Category AI Visibility Report
Through-The-Wall Air Conditioners 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
≈4,078
Est. AI queries / month
7
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 7 buyer topics in Through-The-Wall Air Conditioners across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 4,078 AI queries per month.
- Friedrich leads the AI shelf with 32.6% of brand mentions, followed by LG (18.6%) and Frigidaire (12.9%). The top three hold 64.1% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Through-the-wall sleeve air conditioners” (top keyword “through the wall sleeve air conditioners”, ~1,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on bobvila.com most (18.1% 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 | Friedrich | 1,029 | 32.6% |
| 2 | LG | 588 | 18.6% |
| 3 | Frigidaire | 408 | 12.9% |
| 4 | GE | 289 | 9.2% |
| 5 | Midea | 195 | 6.2% |
| 6 | TCL | 171 | 5.4% |
| 7 | Whirlpool | 153 | 4.8% |
| 8 | Keystone | 151 | 4.8% |
| 9 | Durastar | 94 | 3% |
| 10 | Amana | 19 | 0.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through-the-wall sleeve air conditioners | ≈2,051 | through the wall sleeve air conditioners | 1,600 |
| Best through-the-wall air conditioners | ≈2,027 | best through the wall air conditioners | 880 |
| Through-the-wall air conditioners for garages | — | garage air conditioner | 12,100 |
| Through-the-wall air conditioners for bedrooms | — | air conditioner for bedroom | 5,400 |
| Through-the-wall air conditioners with heat | — | ac heater wall unit | 6,600 |
| Energy-efficient through-the-wall air conditioners | — | high efficiency air conditioner | 12,100 |
| Wall-mounted through-the-wall air conditioners | — | wall ac unit | 40,500 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| bobvila.com | 82 | 18.1% |
| friedrich.com | 73 | 16.2% |
| hvacbase.org | 56 | 12.4% |
| energystar.gov | 54 | 11.9% |
| reddit.com | 49 | 10.8% |
| rtings.com | 28 | 6.2% |
| homedepot.com | 21 | 4.6% |
| lowes.com | 17 | 3.8% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for through-the-wall air conditioners?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Friedrich (32.6%), LG (18.6%), Frigidaire (12.9%), GE (9.2%), Midea (6.2%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about through-the-wall air conditioners?
GEOly estimates ~4,078 AI queries per month in this category across 7 buyer topics, led by “Through-the-wall sleeve air conditioners”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for through-the-wall air conditioners?
The most-cited domains are: bobvila.com, friedrich.com, hvacbase.org, energystar.gov, reddit.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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