Category AI Visibility Report
Heat Pumps AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈10,010
Est. AI queries / month
13
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 13 buyer topics in Heat Pumps across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 10,010 AI queries per month.
- Daikin leads the AI shelf with 12.4% of brand mentions, followed by Carrier (10.3%) and Mitsubishi (9.6%). The top three hold 32.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “air to water heat pumps” (top keyword “air to water heat pump”, ~4,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on energystar.gov most (18.8% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daikin | 864 | 12.4% |
| 2 | Carrier | 714 | 10.3% |
| 3 | Mitsubishi | 666 | 9.6% |
| 4 | Mitsubishi Electric | 576 | 8.3% |
| 5 | Bosch | 561 | 8.1% |
| 6 | Fujitsu | 482 | 6.9% |
| 7 | Trane | 415 | 6% |
| 8 | MRCOOL | 277 | 4% |
| 9 | WaterFurnace | 226 | 3.2% |
| 10 | Rheem | 217 | 3.1% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| air to water heat pumps | ≈3,393 | air to water heat pump | 4,400 |
| electric heat pumps | ≈3,378 | electric heat pump | 4,400 |
| heat pumps with programmable thermostats | ≈3,239 | heat pumps and programmable thermostats | 3,600 |
| air source heat pumps | — | air source heat pump | 33,100 |
| window heat pumps | — | window heat pump | 8,100 |
| heat pumps for hot water | — | heat pump water heater | 40,500 |
| heat pump systems | — | heat pump | 74,000 |
| mini split heat pumps | — | mini split heat pump | 18,100 |
| water source heat pumps | — | ground water heat pumps | 5,400 |
| dual fuel heat pumps | — | dual fuel heat pump | 4,400 |
| cold climate heat pumps | — | cold climate heat pump | 12,100 |
| energy efficient heat pumps | — | energy efficient heat pump | 12,100 |
| geothermal heat pumps | — | geothermal heat pump installer | 12,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| energystar.gov | 199 | 18.8% |
| reddit.com | 153 | 14.4% |
| energysage.com | 131 | 12.4% |
| consumerreports.org | 96 | 9.1% |
| hvacbase.org | 83 | 7.8% |
| carrier.com | 57 | 5.4% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 52 | 4.9% |
| energy.gov | 46 | 4.3% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for heat pumps?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Daikin (12.4%), Carrier (10.3%), Mitsubishi (9.6%), Mitsubishi Electric (8.3%), Bosch (8.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about heat pumps?
GEOly estimates ~10,010 AI queries per month in this category across 13 buyer topics, led by “air to water heat pumps”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for heat pumps?
The most-cited domains are: energystar.gov, reddit.com, energysage.com, consumerreports.org, hvacbase.org. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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