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Picked by Agents index · AC and heating repair in Denver, CO

“how much is a new AC in Denver, CO and who should I call”

We asked Grok 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.

Grok

United States · xAI Grok Bot, a cloud agent with its own browser · asked 2026-09-28 14:34 UTC

  1. searched Denver AC replacement cost 2026
  2. searched best AC installation company Denver CO reviews Best Pick Reports
  3. searched Xcel Energy Colorado residential heat pump air conditioning rebate 2026 (search errored)
  4. searched BBB Applewood Plumbing Heating Electric Denver rating
  5. searched Blue Sky Plumbing Heating Cooling Electric Denver AC replacement
  6. read 10 pages
    • https://saveonmyquote.com/hvac-denver-co-ac-replacement-cost/
    • https://unicolorado.com/pricing/hvac-replacement-cost/
    • https://unicolorado.com/pricing/ac-installation-cost/
    • https://unicolorado.com/services/cooling/ac-installation/
    • https://homecostcalc.com/ac-installation-cost-denver-co
    • https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/energy-efficient-home-improvement-credit
    • https://www.bestpickreports.com/air-conditioning-and-heating/denver/
    • https://www.bestpickreports.com/air-conditioning-and-heating/denver/aaa-service
    • https://www.bestpickreports.com/air-conditioning-and-heating/denver/blue-sky
    • https://www.blueskyplumbing.com/air-conditioning/
Picked

Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric

blueskyplumbing.com
“It has the highest rating among Denver's Certified Best Pick HVAC companies with a large review count (4.9 from 2,792 reviews), is listed as BBB A+ accredited, and its site says it gives free estimates, sizes systems with load calculations, installs all major brands, offers financing, and helps find rebates.”
Shortlisted #2

AAA Service Plumbing, Heating & Electric, Inc.

bestpickreports.com
“It is a Certified Best Pick (4.8 from 5,623 reviews, license MP.00185577) with the strongest warranty found, which is 2-year parts and labor, lifetime workmanship, and a No-Lemons Guarantee, plus upfront pricing.”
Shortlisted #3

UniColorado Heating & Cooling

unicolorado.com
“It is the only installer found that posts Denver AC prices (14 SEER $7,000 to $9,800 and 16 SEER $8,000 to $10,600) and says every quote includes Manual J sizing, permits, inspection, and taxes, which makes it a useful comparison bid even though its 5.0 rating from 138 Google reviews is self-reported.”
Looked at, passed

Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric

bestpickreports.com
“It tops Best Pick's Denver list (4.8 from 8,691 reviews), but its Denver profile returned a 404 and its BBB page timed out, so I had no install or warranty details to rank it higher.”
Looked at, passed

Brothers Plumbing & Heating

bestpickreports.com
“It is a Certified Best Pick (4.8 from 3,606 reviews), but its listing does not show the Licensed badge and I did not open its profile or website.”
Looked at, passed

Plumbline Services

bestpickreports.com
“It is a Certified Best Pick (4.7 from 3,888 reviews), but its rating is lower than the picks and I did not open its profile or site.”
Looked at, passed

Balance Point Heating, Cooling & Electrical

bestpickreports.com
“It is a Certified Best Pick rated 4.9, but on only 244 reviews, and I did not open its profile or site.”
Looked at, passed

Horizon Services

bestpickreports.com
“It is a Certified Best Pick (4.8), but with only 173 reviews, and I did not open its profile or site.”
Looked at, passed

Elkhorn Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical

bestpickreports.com
“It is rated 5.0 from 1,352 reviews but is not a Certified Best Pick, so the Best Pick Guarantee does not apply.”
Looked at, passed

Heart Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric

bestpickreports.com
“It is rated 4.8 from 1,645 reviews but is not a Certified Best Pick, so the Best Pick Guarantee does not apply.”

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.

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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