picked by agentsPicked by Agents index · AC and heating repair in San Antonio, TX
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.
Europe · Instinct over iMessage · asked 2026-09-28 11:10 UTC
“It publishes exact installed prices by tonnage - outdoor unit replacement $3,797-$5,656 and full HVAC system $7,989-$11,952 (premium $15k-$22k+) - with a line-item cost breakdown, the most transparent pricing found, though no quote was requested.”
“Its 2026 guide prices full replacements at $6,500-$16,500 by home size with mini-splits from $3,500, plus a free in-home quote locked in writing, 0% APR financing and a 10-year parts/2-year labor warranty.”
“It publishes a typical installed range of $6,000-$12,000, is a Trane Authorized Dealer with 0% interest for 72 months and a Texas license (TACLA00007068E), though its pricing is a single broad range rather than itemized.”
“It details a strong process (Manual J load calc, free in-home estimate, 0% for 72 months, rebate filing) but its installation page publishes no price figures.”
“Its blog gives a $4,500-$12,000 typical range but the numbers are anecdotal homeowner examples, not the company's own published pricing.”
“Its $5,850-$12,500 San Antonio estimate (most pay ~$9,200) is a useful cross-check but it is a cost-estimate directory, not an installer you can call.”
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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