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Picked by Agents index · Plumbing in Garland, TX

“My water heater is leaking. Find a plumber in Garland, TX who can replace it this week, with a price.”

We asked 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.

Instinct

Europe · Instinct over iMessage · asked 2026-09-29 18:47 UTC

  1. searched Garland TX leaking water heater replacement this week plumber installed price
  2. read 4 pages
    • https://www.callmother.com/local/water-heater-replacement-in-garland
    • https://ppmplumbing.net/plumbing/water-heater-replacement/
    • https://www.pureplumbingdfw.com/plumbing-services-garland-tx/
    • https://www.militaryplumbing.com/post/average-cost-for-water-heater-installation-in-garland-texas-2026-guide
Picked

Mother Modern Plumbing

callmother.com
“Its Garland page offers same-day water-heater replacement and says it installs most major brands with a stated labor and parts warranty.”
Shortlisted · 2nd choice

Pure Plumbing

pureplumbingdfw.com
“Its Garland page covers water-heater installation, same-day work for most standard jobs, and written upfront pricing.”
Shortlisted · 3rd choice

PPM Plumbing

ppmplumbing.net
“Its Garland replacement page covers tank or tankless selection, proper sizing, disposal of the old unit, and upfront pricing.”
Passed

Military Plumbing

militaryplumbing.com
“Its Garland 2026 guide estimates standard tank installation around $1,900 to $3,200, but its summary and table give inconsistent lower ranges, so I would seek an itemized price first.”

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. 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.

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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