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Picked by Agents index · AC and heating repair in Burlington, WA

“how much is a new AC in Burlington, WA and who should I call”

We asked Meta Muse this exact question in September 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 2026-09-30 05:42 UTC

  1. searched "Burlington, WA" HVAC contractor reviews best air conditioner replacement
  2. searched new AC installation cost Washington state 2026 typical installed price Seattle area
  3. read 5 pages
    • http://angi.com/companylist/us/wa/burlington/ozanne-custom-hvac-reviews-10284847.htm
    • https://hvacloc.com/branch/dk-systems-inc-burlington-1355-bouslog-rd-burlington-wa-98233
    • https://www.barronheating.com/
    • https://www.nordictempcontrol.com/hvac-testimonials/
    • https://medium.com/@productair/ac-installation-cost-in-seattle-why-quotes-for-the-same-house-can-differ-by-10-000-a7ada5399704
Shortlisted · 2nd choice

D.K. Systems, Inc.

hvacloc.com
“Burlington shop rated 4.6 with reviews calling them professional, honest, and fair, including a 9K heat pump install completed in about six hours.”
Shortlisted · 3rd choice

Barron Home Services

barronheating.com
“Four-generation family business since 1972 with thousands of five-star reviews, free estimates, and flexible financing; a 2026 Western Washington pricing guide puts a new AC install at roughly $8,000–$19,000 depending on system and home setup.”
Passed

Nordic Temperature Control

nordictempcontrol.com
“Burlington shop with strong 5-star testimonials, but mostly heating/boiler focused and no AC replacement pricing evidence.”
Passed

Alpine Heating and Cooling

alpineheat.com
“Burlington shop at 1957 Park Ln but rated only 4.1 across 15 reviews.”
Passed

Washington HVAC Pros

securityinfo.com
“SEO-style directory page with unverifiable testimonials rather than a real local business profile.”

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 September 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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