Picked by Agents index · AC and heating repair in Dallas, TX
We asked Grok and Instinct 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.
Frosty's HVAC
picked by Grok and Instinct
xAI Grok Bot, a cloud agent with its own browser · asked 2026-09-25 16:23 UTC
Picked
“It's the only company I found that posts its own installed prices, from $8,000 to $14,000 for a standard 15 SEER2 system up to $16,000 to $20,000 or more for a high-efficiency one, with the permit, haul-away, thermostat, and sizing calculation included, and it shows its state license from its Farmers Branch shop next to Dallas.”
Shortlisted #2
“It says a full replacement usually runs $6,000 to $12,000 or more with flat-rate quotes, it's a licensed American Standard dealer that handles permits and sizing, and Reddit Dallas users recommended it and reported paying about $12,500 to $14,000.”
Shortlisted #3
“It doesn't post a price, but it's licensed and based in Irving next to Dallas, gives itemized written quotes that include permits and a new line set, says its techs aren't paid commission, offers 0% financing for 18 months, and was recommended on Reddit Dallas threads.”
Looked at, passed
“Its detailed price table (for example, $8,500 to $10,500 for a basic 3-ton system) describes Dallas-Fort Worth market prices rather than its own, and it's based 25 to 30 miles from Dallas.”
Looked at, passed
“Its $6,500 to $14,500 range is labeled a market range rather than its own price, and I saw no license, reviews, or dealer status on its pages.”
Looked at, passed
“It shows no business name or license and looks like a lead-referral site.”
Looked at, passed
“It's an established licensed company with a Dallas office, but its replacement page shows no price and reviewers often call its prices high.”
Looked at, passed
“It was recommended on Reddit at about $11,000 for a full system, but its site shows no price or license and its service area is Plano and Collin County rather than Dallas.”
Looked at, passed
“It's a California-based chain whose Dallas page shows no Dallas address, prices, or Texas license.”
Looked at, passed
“It's an online equipment seller, not a local installer, so its Dallas price figures are only a general estimate.”
Looked at, passed
“It has a Dallas address, but its page shows no price, license, or dealer status.”
Instinct over iMessage, US account · asked 2026-09-25 16:18 UTC
Picked
“Its Dallas replacement page posts exact flat-rate installed tiers - $8,000-$14,000 for a Goodman 15 SEER2, $12,000-$18,000 for a Carrier 18 SEER2, and $16,000-$20,000+ for a Trane 20+ SEER2 - plus its Texas license (TACLA126718E), $0-down financing with example monthly payments, and a published phone number.”
Shortlisted #2
“Its 2026 Dallas guide publishes an installed price table by system size (2.5 ton $6,500-$9,500 up to 5 ton $10,500-$14,500+), splits AC-only replacement ($6,500-$11,000) from full system ($8,500-$14,500+), and details 0% financing through Wisetack and Wells Fargo.”
Shortlisted #3
“Its Dallas cost guide puts a new system at $7,500-$16,500 installed (most homes $9,500-$13,000) and backs it with per-brand and per-SEER2 equipment price tables so a homeowner can sanity-check any quote.”
Looked at, passed
“Its DFW pricing guide is detailed ($7,000-$16,000 installed, tiered by home size and SEER2, with a worked $11,800 example) but its service focus and example job are Lewisville and the north DFW suburbs rather than Dallas proper.”
Looked at, passed
“It advertises all-in installed ranges ($6,500-$10,500 condenser plus coil, $8,000-$13,000 full system, $11,000-$16,000 high efficiency) with a phone and email, but the site names no company identity, owner, or license to verify.”
Looked at, passed
“This DFW installer publishes Dallas install ranges of $4,000-$12,000+ by system type, but the ranges are broad and carry less per-tier price detail than the picks.”
Looked at, passed
“Its replacement page promises free in-home estimates, written itemized quotes and non-commission techs but publishes no actual install prices.”
Looked at, passed
“Its Dallas cost figures ($6,700-$12,000 installed, by tonnage) are useful context, but it is an online equipment retailer, not an installer you can call for the job.”
Looked at, passed
“Its Dallas breakdown ($6,700-$12,000 installed, plus ductwork costs) is helpful context, but like AC Direct it is an equipment e-commerce store rather than a local install contractor.”
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.
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