Question 1

Which hvac contractors in Columbus, OH have the strongest AI-search visibility?

Accepted Answer

Custom Air: AC Repair leads with an AEO score of 78/100. The next four are listed in order on the AEO Index. Top scores reflect proper schema markup, FAQ structure, dated content, and author attribution — the on-page signals AI engines look for when deciding which sites to cite in answers.

Question 2

What does the AEO score measure for hvac contractors in Columbus, OH?

Accepted Answer

The AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) score is a 0-100 measure of how prepared a hvac contractors website is to be cited by AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. It evaluates 9 signals across schema markup, content structure, E-E-A-T trust signals, technical setup, and meta tags. Average for Columbus, OH: 63/100.

Question 3

Why does AI-search visibility matter for hvac contractors in Columbus, OH?

Accepted Answer

When residents in Columbus, OH ask ChatGPT, Gemini, or Google AI "best hvac contractors near me," the AI returns 3-5 specific business names. Sites with low AEO scores are not named, regardless of how well they rank in traditional Google search. AI search is replacing traditional search results for many local queries.

Question 4

How is the AEO Index for Columbus, OH compiled?

Accepted Answer

Cited Digital scans publicly accessible hvac contractors websites in Columbus, OH and scores each on the same 60-point automated audit. There is no sponsored placement. The list is updated as new sites are scanned. 21 hvac contractors are currently in the index for Columbus, OH.

#	Business	AEO Score
1	Custom Air: AC Repair www.customairco.com	78
2	HVAC & Plumbing Services Columbus OH www.logan-inc.com	73
3	TemperaturePro temperatureprocolumbus.com	72
4	Enervise www.enervise.com	71
5	Fire & Ice Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical: Residential ... indoortemp.com	71
6	Hetter Heating & Cooling hetterheating.com	69
7	HVAC, Heating & Cooling in Columbus, Ohio cwaohio.com	68
8	Central Ohio Commercial HVAC www.accuratehvac.com	67
9	Top HVAC Company in Columbus, OH for Heating & Air ohheating.com	66
10	G Mechanical Inc., Air Conditioner & Furnace Repair & Service ... www.gmechanical.com	65
11	Eco Plumbers geteco.com	63
12	Quality Heating & Cooling Systems for Residential www.armstrongair.com	62
13	ETS www.ohio-ets.com	61
14	Best HVAC Contractors in Columbus, Ohio (2025 Edition) hvacnorthland.com	60
15	Gahanna Heating and Cooling www.gahannaheating.com	60
16	Commercial HVAC and Multi www.commercialcomfort.com	59
17	Commercial HVAC, Refrigeration & Emergency Services in Columbus ... monroeinc.com	55
18	Favret Heating and Cooling: Home favret.com	54
19	Franklin Heating Cooling and Refrigeration, Inc. www.franklinheatingandrefrigeration.com	53
20	Commercial Electric and HVAC Columbus, OH romanoffgroup.cc	52
21	Top 10 Columbus Heating & Cooling Companies: Local Recs www.entrepreneursofcolumbus.com	51

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