Which heating & air conditioning brands
AI recommends in Australia
Brands ranked by mention rate on ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode
- Brands
- 313
- Questions
- 400
- Answers
- 1,200
- AI engines
- 3
01 · Brand leader
Top 10 brands by mention rate
One brand dominates the category.
The rest of the market is fragmented.
| # | Brand | Mention rate Share of Gemini’s answers in this market that name the brand | Share of voice The brand’s share of all brand mentions in the engine’s answers | 95% range The interval the true mention rate most likely falls in | In top 20 of The brand’s place inside each engine’s own top 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Daikin | 75.0% | 23.8% | 70.7–79.3 | ChatGPT1Gemini1Google AI Mode1 |
| 22 | Fujitsu General | 30.5% | 8.3% | 26.0–35.0 | ChatGPT3Gemini2Google AI Mode3 |
| 33–4 | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia | 21.3% | 5.4% | 17.2–25.3 | ChatGPT2Gemini3Google AI Mode2 |
| 43–4 | ActronAir | 20.0% | 4.6% | 16.1–23.9 | ChatGPT7Gemini4Google AI Mode4 |
| 55–6 | Coldflow | 8.8% | 1.7% | 6.4–11.9 | Gemini5Google AI Mode19 |
| 65–17 | Alliance Climate Control | 5.0% | 1.2% | 3.3–7.6 | ChatGPT4Gemini6Google AI Mode11 |
| 76–20 | Carrier | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.3–6.1 | Gemini7 |
| 86–20 | Metropolitan Air Conditioning | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.9–5.5 | Gemini8 |
| 96–20 | ABC Air | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.5–4.9 | ChatGPT12Gemini9Google AI Mode17 |
| 106–20 | Accel Air | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4–4.5 | Gemini10 |
| 116–20 | Aussie Energreen | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.2–4.2 | Gemini11 |
| 126–20 | Victorian Air Conditioning Solutions | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.2–4.2 | Gemini12 |
| 136–20 | Air Conditioning Guys | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.0–3.9 | Gemini13Google AI Mode10 |
| 146–20 | CurrentForce | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.0–3.9 | Gemini14 |
| 156–20 | Ezy Air | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.0–3.9 | ChatGPT5Gemini15Google AI Mode6 |
| 166–20 | Ozcon Air Solutions | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.0–3.9 | ChatGPT9Gemini16 |
| 176–20 | Energy Makeovers | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.9–3.6 | Gemini17 |
| 187–20 | Dale Air | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.7–3.2 | Gemini18 |
| 197–20 | Ideal Air | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.7–3.2 | Gemini19 |
| 207–20 | Lawson Air | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.7–3.2 | Gemini20 |
02 · Engine consensus
Where each brand ranks
inside every engine’s top 10
There is no single AI top 10.
Only 4 of 19 brands rank in the top 10 of all 3 engines.
| Brand | ChatGPT | Gemini | Google AI Mode | In top 10 of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daikin | 1 | 1 | 1 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode |
| Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia | 2 | 3 | 2 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode |
| Fujitsu General | 3 | 2 | 3 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode |
| ActronAir | 7 | 4 | 4 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode |
| Alliance Climate Control | 4 | 6 | – | ChatGPTGemini |
| Ezy Air | 5 | – | 6 | ChatGPTGoogle AI Mode |
| Daikin Australia | 10 | – | 8 | ChatGPTGoogle AI Mode |
| Coldflow | – | 5 | – | Gemini |
| Network Air Conditioning | – | – | 5 | Google AI Mode |
| Paragon Air Conditioning | 6 | – | – | ChatGPT |
| Carrier | – | 7 | – | Gemini |
| Fallon Solutions | – | – | 7 | Google AI Mode |
| Airfit Air-Conditioning | 8 | – | – | ChatGPT |
| Metropolitan Air Conditioning | – | 8 | – | Gemini |
| Ozcon Air Solutions | 9 | – | – | ChatGPT |
| ABC Air | – | 9 | – | Gemini |
| HydroKleen | – | – | 9 | Google AI Mode |
| Accel Air | – | 10 | – | Gemini |
| Air Conditioning Guys | – | – | 10 | Google AI Mode |
Rank inside each engine’s own top 10 · a dash means the brand is not in that engine’s top 10.
The rest depend on which engine the buyer opens — so a rank from a single engine is not a market position.
Source: Findrix's research. Where each brand ranks inside every engine's top 10, heating & air conditioning, Australia.
03 · Most cited domains
Which sites each engine cites, and
how much of its answers they carry
| Domain | ChatGPT | Gemini | Google AI Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| google.com | 10.7% | – | 30.0% |
| solarchoice.net.au | – | 14.4% | 3.9% |
| climatecontrolsolutions.com.au | 0.1% | 12.6% | 0.3% |
| nsw.gov.au | 4.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| reddit.com | 3.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| airconditioningguys.com.au | 0.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| servicetitan.com | – | – | 2.9% |
| daikin.com.au | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| greenimpulseaustralia.com.au | – | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| mitsubishielectric.com.au | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| maximair.com.au | – | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| consumer.vic.gov.au | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
04 · The questions we asked
400 buyer questions, each
asked once per engine
General requests and requests with a specific use case, audience, selection criterion or problem.
| Question type | Questions |
|---|---|
| General questions | 6 |
| Use case | 209 |
| Audience | 20 |
| Selection criteria | 120 |
| Problem to solve | 45 |
By question type
Examples · General questions
“what are the best air conditioning companies in Australia?”
“which air conditioning companies are best value for money in Australia?”
Examples · Use case
“which air conditioning companies are most recommended for switching from gas ducted heating to an efficient reverse cycle system in Australia?”
“which air conditioning companies would you recommend for adding daytime heat-pump cooling to use surplus rooftop solar in Australia?”
Examples · Audience
“which air conditioning companies are best for landlords looking for reliable low-cost air conditioning for rental properties in Australia?”
“which air conditioning companies are best for apartment owners looking to install or service split systems in Australia?”
Examples · Selection criteria
“how much does body corporate paperwork and acoustic compliance certification vary between air conditioning companies in Australia?”
“what are the top-rated air conditioning companies for low global warming potential R32 refrigerants over legacy gases in Australia?”
Examples · Problem to solve
“split system air conditioner smells like mould when turned on. which air conditioning companies can help in Australia?”
“cannot set split system temperature without a smartphone app. which air conditioning companies can help in Australia?”
Source: Findrix research. 400 buyer questions by question type, heating & air conditioning, Australia.
05 · Buyer personas
Who the questions are for
Select a persona to see example questions from this market.
By persona
Examples · Suburban Family Homeowner
“which air conditioning companies are most recommended for switching from gas ducted heating to an efficient reverse cycle system in Australia?”
Examples · Apartment Owner-Occupier
“how much does body corporate paperwork and acoustic compliance certification vary between air conditioning companies in Australia?”
“which air conditioning companies are best for apartment owners looking to install or service split systems in Australia?”
“split system air conditioner smells like mould when turned on. which air conditioning companies can help in Australia?”
Examples · Residential Property Investor
“which air conditioning companies are best for landlords looking for reliable low-cost air conditioning for rental properties in Australia?”
Examples · Eco-Conscious All-Electric Renovator
“which air conditioning companies would you recommend for adding daytime heat-pump cooling to use surplus rooftop solar in Australia?”
“what are the top-rated air conditioning companies for low global warming potential R32 refrigerants over legacy gases in Australia?”
Examples · Self-Funded Retiree Downsizer
“cannot set split system temperature without a smartphone app. which air conditioning companies can help in Australia?”
Examples · No persona assigned
“what are the best air conditioning companies in Australia?”
“which air conditioning companies are best value for money in Australia?”
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Frequently asked questions
What does this Heating & Air Conditioning AI Search report measure?
Which heating & air conditioning brands ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode name when buyers in Australia ask them for advice. We asked 400 buyer questions, each once to each engine, and counted how often every brand appears and which websites the engines cite. Measured Oct 2026.
What does “mention rate” mean?
The share of an engine’s answers to this market’s buyer questions that name the brand. A 10% mention rate means the brand came up in about one answer in ten. Every rate carries a 95% range: the interval the true value most likely falls in.
How are the top Heating & Air Conditioning brands ranked?
By mention rate, separately for each engine — pick the engine above the table. When two brands’ 95% ranges overlap, their order is not really different — tick “Only distinguishable places” to see the ranks the data can actually separate.
Why does a brand rank differently across AI engines?
Each engine retrieves from different sources and weighs them differently, so the brands it knows best differ too. Only 4 of 19 brands make the top 10 of every engine here; the rest depend on which engine the buyer opens.
What counts as a citation?
A link or source an engine shows alongside its answer. We record every cited domain, whether it appears inline or in the source list.
Why can AI mention a brand without citing its website?
Engines learn brand names from reviews, expert sites, retailers and forums, then cite those sources rather than the brand’s own pages. A brand can be named often while its own site is rarely among the sources.
What does “share of citations” mean?
Of all the citations one engine gave across our questions, the share that went to a given domain. The shares of one engine add up to 100%.
Will I get the same answers if I ask these questions myself?
Not word for word. AI answers vary between runs, accounts and locations, which is why we ask every question once to each engine and report a 95% range instead of a single answer.
