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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Charleston, WV

Across the six answers, Montani Mechanical Group was picked 6 times and first 2 times; Dodrill Comfort & Energy Solutions was picked 5 times and first 2 times; E.J. Thompson & Son LLC was picked 5 times and first 1 time.

Who came up in Charleston

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Montani Mechanical Groupmontanimg.com3 of 66 of 6
Dodrill Comfort & Energy Solutionsdodrillheating.com2 of 65 of 6
E.J. Thompson & Son LLCejtson.com1 of 65 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    E.J. Thompson & Son LLC
    “Its furnace repair page explicitly offers emergency gas furnace repair around the clock and a one-year repair guarantee.”
  2. #2
    Montani Mechanical Group
    “It offers 24/7 emergency heating repair for furnaces and other major heating systems.”
  3. #3
    Dodrill Comfort & Energy Solutions
    “It advertises 24/7 emergency heating repair and service for furnace breakdowns.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Darnold & Lyons
    “Its Carrier dealer page confirms furnace repair service, but I found no explicit emergency or round-the-clock claim on the pages reviewed.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Dodrill Comfort & Energy Solutions
    “It combines a broad home-comfort service offering with a 24/7 emergency claim and its Fixed Right or It's Free guarantee.”
  2. #2
    Montani Mechanical Group
    “Its heating page lists 24/7 emergency coverage, upfront estimates, financing, and a one-year labor warranty.”
  3. #3
    E.J. Thompson & Son LLC
    “It describes itself as family-owned since 1949 and offers emergency furnace repair with repair guarantees.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Darnold & Lyons
    “Its Carrier dealer listing shows furnace, AC, heat pump, and maintenance services, but I did not find similarly detailed emergency-service or guarantee claims on the pages reviewed.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Montani Mechanical Group
    “It installs furnaces and heat pumps and invites homeowners to request a heating estimate.”
  2. #2
    Dodrill Comfort & Energy Solutions
    “It offers heating installation and replacement and describes recommendations based on the home and the customer's budget.”
  3. #3
    E.J. Thompson & Son LLC
    “It installs furnaces and heat pumps and advertises special financing subject to approval.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Darnold & Lyons
    “Its Carrier pages describe HVAC installation, but I found less detail about the installation process on the service pages reviewed.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Dodrill Comfort & Energy Solutions
    “It specifically advertises 24-hour emergency air-conditioning repair serving Charleston and nearby counties.”
  2. #2
    Montani Mechanical Group
    “Its site offers 24/7 emergency service and lists AC repair among its cooling services.”
  3. #3
    E.J. Thompson & Son LLC
    “It offers AC repair and advertises emergency service, although no same-day arrival is guaranteed online.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Darnold & Lyons
    “Its Carrier dealer pages list AC repair but do not state 24/7 or same-day dispatch on the page reviewed.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Montani Mechanical Group
    “Its heating page provides an online appointment request and lists heating maintenance.”
  2. #2
    Dodrill Comfort & Energy Solutions
    “Its heating page has an online service form with requested day and time fields and describes heating maintenance.”
  3. #3
    E.J. Thompson & Son LLC
    “It offers heating maintenance and a schedule-visit option, although I could not verify live appointment slots.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Darnold & Lyons
    “Its Carrier listing describes preventive HVAC maintenance, but the page reviewed did not show a booking form or appointment slots.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Montani Mechanical Group
    “Its heating page explicitly promises transparent estimates and upfront pricing before work begins.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    E.J. Thompson & Son LLC
    “It claims reasonable pricing but I did not find a specific promise to provide an estimate before work begins.”
  • Passed
    Dodrill Comfort & Energy Solutions
    “It describes a repair guarantee and emergency services, but I did not find an explicit upfront-pricing claim on the pages reviewed.”

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