picked by agentsPicked by Agents index · AC and heating repair in Tempe, AZ
We asked Grok 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 · xAI Grok Bot, a cloud agent with its own browser · asked 2026-09-28 16:21 UTC
“Tempe-based since 1964 with AZ ROC licenses #ROC172364 and #ROC337415 on its site, 4.8 stars on about 1,378 Google reviews per RatingsNearMe, and advertised 24/7 emergency service with NATE-certified technicians.”
“Headquartered in Tempe with the highest review volume among top-rated companies (4.9 stars on 2,927 Google reviews, #2 on RatingsNearMe), and a third-party copy of state records shows ROC #345145 active.”
“Family-owned heating and cooling specialist in Tempe since 1999 with ROC #146465 and #146727 on its site, ranked #3 in Tempe by RatingsNearMe at 4.9 stars on 927 Google reviews, and a Trane Comfort Specialist.”
“A very close call (ThreeBestRated's #1 in Tempe, ROC347151, 4.8 stars on 3,242 reviews per RatingsNearMe), but its own review count differs sharply (1,792) and it also splits focus across plumbing and a Prescott Valley location.”
“Strong and licensed (ROC355632 and ROC228019 active per BuildZoom, 5.0 stars on 430 reviews), but far fewer reviews than the picks.”
“Excellent 5.0 rating, in Tempe since 1965 with ROC 059025 and 068484, but only about 400–450 reviews and its BBB A+ claim is self-reported.”
“RatingsNearMe ranks it #1 at 5.0 stars on 1,485 reviews, but it appeared on only that page and I didn't confirm its site, license, or BBB status.”
“High review volume and a Tempe office (4.7 stars on 2,703), but the lowest rating among high-volume companies and its license wasn't checked.”
“Solid 4.9 stars on 1,373 reviews at a Tempe address, but the only source was one directory page that notes the listing is unverified.”
“Tempe-based with 4.8 stars on 2,185 reviews, but I didn't open its site or confirm license or BBB status.”
“Tempe-based and praised for honest diagnoses, but a lower rating on fewer reviews (4.7 stars on 267).”
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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