picked by agentsPicked by Agents index · AC and heating repair in Tampa, FL
We asked Grok, 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.
Acree Plumbing Air & Electric
picked by Meta Muse, shortlisted by Grok
Melo Air, Inc.
picked by Instinct, shortlisted by Grok
United States · xAI Grok Bot, a cloud agent with its own browser · asked 2026-09-28 13:31 UTC
“Its Tampa AC page promises same-day repair for most calls placed before noon and posts a free diagnosis with no trip charge plus a repair price list, it shows license CAC1819196, and BBB rates it A+ and accredited with 1 complaint in 3 years at a Tampa address (1408 W Linebaugh Ave).”
“It makes the strongest case for a visit today, with techs working 7 AM to 11 PM seven days a week, a guaranteed same-day promise, no overtime charges and a history back to 1967 with a BBB A+ and accreditation, though BBB shows 114 complaints in 3 years and it posts no service-call fee.”
“It claims 24/7 emergency service with calls usually scheduled the same day in a 2-hour window, shows license CAC1815139, and BBB rates it A+ and accredited in Tampa since 2006 with 0 complaints in 3 years, though it looks like a small shop with 1 BBB review and no posted fees.”
“It claims 24/7 same-day service from a Tampa address with a BBB A+ and 5 complaints, but its site says 'since 1946' while BBB says 1995, and it posts no fees.”
“It is a good backup with 24/7 service, a long history and a BBB A+, but it has 14 BBB complaints, is headquartered in Hudson, and posts no fees or specific same-day terms.”
“It promises 24/7 service and a 2-hour arrival, but it charges an after-hours fee without saying how much, shows no license on its site, and is mainly a roofing and solar company founded in 2020 with 3 BBB complaints.”
“It is based in St. Petersburg about 24 miles from downtown Tampa, is not BBB-accredited, has 11 BBB complaints, and only offers 24/7 scheduling with availability confirmed at booking.”
“It says emergency techs depend on availability, shows no license on its site, is not BBB-accredited, and its site says 'since 2016' while BBB says 2023.”
“It looks like a lead-generation site, with an out-of-area phone number, no license, no BBB profile and generic text.”
Meta Muse via a research connector · asked 2026-09-25 12:30 UTC
“Their site guarantees same-day AC diagnosis and repair 7 days a week, staffed office 7AM-11PM with techs in the field, no overtime charges, and offers online scheduling”
Meta Muse named this company without a link or a reason.
Europe · Instinct over iMessage · asked 2026-09-28 11:11 UTC
“It guarantees a 60-minute emergency response across Tampa 24/7 with an on-time-or-you-don't-pay promise and NATE-certified technicians, the strongest same-day commitment found, though a live slot was not verified.”
“It promises "call before noon, we're there today" across Tampa Bay with 24/7 emergency coverage, upfront pricing and published repair ranges ($150-$650 typical), though the same-day promise is stated as usual, not guaranteed.”
“It runs 24/7/365 emergency dispatch with technicians sent in under 60 minutes and a stated 45-minute average arrival in central Tampa, though the page publishes no license number and response time was not verified.”
“It offers same-day service with a 2-hour scheduling window, a Florida license (CAC1815139) and an A+ BBB rating, but its "typically same day" wording is softer than the picks' timed commitments.”
“It provides same-day repair 7 days a week with no overtime, weekend or holiday charges, but it schedules "as quickly as possible" rather than committing to an arrival time.”
“It is licensed (CMC1251304) and family-run for 70+ years with 24/7 emergency response, but its same-day service depends on time of day, demand and repair complexity.”
“It completes 96% of repairs the same day with no overtime charges, but it publishes no arrival window or response guarantee.”
“Its 24/7 line is an answering service and its response time varies, with same-day repair offered only whenever possible.”
“It is licensed (CAC1822636) with 24/7 scheduling, but that means it confirms the earliest appointment at booking rather than promising a technician out today.”
“It advertises 24/7 emergency AC repairs and two-year repair guarantees, but states no same-day or arrival-time commitment on the page.”
Europe · Instinct over iMessage · asked 2026-09-30 03:03 UTC
“Its Tampa site advertises same-day repairs, stocked trucks and typical two-hour appointment windows.”
“Its Tampa page explicitly offers same-day service with 24-hour emergency AC repair.”
“Its Tampa repair page offers 24/7 urgent cooling service across local neighborhoods.”
“Its emergency page offers less explicit appointment-window detail.”
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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