Question 1

Which hvac contractors in Durham, NC have the strongest AI-search visibility?

Accepted Answer

Commercial Services leads with an AEO score of 74/100. 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 Durham, NC?

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 Durham, NC: 63/100.

Question 3

Why does AI-search visibility matter for hvac contractors in Durham, NC?

Accepted Answer

When residents in Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC compiled?

Accepted Answer

Cited Digital scans publicly accessible hvac contractors websites in Durham, NC and scores each on the same 60-point automated audit. There is no sponsored placement. The list is updated as new sites are scanned. 11 hvac contractors are currently in the index for Durham, NC.

#	Business	AEO Score
1	Commercial Services boerbrothershvac.com	74
2	Hays Heating and Air Conditioning hayshvac.net	72
3	Lee Air Conditioning: HVAC Repair, Maintenance, Installation in ... leeac.com	70
4	HVAC Services in Durham, NC www.trianglecomfortpro.com	67
5	We Serve Durham, NC sensibleairsystems.com	67
6	Used Cars for Sale Durham, NC www.markjacobsontoyota.com	65
7	Commercial Electrical & HVAC Services in Durham bryantdurham.com	62
8	HVAC Service in Durham, NC www.airmakers.com	59
9	HVAC Company in Durham, NC alternativeaire.com	58
10	Commercial progressiveheatingandair.com	54
11	Commercial Plumbing and HVAC Construction in Durham NC www.bbph.com	50

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