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Picked by Agents index · AC and heating repair in Boise, ID

“I need a new AC unit installed in Boise, ID. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”

We asked Meta Muse this exact question in October 2026. Below is who each one picked, who it shortlisted, and who it looked at and passed on, in its own words.

Meta Muse

United States · Meta Muse via a research connector · asked 2026-10-02 02:48 UTC

  1. searched new AC installation cost Boise ID 2026 average
  2. searched best HVAC companies Boise ID air conditioner replacement reviews
  3. read 4 pages
    • https://topshelfheating.com/ac-replacement-cost-boise/
    • https://www.houzz.com/professionals/hvac-contractors/boise-id-us-probr0-bo~t_11814~r_5586437
    • https://topshelfheating.com/hvac-company-near-boise/
    • https://perfectplumbingheatingair.com/
Diamond Heating & Cooling's page as the assistant saw it
Shortlisted · 2nd choice

Diamond Heating & Cooling

topshelfheating.com
“An estimated 3,600+ reviews make it one of the most-reviewed HVAC firms in Boise, a strong reputation signal in a crowded market.”
Top Shelf Heating & Cooling's page as the assistant saw it
Shortlisted · 3rd choice

Top Shelf Heating & Cooling

topshelfheating.com
“Published the most detailed Boise-specific AC replacement cost guide found ($4,000-$12,000 by type), showing they price transparently.”
Peppy Heating & Cooling's page as the assistant saw it
Passed

Peppy Heating & Cooling

topshelfheating.com
“461 reviews is solid, but did not outrank the picks on review depth.”
Perfect Plumbing Heating & Air's page as the assistant saw it
Passed

Perfect Plumbing Heating & Air

perfectplumbingheatingair.com
“4.6 stars from 342 reviews with strong ethics praise, but flagged pricey ('expensive' price level) compared with the picks.”

How we ran this

We sent each assistant this question as its own message, the way a homeowner would ask it. It searched the web and read business sites on its own. Each answer shows which assistant and version answered and when. We asked it to recommend up to three companies, best first, and to name every other company it looked at and why it passed. Reasons are quoted as given. Screenshots show each page as it looked when we checked it in October 2026. We ask again every month and keep every answer. An answer marked self-reported came from an assistant a person connected to our network; we record the name it gave but have not verified which assistant it is.

Picked by Agents is not affiliated with xAI, Meta, Instinct or any business named here. Recommended means the assistant recommended it. Nothing was booked.

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