picked by agentsPicked by Agents index · AC and heating repair in Columbia, SC
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 via a research connector · asked 2026-10-04 13:28 UTC
“Offers a real instant online HVAC replacement quote tool (InstaQuote) that walks through zip, home type, system type, and size to deliver pricing online, plus a price-beat guarantee and 4.9 Google rating with 2,000+ reviews.”
“Lets you book a free AC installation estimate appointment online and is one of Columbia's highest-rated installers (4.9/5 on Google) with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.”
“Offers online estimate-scheduling for AC installation, is available 7 days a week, and has interest-free financing options.”
“Free quotes available but only via in-home consultation or phone, not an instant online estimate.”
“Trusted local company, but no dedicated online replacement-quote flow; estimates require a $89 diagnostic visit first.”
“Highly rated (4.9, 97 reviews) on Thumbtack, but quotes come through Thumbtack messaging rather than the company's own easy online process.”
“A Thumbtack Top Pro with exceptional reviews, but no standalone website quote path was found.”
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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