picked by agentsPicked by Agents index · AC and heating repair in Des Moines, IA
We asked Meta Muse 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.
United States · Meta Muse via a research connector · asked 2026-09-30 05:45 UTC
“Owner-managed Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer in Des Moines rated 4.7 across 74 reviews, offering free estimates, 24/7 emergency service, and moderately priced solutions; a Des Moines shop's published 2026 ranges put a new AC at $6,000–$9,000 entry-level single-stage, $8,500–$12,000 two-stage, and $11,000–$18,000 variable-speed.”
“Award-winning Des Moines-area HVAC contractor for more than 75 years with NATE-certified technicians, free estimates, 24/7 service, and recent reviewer installs of new furnace-and-AC combos.”
“Des Moines shop rated 4.5 across 122 reviews with free estimates, a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and reviewers praising transparent pricing and non-pushy inspections.”
“Strong reputation with 4.8 (9,245+ reviews) and financing, but priced and positioned as a premium provider rather than the transparent-cost angle.”
“Des Moines contractor with strong five-star reviews, but no AC replacement pricing published.”
“Rated 5.0 (40 reviews) with reviewers praising transparent cost discussions, but a smaller review pool than the picks.”
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. 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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