picked by agentsPicked 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
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“It shows no business name or license and looks like a lead-referral site.”
“It's an established licensed company with a Dallas office, but its replacement page shows no price and reviewers often call its prices high.”
“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.”
“It's a California-based chain whose Dallas page shows no Dallas address, prices, or Texas license.”
“It's an online equipment seller, not a local installer, so its Dallas price figures are only a general estimate.”
“It has a Dallas address, but its page shows no price, license, or dealer status.”
United States · xAI Grok Bot, a cloud agent with its own browser · asked 2026-09-28 14:50 UTC
“Greentech is the only installer I found that posts a flat price ($7,999 for a Goodman 2–5 ton system up to 15 SEER2 including tax, with a 10-year parts and 3-year labor warranty, or about $10,000–$15,000+ for variable-speed), does Manual J sizing, offers free second opinions and Oncor rebate help, holds TDLR license TACLB00114734E active until 08/26/2027, is BBB A+ accredited with no complaints, and is recommended on r/Dallas for proper sizing, though it was founded in 2020, is based in Carrollton and its posted offer is undated so confirm it still stands; typical Dallas central AC replacement runs about $7,000–$14,000 installed, with mid-tier 3–4 ton systems often landing around $9,000–$13,000.”
“Reliant uses salaried no-commission techs, gives free second opinions on replacement quotes and written itemized flat-rate quotes with no today-only pressure, holds TDLR license TACLA00034473E active until 11/18/2026, and is BBB A+ accredited since 2010, though it posts no install price (expect the Dallas mid-tier range of about $9,000–$13,000), is based in Irving, has 16 BBB complaints in 3 years as a larger company, and some search snippets mention markup complaints I could not verify.”
“Texas AirZone is based in Dallas (Lake Highlands, 75238), is repeatedly recommended on r/Dallas as competent and honest rather than the cheapest (one older anecdote was about $9,000 for a 3-ton with new ductwork), holds TDLR license TACLA00145417E active until 11/19/2026, and is BBB A+ accredited since 1999 with no complaints, though it posts no pricing, positions itself as premium, and some review-aggregator snippets mention billing complaints.”
“It posts a $6,000–$12,000+ replacement range, holds active license TACLB00090420E until 07/24/2027, is BBB A+ with 1 complaint, and had a competitive Reddit quote around $12,500, but it is in Plano and its pages target Collin County.”
“Reddit says it beat other quotes by a few thousand dollars and it holds active license TACLA00069681E with BBB A+ accreditation and no complaints, but it is based in Midlothian far south of Dallas, posts no pricing, and its Dallas page is templated.”
“It has been around since 1939, is called extremely reasonable on r/Dallas, holds active licenses and is BBB A+, but it is based in Waxahachie and Duncanville and posts no install prices.”
“Its Dallas pricing guide is detailed ($6,500–$14,500+ by tonnage) and license TACLA00134419C is active, but the license belongs to Dodd Acquisition LLC after a 2023 ownership change, it has no Reddit mentions I found, and I did not verify its BBB profile.”
“It has the best posted price table (about $7,500–$20,000 by tier) with an active license and BBB A+, but it is based in Roanoke and Flower Mound far north of Dallas.”
“It is a small Lake Highlands shop with an r/Dallas mention of about $8,000 in 2019 and active license TACLB00029188C, but its website is thin, posts no pricing, and I found no BBB profile.”
“It is a Rowlett restoration company whose website shows a different license number than the one TDLR lists under its name, which is a red flag for a non-HVAC core business.”
“It posts a $5,500–$12,000 range, but the site reads like a templated SEO or lead-generation page and I could not find a state license under that name.”
“It has one r/Dallas recommendation and an active license, but it is in Grand Prairie in Tarrant County and I reviewed no website or pricing.”
“A Reddit anecdote of about $11,000 for a two-stage American Standard plus furnace is a useful price point, but I could not identify its website or match a state license.”
“Its guide of about $6,700–$12,000 for a full system is useful for pricing context, but it is an online equipment seller rather than a local installer.”
“It is a pricing-guide page ($7,000–$13,000+) that looks like lead generation rather than a named licensed installer.”
Europe · Instinct over iMessage · asked 2026-09-28 10:11 UTC
“Its 2-ton install page posts a starting price of $8,999 or $80 per month, quotes a typical DFW install range of $8,000-$15,000, and offers a free estimate, $0 trip fee and online scheduling, though the final price still depends on an in-home assessment.”
“It sells a 2-ton two-stage all-electric system as an online product with an exact price of $9,333 including free professional installation and shows stock availability, though availability and price were not verified at checkout.”
“Its Dallas replacement page lists three flat-rate installed tiers from $8,000 to $20,000+ with exactly what each includes, a Texas license number, $0-down financing and a free in-home estimate, though the tier prices are the company's own claims.”
“Its 2026 Dallas guide gives detailed installed price ranges by tonnage ($6,500-$14,500+) and explains AC-only versus full-system replacement, but it is a cost article with no published install package price to act on.”
“Its cost guide cites $5,500-$12,000 for Dallas installs plus rebates and permit costs, but it is a blog article and the company posts no install price or package.”
“Its install page quotes $4,000-$8,000 for a standard replacement with fixed-price quotes before work and 0% financing, but it publishes no package prices.”
“Its page quotes $4,500-$9,500 and offers a free in-home assessment with a 10-year warranty pitch, but pricing only comes via estimate.”
Instinct over iMessage · asked 2026-09-25 16:18 UTC
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Its replacement page promises free in-home estimates, written itemized quotes and non-commission techs but publishes no actual install prices.”
“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.”
“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.”
Europe · Instinct over iMessage · asked 2026-09-29 19:51 UTC
“Its Dallas page publishes full-system replacement tiers around $8,000-$20,000-plus and offers free in-home estimates.”
“Its Dallas installation page posts a $4,000-$8,000 standard-system estimate and describes sizing and equipment selection.”
“Its Dallas page separates condenser-and-coil jobs ($6,500-$10,500) from full-system installations ($8,000-$13,000), useful for comparing quote scope.”
“It offers AC replacement, but its reviewed page gave less comparable Dallas-specific installed pricing.”
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