picked by agentsPicked by Agents index · Plumbing in San Diego, CA
We asked Meta Muse 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 · Meta Muse via a research connector · asked 2026-09-30 03:49 UTC
“San Diego water heater specialist in business since 2004 with 4.2 stars from 131 HomeAdvisor reviews, free estimates, emergency services, and five-star-rated water heater installation and repair on its own site.”
“HomeAdvisor 4.8 stars (51 reviews) and recommended by 95% of homeowners, with a review praising a same-day water heater installation done cheaper than a big-box store.”
“San Diego water heater company with 4.7 stars on HomeAdvisor from about 150 reviews, offering tankless estimates with a customer quote confirming a tankless install.”
“In business since 1978 with 1,030 HomeAdvisor reviews, but 4.4 stars and corporate-owned — less personal than the picks.”
“Specializes in tank and tankless installs, but only 13 reviews at 4.6 stars — a thinner evidence base.”
“HomeGuide listing with 34+ years in business and A+ BBB, but no surfaced customer reviews for tankless installs.”
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.
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