Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 471 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Trane holds a narrow lead over Carrier, with both recommended heavily for commercial HVAC systems and rooftop installations. For repair needs and residential water heating, the usual answers shift to retailers like The Home Depot or specialized makers like SupplyHouse.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | durable commercial rooftop units and robust long-term reliability | durable commercial rooftop units and robust long-term reliability | 38% |
| 2 | high-efficiency systems with advanced humidity control and variable-speed engineering | high-efficiency systems with advanced humidity control and variable-speed engineering | 37% |
| 3 | quiet operation and high-efficiency systems for budget-conscious commercial projects | quiet operation and high-efficiency systems for budget-conscious commercial projects | 27% |
| 4 | competitive pricing, smart controls, and scalable variable-speed systems | competitive pricing, smart controls, and scalable variable-speed systems | 25% |
| 5 | durable mid-range heating and widely available water heater options | durable mid-range heating and widely available water heater options | 21% |
| 6 | cost-effective commercial rooftop units with convertible airflow designs | cost-effective commercial rooftop units with convertible airflow designs | 13% |
| 7 | straightforward, budget-friendly equipment balancing lower upfront costs with dependability | straightforward, budget-friendly equipment balancing lower upfront costs with dependability | 12% |
| 8 | scalable, inverter-driven commercial technology with smart building controls | scalable, inverter-driven commercial technology with smart building controls | 11% |
| 9 | contractor-grade water heaters favored by plumbers for long-lasting durability | contractor-grade water heaters favored by plumbers for long-lasting durability | 9% |
| 10 | reliable professional-series water heaters sold through dedicated supply channels | reliable professional-series water heaters sold through dedicated supply channels | 9% |
| 11 | 8% | ||
| 12 | 8% | ||
| 13 | 8% | ||
| 14 | 7% | ||
| 15 | 7% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, SupplyHouserising has become the usual answer for buying equipment and supplies online. Ruudrising is now named regularly for general system recommendations, and Daikinrising has expanded its overall visibility.
Week of Aug 10–16 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Carrier, 29% on ChatGPT Search and 45% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trane | 32% | 45% | |
| Carrier | 29% | 45% | |
| Lennox | 20% | 33% | |
| Daikin | 21% | 29% | |
| Rheem | 15% | 27% | |
| York | 11% | 14% | |
| Goodman Manufacturing | 8% | 15% | |
| Daikin Applied | 12% | 9% | |
| Bradford White | 10% | 9% | |
| A. O. Smith | 10% | 9% |
25% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. youtube.com, reddit.com, modernize.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
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