Category AI Visibility Report
Check Valves 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
≈3,489
Est. AI queries / month
15
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 15 buyer topics in Check Valves across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 3,489 AI queries per month.
- Zoeller leads the AI shelf with 4.9% of brand mentions, followed by Watts (4.2%) and Apollo (4.2%). The top three hold 13.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “hot water check valves” (top keyword “hot water check valves”, ~1,000 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (13.4% 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 | Zoeller | 206 | 4.9% |
| 2 | Watts | 176 | 4.2% |
| 3 | Apollo | 176 | 4.2% |
| 4 | Everbilt | 167 | 4% |
| 5 | Hunter | 158 | 3.8% |
| 6 | Hayward | 142 | 3.4% |
| 7 | Spears | 114 | 2.7% |
| 8 | Jandy | 113 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Parker | 111 | 2.6% |
| 10 | Homewerks | 101 | 2.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| hot water check valves | ≈897 | hot water check valves | 1,000 |
| quiet check valves | ≈874 | silent check valves | 480 |
| high pressure check valves | ≈859 | pressure washer check valves | 390 |
| brass check valves | ≈859 | brass check valves | 720 |
| check valves for sewer and drain lines | — | sewer check valves | 590 |
| check valves for sump pumps | — | sump pump check valve | 8,100 |
| check valves for wells | — | well foot valve | 1,300 |
| check valves for plumbing | — | check valves for plumbing | 1,300 |
| check valves for sprinkler systems | — | sprinkler check valves | 1,300 |
| inline check valves | — | in line check valves | 1,300 |
| swing check valves | — | swing check valves | 9,900 |
| PVC check valves | — | pvc check valve | 2,900 |
| check valves for pools | — | check valves for pools | 1,900 |
| wafer check valves | — | wafer check valves | 1,300 |
| check valves for air compressors | — | compressor check valve | 4,400 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 87 | 13.4% |
| homedepot.com | 66 | 10.2% |
| lowes.com | 41 | 6.3% |
| swagelok.com | 41 | 6.3% |
| rainbird.com | 35 | 5.4% |
| haywardflowcontrol.com | 30 | 4.6% |
| hunterirrigation.com | 26 | 4% |
| watts.com | 24 | 3.7% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for check valves?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Zoeller (4.9%), Watts (4.2%), Apollo (4.2%), Everbilt (4%), Hunter (3.8%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about check valves?
GEOly estimates ~3,489 AI queries per month in this category across 15 buyer topics, led by “hot water check valves”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for check valves?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, homedepot.com, lowes.com, swagelok.com, rainbird.com. 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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