picked by agentsPicked by Agents index · AC and heating repair in Irving, TX
We asked Grok, Meta Muse 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.
Spencer Air Conditioning & Heating (Irving)
picked by Grok and Instinct
Tempo Air (Tempo, Inc.)
picked by Meta Muse, shortlisted by Grok
United States · xAI Grok Bot, a cloud agent with its own browser · asked 2026-09-28 17:47 UTC
“It has been based in Irving (2928 W Story Rd) since 1960 and had the best mix of reviews and BBB record I found (4.9 stars from 1,254 Google reviews on a ratings directory, BBB A+ and accredited, only 2 complaints in 3 years), it is a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer with financing, and its A/C license TACLA115636C is active in the Texas data, though I could not find its installation warranty terms.”
“It is an employee-owned Irving company (since 1966) with the strongest written install promises I found (a Manual J load calculation on every full-system replacement, permits pulled, lifetime workmanship on install materials, a no-lemon replacement on its Secure10 systems, free labor on warranty parts the first year and a 12-month money-back guarantee), plus 4.7 stars from 1,880 Google reviews, BBB A+ accredited and active license TACLA118470C, though its 9 BBB complaints show a pattern of slow callbacks and scheduling problems.”
“It is a large DFW company with an Irving office and active license TACLA132623E, and its FAQ describes a 5-year parts and labor warranty, a 100% satisfaction guarantee, a promise to beat a matching quote by $100 and financing, with BBB A+ accreditation and 14 complaints in 3 years across all locations, though I saw its 4.9-star, 1,207-review Google figure only in a search snippet.”
“It came close (Irving office, Manual J, itemized written quotes, non-commissioned technicians, free estimates, BBB A+ accredited, 4.7 stars from 4,359 Google reviews), but it has 16 BBB complaints in 3 years, several about new installs (a drain leak that caused water damage, a new system that kept failing, a duct-scope dispute), its labor guarantee has no stated length, and its license (TACLA34473E) expires 11/18/2026.”
“It looks solid (Manual J, Carrier dealer, free estimates, permits handled, 4.9 stars from 138 Angi reviews, license TACLB002064 active until 07/18/2027), but it is based in Cedar Hill about 20 miles away, its Angi reviews are mostly from 2017 to 2021, it publishes no warranty terms, and a second Ellis license (35802) expired on 08/08/2026.”
“It is nearby in Farmers Branch with the most open pricing I found (flat-rate tiers of $8,000 to $20,000+, Manual J included, license TACLA126718E active), but it is a small company (143 Google reviews by its own count), its basic tier has only a 1-year labor warranty, it asks for a 50% deposit at booking, and I did not check its BBB record.”
“It publishes useful starting prices (3-ton from $9,999, 4-ton from $11,599), but its offices are in Grapevine, Keller, Colleyville, Flower Mound and far north Dallas, Irving is not in its listed service areas, I matched its license only by name, and I did not check its reviews or BBB record.”
“It has an active license (TACLA29023C), free estimates, Trane and Lennox equipment and financing, but it is based in Sunnyvale on the far east side of Dallas, and its fine print says parts and labor warranties last 30 days unless written otherwise and charges a 15% restocking fee if you cancel after approving a job.”
“It is a national franchise whose Irving page is a template with no license number, warranty terms or pricing, and I could not find its license in the Texas data.”
“It is based in Midlothian, roughly 35 miles from Irving, and I saw its page only in a search snippet, so I did not check its license, reviews or BBB record.”
“It is an Irving company with an active license (94306, until 01/25/2027) and a 4.9-star rating from 231 reviews seen only in a directory snippet, but my search for its website failed, so I could not check its installation terms.”
“Its offices are in Roanoke and Flower Mound in north DFW, so I used its page only as a cost source and did not evaluate it as an Irving installer.”
United States · Meta Muse via a research connector · asked 2026-09-28 17:49 UTC
“Irving-headquartered, employee-owned, serving DFW since 1966 with 4.8 stars across 195 Google reviews and an in-house training lab plus new-construction installation experience.”
“Irving-based contractor (2928 W Story Rd) rated 4.9 out of 5 across 112 Angi reviews, BBB A+ accredited since 1960, offering warranties and emergency service.”
“Family-owned Irving-focused installer with licensed/certified technicians and HomeAdvisor Elite Service recognition covering replacement installations.”
“Good ratings (5.0/23 Google) but based in Mansfield, TX (~20 miles from Irving), weaker local fit for an installation quote.”
“Irving-based but primarily an electrician rather than a full AC replacement installer.”
“Serves Irving but has too few reviews to judge installation quality.”
“Long-standing Irving company but plumbing-focused with almost no public reviews.”
Europe · Instinct over iMessage · asked 2026-09-28 18:57 UTC
“Irving's own installer since 1960, Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer with 4.9 stars across 500+ reviews.”
“Licensed (TACLA126718E) with a dedicated Irving replacement page, flat-rate tiers and free in-home estimates.”
“Long-running Irving AC company with an established Angi review profile.”
“Useful 2026 price data ($5,500-$13,800) but a guide, not an installer.”
“A matching service rather than a local installer you quote with directly.”
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