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Picked by Agents index · AC and heating repair in Richardson, TX

“Can I get an AC replacement quote online in Richardson, TX? Who makes that easy?”

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 21:58 UTC

  1. searched Richardson TX AC replacement instant online quote price calculator
  2. read 4 pages
    • https://dfwaircost.com/richardson
    • https://dfwhvac.com/replacement-estimator
    • https://www.frostyshvac.com/ac-replacement-cost-calculator
    • https://hvac.billygo.com/
Picked

DFW HVAC

dfwhvac.com
“Its five-question estimator displays an installed-price range on screen without an email, then confirms a quote on site.”
DFW Air Cost / Varsity Zone HVAC's page as the assistant saw it
Shortlisted · 2nd choice

DFW Air Cost / Varsity Zone HVAC

dfwaircost.com
“Its Richardson page shows installed starting prices and advertises a contact-free online price view.”
Shortlisted · 3rd choice

billyGO

billygo.com
“Its DFW page says it gives an address-based instant quote for three new systems, though Richardson-specific coverage must be confirmed.”
Frosty's HVAC's page as the assistant saw it
Passed

Frosty's HVAC

frostyshvac.com
“Its calculator says a personalized summary is emailed and followed up, so it is less low-friction than the no-email options.”

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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