Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 160 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
The Home Depot narrowly edges out SupplyHouse, earning recommendations for common DIY supplies, pipe fittings, and local store pickup. For home air purifiers, Levoit is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | common DIY plumbing fittings, repair kits, and convenient in-store pickup | common DIY plumbing fittings, repair kits, and convenient in-store pickup | 58% |
| 2 | extensive inventories of trade plumbing parts and fast-shipping HVAC equipment | extensive inventories of trade plumbing parts and fast-shipping HVAC equipment | 53% |
| 3 | fireplace accessories, heating equipment, and whole-house cooling units | fireplace accessories, heating equipment, and whole-house cooling units | 39% |
| 4 | professional-grade plumbing parts, specialized valves, and commercial supplies | professional-grade plumbing parts, specialized valves, and commercial supplies | 32% |
| 5 | direct-to-consumer heating systems, heat pumps, and wholesale equipment | direct-to-consumer heating systems, heat pumps, and wholesale equipment | 29% |
| 6 | everyday plumbing repair supplies and quick neighborhood pickup | everyday plumbing repair supplies and quick neighborhood pickup | 21% |
| 7 | hard-to-find plumbing fixtures, uncommon repair parts, and pipe fittings | hard-to-find plumbing fixtures, uncommon repair parts, and pipe fittings | 16% |
| 8 | broad selections of ducting, vents, and trade fixtures | broad selections of ducting, vents, and trade fixtures | 13% |
| 9 | chimney liners, caps, chase covers, and flue accessories | chimney liners, caps, chase covers, and flue accessories | 13% |
| 10 | dedicated hearth products, fireplace screens, and specialty accessories | dedicated hearth products, fireplace screens, and specialty accessories | 12% |
| 11 | 12% | ||
| 12 | 11% | ||
| 13 | 11% | ||
| 14 | 10% | ||
| 15 | 10% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Blueairrising has gained ground to become one of the most named choices for air purifiers, while PlumbingSupply.comrising appears more regularly for online plumbing. Meanwhile, Lowe'sfalling is now mentioned only occasionally for online HVAC supplies.
Since Jul 5
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Widest split: Ace Hardware, 6% on ChatGPT Search and 36% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Home Depot | 49% | 68% | |
| SupplyHouse | 54% | 51% | |
| Lowe's | 35% | 42% | |
| Ferguson | 35% | 28% | |
| HVACDirect | 23% | 35% | |
| Ace Hardware | 6% | 36% | |
| PlumbingSupply.com | 13% | 19% | |
| PlumbersStock | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 23% | |
| Rockford Chimney Supply | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 24% | |
| eFireplaceStore | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 24% |
69% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. reddit.com, youtube.com, buyhvacsupply.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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Mentioned in · since Jul 5
Leading brands by topic
I need to order plumbing parts over the internet. Which websites are good for this?
where can I buy HVAC supplies online?
where can i buy fireplace and chimney supplies?
Where can I get a home air purifier?