picked by agentsPicked by Agents index · AC and heating repair in Orlando, FL
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.
United States · xAI Grok Bot, a cloud agent with its own browser · asked 2026-09-28 11:06 UTC
Picked
“In business since 1969 and BBB-accredited since 1983 with an A+ and only 2 complaints in 3 years (both answered). Its license CAC055565 is Current/Active in the DBPR file. It has 4.8 stars from 630 reviews, Best Pick lists an up to 10-year labor warranty, and it sells Trane, Daikin, Rheem/Ruud and Lennox.”
Shortlisted #2
“Family-owned Orlando company, BBB-accredited since 1988 with an A+ and 0 complaints. License CAC056308 (Brian K. Hastings) is Current/Active in DBPR. 4.8 stars from 763+ Google reviews, written upfront estimates, financing, and a current offer of up to $2,000 for your old system.”
Shortlisted #3
“Orlando company since 1953 (per BBB), BBB-accredited since 1985 with an A+. License CAC1813726 is Current/Active in DBPR. Its site mentions load calculations and financing, and Reddit users mention its fair pricing (snippet only). It had only 2 BBB complaints in 3 years, but its labor warranty length isn't published, so ask for it in writing.”
Looked at, passed
“Strong runner-up: BBB A+ accredited, 1 complaint, CAC1814620 active, Carrier/Mitsubishi dealer, and it states a 2-year labor warranty in a BBB response. Left out only because it's based in Clermont and was accredited only in Nov 2024.”
Looked at, passed
“Large (4.8 from 2,191 reviews, 2-year HVAC warranty, CAC1816543 active), but recent reviews on the Best Pick page complain of pressure selling and high prices, including a $13,000+ replacement pitch when a $300 repair fixed it.”
Looked at, passed
“Popular on Reddit, but the BBB page says it is NOT accredited and lists an alternate name 'Florida Coastal HVAC Acquisition, Inc'. DBPR shows new licensing under that acquisition entity from July 2026, which suggests a recent ownership change.”
Looked at, passed
“Licensed (CAC1813963 and CAC051477 active), but Reddit snippets repeatedly describe very high quotes (e.g., $17,500 vs $7,000 elsewhere). The Best Pick page was seen only as a search snippet.”
Looked at, passed
“Licensed (CAC1818012 active), but Reddit snippets describe $14,000 quotes for small condos and advise avoiding them. I didn't open the thread, so this is snippet-only.”
Looked at, passed
“Recommended on Reddit (snippet only), but its CAC license (CAC1824600) was issued only in Jan 2026, and I couldn't open a BBB profile or its website to check rating, complaints or warranty.”
Looked at, passed
“Very transparent published pricing and a 1-year money-back guarantee (for installs on or after Oct 1, 2026), but its DBPR license CAC1824480 was issued only in Dec 2025, and I didn't check its BBB record.”
Looked at, passed
“Claims BBB A+ and Carrier Factory Authorized (search snippet only; page not opened). The only 'Elite AC LLC' in DBPR is a 2025 license at a Jacksonville address, so I couldn't match it to the Longwood company.”
Looked at, passed
“BBB A+ claim seen only in a search snippet, with no license or BBB page checked.”
Looked at, passed
“Small operator seen only in a review snippet, with no license or BBB check.”
Looked at, passed
“Licensed (CAC057411 and CAC1813461 active in DBPR) and mentioned well on Reddit (snippet only), but I didn't open its BBB page or website.”
Looked at, passed
“CAC1817383 active in DBPR, and a Reddit snippet mentions a 12-year parts and labor warranty, but I didn't open its BBB page or website.”
Looked at, passed
“Mentioned only in a Reddit snippet, and I couldn't confidently match it to a DBPR license.”
Europe · Instinct over iMessage · asked 2026-09-28 10:38 UTC
Picked
“Its July 2026 Orlando table estimates $6,500-$14,000 installed by size and efficiency with equipment, labor, permit and removal included, but another page advertises a lower $4,500 starting price, so get an itemized quote.”
Shortlisted #2
“Its Orlando page posts $4,200-$9,500+ standard AC replacement ranges by system type, says removal and basic modifications are included, and offers Manual J sizing, though complex work costs extra.”
Shortlisted #3
“Its Orlando page offers a free Manual J-based installation estimate, lists Florida license CAC1821746 and a 10-year parts and one-year labor warranty, but publishes no installed price.”
Looked at, passed
“Its $3,800-$6,500 figure is for an AC swap with an existing furnace, a narrower scope than a complete new system, and its page describes R-410A equipment without a clear current model.”
Looked at, passed
“It offers an online instant estimate and claims broad warranty support, but the page does not show a comparable installed price without starting the quote flow.”
Looked at, passed
“Its page cites about $7,500 for whole-house cooling, but gives little detail about what that figure includes or the equipment and permit scope.”
Looked at, passed
“Its free replacement estimate, Florida license CAC1817590 and two-year labor warranty are credible, but it posts no installed price to compare without contacting it.”
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.
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