com0 of 65 of 6
Three Rivers Heating & Air LLCthreeriversllc.com0 of 62 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Yeatts Heating & Air, Inc.
    “Its Salem furnace page says it handles furnace repairs and quickly responds to urgent heating issues, while its site advertises 24/7 service.”
  2. #2
    Temprite Services
    “The Salem-based company serves the greater Roanoke region and advertises 24/7 emergency heating repair.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Three Rivers Heating & Air LLC
    “It serves Salem and offers furnace repair, but its site does not state emergency availability or response timing.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Yeatts Heating & Air, Inc.
    “It specifically serves Salem homeowners across heating and cooling needs and advertises 24/7 service.”
  2. #2
    Temprite Services
    “It is based in Salem, serves residential HVAC customers, and advertises 24/7 emergency service.”
  3. #3
    Three Rivers Heating & Air LLC
    “It serves Salem homeowners and offers furnace repair, heat pump solutions, and maintenance.”

Considered and passed

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Yeatts Heating & Air, Inc.
    “It offers residential furnace and heat pump installation in Salem and describes transparent pricing and recommendations.”
  2. #2
    Temprite Services
    “It lists heating installation among its Salem-based residential HVAC services.”
  3. #3
    Three Rivers Heating & Air LLC
    “It serves Salem and invites homeowners to request a free estimate for a new system.”

Considered and passed

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Yeatts Heating & Air, Inc.
    “Its site serves Salem, offers AC repair, and advertises 24/7 service, but does not promise a same-day arrival.”
  2. #2
    Temprite Services
    “It lists AC repair and 24/7 emergency service from its Salem base.”

Considered and passed

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Yeatts Heating & Air, Inc.
    “It serves Salem homeowners and lists heating maintenance, with contact details for scheduling.”
  2. #2
    Temprite Services
    “It lists preventative heating maintenance for residential HVAC customers in Salem.”

Considered and passed

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Yeatts Heating & Air, Inc.
    “It explicitly describes its pricing as transparent, while not publishing fixed repair prices on the reviewed page.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Temprite Services
    “It says it aims to provide fair prices, but I found no published fixed rates or diagnostic fee.”

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