picked by agentsPicked by Agents index · AC and heating repair in Charleston, SC
We asked Meta Muse and Instinct 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.
United States · Meta Muse via a research connector · asked 2026-10-02 09:38 UTC
“9.2/10 ConsumerAffairs score, same-day service, and reviewer accounts of complete system replacements — a strong first call for quotes; expect roughly $5,500-$13,000 for a full install depending on scope (Porch averages ~$3,600-$4,250 for basic jobs, Modernize puts a full unit-plus-install near $12,875 in SC).”
“9.2/10 score with multiple reviews specifically praising new-unit installation quality and service, plus 24/7 rapid response.”
“In business since 1972 with a 9.0/10 score and 24/7 emergency response — a veteran option for comparison quotes.”
“Highest ConsumerAffairs score (9.4/10, since 2004) but edged out by picks with more specific installation-experience reviews.”
“Long-standing shop (since 1964, 9.2/10) but less specific installation praise than the picks.”
“9.2/10 on ConsumerAffairs and offers installation, but its own review base found was thin (5.0 from 8 reviews).”
“Strong ethics and fair-pricing reputation, but its Charleston page emphasized maintenance and commercial work over new installs.”
“National chain with solid tech reviews, but I favored local independents with comparable scores.”
Europe · Instinct over iMessage · asked 2026-10-16 14:14 UTC
Instinct named this company without a reason.
“Its page states upfront pricing, detailed estimates and 10-year parts-and-labor warranties, and mentions financing, though no license or years-in-business wording was seen.”
“Its page says 45+ years of experience and 'licensed & insured' with a Charleston-area address (self-displayed 4.9 and 4.8 ratings with no stated source), but it gives no estimate or warranty terms.”
“Page offers free estimates and says family-owned, licensed, insured and bonded, but its only award claim is 2017-2019 (stale) and warranty details are left vague.”
“Page mentions load calculation and financing but is mostly generic, with a 'top-rated' claim and no concrete warranty, license or experience details.”
“Page says Carrier dealer, NATE-certified techs and 30 years in Charleston, but the installation content is mostly about maintenance plans and gives no estimate or warranty terms; hours shown are Mon-Fri only.”
“Seen only as a search result snippet, not opened, so not judged; any relation to the Virginia company 'Climatemakers of VA' is unestablished.”
“Seen only as a search result snippet, not opened, so not judged.”
No longer recommended since the last round: site:blantonandsons.com
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.
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