Questions homeowners ask AI about HVAC companies

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From this report, answers captured September 8, 2026.

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Cities where the answer is still open

No single HVAC company owns the AI answer there yet

HVAC companies named in the average city answer

Everyone the answer leaves out is invisible to that buyer

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The library

The ten, and what each one is testing.

These are the ten questions printed on our HVAC page, word for word. [city] is the town being checked. On October 2, 2026 we asked all ten in Google AI Mode with the town set to Abilene, Texas, and each one shows how that answer opened and which businesses it put on cards.

The HVAC AI Visibility Index lists who the answer named for the best HVAC company, city by city.

01
My AC just died. Who is a good HVAC company in [city]?
Testing: A broken system, right now
Where the answer is pulled from: A page that says the company fixes air conditioners. 76% of the 506 HVAC homepages we read say AC repair: 83% of the sites AI named and 73% of the rest.
Observed example: Asked in Abilene, Texas on October 2, 2026. The answer opened: "I am so sorry to hear that your AC went out. Dealing with no air conditioning in Texas is a legitimate emergency, so getting someone out to your house quickly is the top priority." It showed place cards for 5 businesses: Quality Cooling, Heating & Plumbing; Pro Flo Heating and Air LLC; Ace Air Conditioning; Cutting Edge Air Conditioning and Heating; and Wright Choice Heating and Air Conditioning.
02
How much does a new furnace cost in [city]?
Testing: Price
Where the answer is pulled from: A page that prints a number. Only 19% of homepages show a price or link a price page: 23% of the sites AI named and 18% of the rest. 33% say they put in new furnaces.
Observed example: Asked in Abilene, Texas on October 2, 2026. The answer opened: "In Abilene, Texas, the total cost to replace or install a new furnace typically ranges from $2,500 to $8,500, with most homeowners paying an average of about $4,500 to $6,000 for a standard replacement." No place cards were shown.
03
Which HVAC company in [city] does emergency service tonight?
Testing: After hours service
Where the answer is pulled from: Words like emergency or 24/7 on the homepage. 75% say it, and it barely splits the two groups: 77% of the sites AI named and 74% of the rest. Same day service is rarer, at 15%.
Observed example: Asked in Abilene, Texas on October 2, 2026. The answer opened: "Several reputable HVAC companies in Abilene, Texas offer 24/7 round-the-clock emergency services and can help you tonight." It showed place cards for 4 businesses: Quality Cooling, Heating & Plumbing; Olympus Electric & Air; Pro Flo Heating and Air LLC; and Hawkins Air Conditioning.
04
How much is an AC tune up in [city]?
Testing: Price of a small job
Where the answer is pulled from: A tune up page with a price, a coupon or a flat rate. 60% mention seasonal tune ups and 25% say they charge flat or upfront prices. Coupons or specials show on 57%: 67% of the sites AI named and 53% of the rest.
Observed example: Asked in Abilene, Texas on October 2, 2026. The answer opened: "In Abilene, Texas, a standard residential AC tune-up typically costs between $58 and $110 for a single basic maintenance visit. If you opt for an annual maintenance plan, local HVAC companies generally price them between $140 and $344 per year, which covers two seasonal visits alongside extra perks like repair discounts." No place cards were shown.
05
Should I repair or replace a 15 year old air conditioner in [city]?
Testing: Advice before a big spend
Where the answer is pulled from: Articles and question blocks that explain the choice. 58% link a blog, and it is one of the wider gaps: 72% of the sites AI named and 51% of the rest. 37% have a question block on the homepage.
Observed example: Asked in Abilene, Texas on October 2, 2026. The answer opened: "For a 15-year-old air conditioner in Abilene, Texas, you should strongly consider replacing the unit rather than repairing it." No place cards were shown.
06
Which HVAC company in [city] installs heat pumps?
Testing: One kind of system
Where the answer is pulled from: A page that names heat pumps. 65% say they do heat pump work: 74% of the sites AI named and 61% of the rest. 63% name ductless or mini split systems.
Observed example: Asked in Abilene, Texas on October 2, 2026. The answer opened: "Several reputable HVAC companies in Abilene, Texas explicitly install and replace residential heat pump systems. Because West Texas weather fluctuates from freezing winter mornings to extreme summer heat, heat pumps are highly favored for their energy efficiency." It showed place cards for 6 businesses: Quality Cooling, Heating & Plumbing; Olympus Electric & Air; Tytan Heating & Cooling; Legit Heating and Air LLC; Hall Air Conditioning; and Batjer Heating & Cooling.
07
Who services [city] on weekends?
Testing: Weekend hours
Where the answer is pulled from: Hours written on the site, or a way to book online. Our crawl did not look for weekend hours, so there is no share for that. 58% of homepages have an online booking route: 65% of the sites AI named and 55% of the rest.
Observed example: Asked in Abilene, Texas on October 2, 2026. The answer opened: "Because 'servicing' can apply to a few different types of infrastructure in Abilene, Texas, the answer depends on the type of service you are looking for:" The question does not say what kind of service, and the answer did not read it as HVAC: it went on to airlines at Abilene Regional Airport and CityLink Transit bus hours. No place cards were shown.
08
Which HVAC company in [city] offers a maintenance plan?
Testing: A yearly plan
Where the answer is pulled from: A plan stated in words, and better still a page for it. 55% state a plan or club and 31% link a page for it. That page shows up on 42% of the sites AI named and 27% of the rest.
Observed example: Asked in Abilene, Texas on October 2, 2026. The answer opened: "Several excellent HVAC companies in Abilene, Texas offer structured maintenance plans to keep your heating and cooling systems running efficiently." It showed place cards for 5 businesses: Wright Choice Heating and Air Conditioning, Hall Air Conditioning, Legit Heating and Air LLC, Air-Tech Heating and Air Conditioning and Quad-C Heating and Cooling.
09
Are there rebates for a new HVAC system in [city]?
Testing: Rebates and tax credits
Where the answer is pulled from: A page that names a rebate or a tax credit. Only 20% do: 24% of the sites AI named and 19% of the rest.
Observed example: Asked in Abilene, Texas on October 2, 2026. The answer opened: "Yes, rebates and financial incentives are available for a new HVAC system in Abilene, Texas, though the specific offers depend heavily on your utility provider and the type of equipment you install." It pointed to the AEP Texas Residential Standard Offer Program and to manufacturer promotions from Carrier, Trane, Lennox and Rheem. No place cards were shown.
10
Which HVAC company in [city] offers financing?
Testing: Paying over time
Where the answer is pulled from: The word financing, and a page that explains it. 72% offer financing and 53% link a financing page, found on 68% of the sites AI named and 47% of the rest. No single lender is named on more than 3% of sites.
Observed example: Asked in Abilene, Texas on October 2, 2026. The answer opened: "Several top-rated HVAC companies in Abilene, Texas offer flexible financing plans to break up the cost of major repairs or complete system replacements. Because options vary by lender, credit score, and system size, reviewing a few alternatives helps lock in the best terms." Its list of companies and the lenders they use included Pro Flo Heating and Air, Wright Choice Heating & Air, Cross Country Mechanical, Black Plumbing Heating & Air, Quality Cooling Texas and Hall Air Conditioning. No place cards were shown.

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The pattern

Why one name is luck.

There is room in the answer. In all 60 cities, Google AI Mode named at least 3 HVAC companies, and 5 on average. In a separate set of 21 HVAC answers captured on September 15, 2026, 100% pointed at a Google profile, 95% at another directory or site, and 90% at the company's own website. So the answer reads more than one place, and the question decides which.

Some things on a homepage do not split the named sites from the rest at all. A BBB seal is on 20% of named sites and 20% of the rest. Family owned is 47% against 47%. Licensed and insured is 21% against 22%. Carrier is named on 10% against 10%.

The pages that answer one question split them more. A financing page is linked on 68% of named sites against 47% of the rest, a plan page 42% against 27%, and a blog 72% against 51%. This is a count from one day, not proof that one thing causes the other. It does show why a company named as the best HVAC company can still be missing when someone asks about financing or a plan: those answers come from pages it may not have.

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Cite this report

KKV Labs (2026). The 10 questions homeowners ask AI before hiring an HVAC company, October 2026 edition. KKV Labs LLC. https://www.kkvlabs.com/research/what-homeowners-ask-ai-hvac

GitHub: dataset and crawl code. Licence: CC BY 4.0.

Sources

Every percentage and every observed example on this page traces to one of these files.

Our Google AI Mode run across 60 cities, September 8, 2026 (names per city)
Google AI Mode answers to the ten questions on this page, asked word for word on October 2, 2026 (every observed example)
Our homepage crawl, September 12, 2026 (every share on this page, and the split between sites AI named and the rest)
Our AI citation capture, 21 answers captured September 15, 2026
The 10 buyer questions published on our hvac page (the exact questions)

GitHub: dataset and crawl code. Licence: CC BY 4.0.

Questions

What people ask about this data.

Where do these HVAC numbers come from?

From two of our own runs. On September 8, 2026, we asked Google AI Mode for the best HVAC company in 60 US cities and kept the names it gave. On September 12, 2026, we tried 577 HVAC company homepages and read 506 of them by machine. Every share on this page is counted from those two files. None of it is bought.

Can I quote these numbers?

Yes, for free. Name KKV Labs as the source and link to this page, so your reader can see the dates and how we counted.

Does being named mean an HVAC company does better work?

No. A list of names is what one AI answer said on one day. It is not a ranking, and it says nothing about the quality of anyone's work.

Where do the observed examples come from?

We asked each of the ten questions, word for word, in Google AI Mode on October 2, 2026, logged out, with the town set to Abilene, Texas. Each example quotes how that answer opened and lists the place cards it showed. It is one answer in one town on one day, so the same question in your town can name other companies.