What does AI recommend for hvac & water heating solutions?

Carrier holds the top spot among HVAC brands recommended by AI assistants, maintaining its lead over close rivals Trane and Lennox. However, the last six months have seen a significant rise from Rheem in both HVAC and water heater recommendations, while Daikin has emerged as a top contender, especially for commercial solutions.

Which hvac & water heating solutions brands appear most in AI answers?

Across 1,755 AI responses, Rheem is mentioned most, named in 32% of them, followed by Carrier (28%) and Trane Technologies (27%).

How does Parse rank these brands?

Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,755 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.

How does a brand enter this ranking?

Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.

Best HVAC & water heating solutions, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,755 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

HVAC & Water Heating Solutions

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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI

Best HVAC & Water Heating Solutions, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	RheemA strong contender for both HVAC and water heaters, noted for reliability.	A strong contender for both HVAC and water heaters, noted for reliability.	32%
2	CarrierAn industry leader known for a wide range of reliable, energy-efficient systems.	An industry leader known for a wide range of reliable, energy-efficient systems.	28%
3	Trane Technologies		27%
4	LennoxRecognized for high-efficiency, quiet systems with a focus on smart technology.	Recognized for high-efficiency, quiet systems with a focus on smart technology.	25%
5	A. O. SmithA top recommendation for water heaters, known for quality and corrosion resistance.	A top recommendation for water heaters, known for quality and corrosion resistance.	20%
6	York		17%
7	Bradford WhitePlumber-preferred water heater brand, valued for its professional-grade quality and longevity.	Plumber-preferred water heater brand, valued for its professional-grade quality and longevity.	16%
8	Daikin Applied		15%
9	Navien		10%
10	Rinnai		10%
11	Mitsubishi ElectricA leading choice for ductless mini-split systems and performance in cold climates.	A leading choice for ductless mini-split systems and performance in cold climates.	10%
12	Daikin ComfortA fast-rising competitor, often recommended for its efficient VRF/VRV systems.	A fast-rising competitor, often recommended for its efficient VRF/VRV systems.	8%
13	The Home Depot		7%
14	Stiebel Eltron		6%
15	AAON		6%
16	American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning		4%
17	Ruud		4%
18	Goodman Manufacturing		4%
19	EcoSmart		4%
20	Airthereal		3%
21	EcoSMART		3%
22	Angi		3%
23	Johnson Controls		2%
24	Lowe's		2%
25	Yelp		2%
26	State Water Heaters		2%
27	Champion Home Comfort		2%
28	Thermomate		2%
29	One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning		2%
30	Walmart		2%
31	LG		2%
32	Allied		2%
33	ARS/Rescue Rooter		1%
34	Bosch Home Comfort		1%
35	Bryant		1%
36	Camplux		1%
37	U.S. Department of Energy		1%
38	Alphabet		1%
39	Bosch		1%
40	VEVOR		1%
41	Aire Serv		1%
42	GE Appliances		1%
43	TempMaster		1%
44	ENERGY STAR		1%
45	HVACDirectA prominent online retailer for purchasing systems and parts directly.	A prominent online retailer for purchasing systems and parts directly.	1%
46	Eemax		1%
47	Noritz		1%
48	Daikin		1%
49	Ace Hardware		<1%
50	Samsung		<1%
51	TITAN		<1%
52	American Standard		<1%
53	Reddit		<1%
54	Whirlpool		<1%
55	Evolution Mechanical		<1%
56	Optimal		<1%
57	Eccotemp		<1%
58	Mapbox		<1%
59	Bosch Thermotechnik		<1%
60	AQUILA Commercial		<1%
61	Benjamin Franklin Plumbing		<1%
62	Service Experts		<1%
63	Sam's Air Control		<1%
64	Jacobs Heating & Air Conditioning		<1%
65	ACiQ		<1%
66	OpenStreetMap		<1%
67	Optimal		<1%
68	Meta		<1%
69	Consumer Reports		<1%
70	This Old House		<1%
71	Ragsdale Air		<1%
72	American Water Heater		<1%
73	FirstCo		<1%
74	Sedgwick Heating		<1%
75	Gree		<1%
76	CallMother		<1%
77	EnergySage		<1%
78	Petro Home Services		<1%
79	Reliance Water Heaters		<1%
80	Tank The Tank		<1%
81	NY Engineers		<1%
82	Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning		<1%
83	Baumbach Plumbing & Remodeling		<1%
84	Sears Home Services		<1%
85	AVM Group		<1%
86	Rescue Air Heating and Cooling		<1%
87	BrainBox AI		<1%
88	The AC Outlet		<1%
89	AC Direct		<1%
90	Westinghouse		<1%
91	United Mechanical		<1%
92	Atlas AC		<1%
93	Forbes		<1%
94	Quora		<1%
95	Four Seasons Heating & Cooling		<1%
96	Manny's Heating & Air Conditioning		<1%
97	Lions Heating & Air Conditioning		<1%
98	Phil's Heating and Air		<1%
99	F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical		<1%
100	Whirlpool Corporation		<1%