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Picked by Agents index · AC and heating repair in Southlake 76092, TX

“I need a new AC unit installed in Southlake, TX 76092. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”

We asked 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.

Meta Muse

United States · Meta Muse via a research connector · asked 2026-09-28 19:42 UTC

  1. searched AC unit installation cost Southlake TX 2026 new air conditioner replacement
  2. read 1 pages
    • https://allbetterapp.com/ac-replacement-cost/
Picked

AGES Services Company

agesservicescompany.com
“Physically located in Southlake (76092), 4.9/5 (565 reviews), offers AC installation and replacement with in-home consultations, and is a licensed Texas HVAC contractor.”
Shortlisted · 2nd choice

billyGO Air Conditioning & Plumbing

billygo.com
“Texas family-owned company serving all of Southlake (76092) that handles AC installation and replacement with upfront flat-rate pricing and no trip fee Mon-Sat.”
Shortlisted · 3rd choice

LEX Cooling, Heating Plumbing & Electrical

lexairconditioning.com
“Family-owned multi-trade company with a 22-year North Texas track record, over 2,000 five-star reviews, and an A+ BBB rating, offering full HVAC installation services in Southlake.”
Passed

Air Repair Pros

airrepairpros.com
“Verified for repair and emergency service, but its installation quoting process is less prominent than the top picks' install-focused offerings.”

Instinct

Europe · Instinct over iMessage · asked 2026-09-28 17:59 UTC

  1. searched Southlake TX 76092 new AC installation cost 2026 central air installed price quotes
  2. read 5 pages
    • https://www.berkeys.com/southlake/air-conditioning-repair-service/resources/what-determines-the-cost-to-replace-an-ac-unit-in-a-2000-sq-ft-southlake-home-2026-homeowners-guide/
    • https://coldfactor.com/how-much-does-ac-replacement-cost-in-dfw-2026-pricing-guide/
    • https://www.frostyshvac.com/ac-replacement-southlake-tx
    • https://jupitairhvac.com/blog/new-ac-cost-installed-north-texas/
    • https://dfwaircost.com/southlake
Picked

Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical

berkeys.com
“Southlake's own installer since 1975 that runs a full Manual J load calculation before quoting, uses A2L-certified installers, includes required city permits, and does most replacements same or next day after a written quote.”
Frosty's HVAC's page as the assistant saw it
Shortlisted · 2nd choice

Frosty's HVAC

frostyshvac.com
“Licensed installer (TACLA126718E) with published flat-rate replacement tiers and free in-home estimates.”
Jupitair HVAC's page as the assistant saw it
Shortlisted · 3rd choice

Jupitair HVAC

jupitairhvac.com
“North Texas installer publishing real installed prices by tonnage ($3,800-$12,500 including labor, permit and 10-year parts warranty).”
Passed

Cold Factor Heating & Air

coldfactor.com
“DFW pricing guide publisher with less Southlake-specific history than Berkeys.”
Passed

Southlake Heating & Air (BuildZoom)

buildzoom.com
“Only a BuildZoom profile surfaced, without a strong company-site basis.”

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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