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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Kent, WA

GREENTOP Heating & Cooling was picked in all 6 questions and ranked first in 4; HotWire was picked in 3, East Hill Heating & Cooling in 3, and AAA Heating & Air Conditioning in 3.

Who came up in Kent

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
GREENTOP Heating & Coolinggreentopheating.com4 of 66 of 6
HotWirehotwirerepair.com2 of 63 of 6
AAA Heating & Air Conditioningaaaheatingac.com0 of 63 of 6
East Hill Heating & Coolingeasthill.com0 of 63 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    GREENTOP Heating & Cooling
    “Its site lists Kent furnace repair, same-day service, and 24-hour emergency response.”
  2. #2
    AAA Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It serves Kent with furnace repairs and maintenance, after-hours emergency calls, and prompt scheduling.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    East Hill Heating & Cooling
    “It offers Kent furnace repair and says it prioritizes urgent needs when possible, but scheduling depends on season and availability.”
  • Passed
    Hunt's Services
    “It serves Kent for furnace repair and says it is available 24/7, but directs customers to call rather than describing same-day scheduling.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Kent, Washington?”

Picked

  1. First
    GREENTOP Heating & Cooling
    “Its website combines Kent service coverage, a broad HVAC menu, emergency claims, and published installation starting prices.”
  2. #2
    East Hill Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Kent with furnace and heat pump work, publishes service prices, and identifies itself as family-owned since 1939.”
  3. #3
    AAA Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It has served the Puget Sound area since 1989 and offers furnace repair, installation, maintenance, and emergency service.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Columbia Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its website search result lists residential furnace, heat pump, AC, and emergency services, but I could not load its pages to verify further details.”
  • Passed
    HotWire
    “It publishes same-day service and clear diagnostic pricing, but it also handles appliance and commercial refrigeration calls, making it a broader service operation.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    GREENTOP Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Kent and publishes furnace and heat pump installation starting prices plus an online cost estimator.”
  2. #2
    East Hill Heating & Cooling
    “It offers free, no-pressure replacement estimates for furnaces and heat pumps in Kent.”
  3. #3
    AAA Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It installs furnaces, provides free detailed proposals, and lists financing options.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    HotWire
    “It offers furnace installation and free estimates, but its Kent page does not publish starting prices for a new furnace or heat pump.”
  • Passed
    Columbia Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its search result lists residential furnace and heat pump installations, but I could not load its own pages to confirm estimate details.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    GREENTOP Heating & Cooling
    “Its site lists Kent AC repair, same-day service, and 24-hour emergency contact for no-cool calls.”
  2. #2
    HotWire
    “Its Kent page advertises same-day AC repair and online selection of same-day or next-day arrival windows when available.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    AAA Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers emergency AC repair, including after-hours calls, but its page does not specify same-day appointments.”
  • Passed
    East Hill Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Kent for AC repair and prioritizes urgent needs when possible, but appointment timing depends on availability.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    HotWire
    “It explicitly offers online booking in Kent and lists a flat $129 furnace tune-up.”
  2. #2
    GREENTOP Heating & Cooling
    “It provides furnace maintenance and tune-ups and accepts online service requests.”

Considered and passed

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    HotWire
    “It publishes the residential diagnostic fee and says customers receive a written flat-rate quote before repair work begins.”
  2. #2
    GREENTOP Heating & Cooling
    “It publishes installation starting prices and provides an online cost estimator for Kent homeowners.”
  3. #3
    East Hill Heating & Cooling
    “It publishes a furnace maintenance fee and hourly repair labor pricing on its services page.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    AAA Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It offers free estimates and detailed proposals but does not publish standard repair prices on the page I read.”
  • Passed
    Hunt's Services
    “It advertises straightforward pricing but does not display a specific Kent diagnostic fee or repair price on its furnace page.”

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