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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Franklin, WI

Across six questions, Brothers Consolidated was picked 6 times and ranked first 4 times; Burkhardt was picked 5 times and Action Heating & Cooling 3 times.

Who came up in Franklin

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Brothers Consolidated Heating & Air Conditioningbrothersconsolidated.com5 of 66 of 6
Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electricburkhardtheating.com1 of 66 of 6
Action Heating & Coolingactionwi.com0 of 63 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Brothers Consolidated Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It serves Franklin, repairs furnaces, offers 24/7 emergency service, and has online appointment booking with an estimate before repairs.”
  2. #2
    Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
    “It advertises 24/7 emergency furnace repair and same-day service for Franklin homeowners.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Action Heating & Cooling
    “Its Franklin page describes furnace and AC repair and online service booking, but its general service page says no nights or weekends for installers and gives less direct detail about emergency response.”
  • Passed
    Done Right Air
    “It offers furnace repair in Franklin and says it responds quickly, but the page does not confirm a 24/7 emergency service or a specific response time.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who is the best heating and air company in Franklin, Wisconsin?”

Picked

  1. First
    Brothers Consolidated Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It is a Franklin-based family-owned Carrier dealer offering broad HVAC service, NATE-certified technicians, and 24-hour emergency availability.”
  2. #2
    Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
    “It is a locally owned, three-generation Wisconsin company that provides HVAC service in Franklin.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Action Heating & Cooling
    “It serves Franklin and offers residential HVAC, but is headquartered in Milwaukee and its site reports 24/7 emergency service without providing the same specific Franklin-focused credentials as Brothers.”
  • Passed
    Burant Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It is a local residential HVAC company with emergency service, but I found less detailed company-specific service and credential information on its own site.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Brothers Consolidated Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It installs and replaces heating systems, including heat pumps, and offers financing for Carrier equipment.”
  2. #2
    Action Heating & Cooling
    “It offers furnace replacement, heat pump service, Carrier equipment, and financing.”
  3. #3
    Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
    “It offers furnace and heat pump installation in Franklin and financing for qualifying replacements.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Done Right Air
    “It offers furnace installation in Franklin, but the pages reviewed provide less installation and financing detail than the other quote options.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Brothers Consolidated Heating & Air Conditioning
    “It is based in Franklin, repairs air conditioners, and advertises 24/7 emergency service.”
  2. #2
    Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
    “It advertises same-day AC repair in Franklin with upfront estimates before work begins.”
  3. #3
    Action Heating & Cooling
    “It has a Franklin-specific AC repair page with an online service booking link.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Done Right Air
    “It offers AC repair in Franklin but does not make a same-day or 24/7 response commitment on the page reviewed.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Brothers Consolidated Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its furnace service page offers seasonal tune-ups and online appointment scheduling.”
  2. #2
    Action Heating & Cooling
    “It lists furnace maintenance and provides an online schedule service link.”
  3. #3
    Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
    “It offers furnace tune-ups in Franklin and has an online booking option.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Done Right Air
    “It offers furnace maintenance, but the page reviewed directs customers to request service or call rather than showing an explicit online appointment calendar.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
    “It states that it provides straightforward pricing and estimates before repair work begins in Franklin.”
  2. #2
    Brothers Consolidated Heating & Air Conditioning
    “Its Carrier furnace service listing says a technician provides a detailed estimate before repairs begin.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Action Heating & Cooling
    “It offers service and online estimates, but the pages reviewed did not make a clear upfront-pricing or pre-visit price commitment.”

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