AC Replacement in Arlington, TX
Three flat-rate residential replacement tiers, $8,000-$20,000+. R-454B / R-32 only. Frosty Thermostat free. Licensed TACLA126718E. Financing with $0 down on approved credit.
How Much Does AC Replacement Cost in Arlington?
AC replacement in Arlington runs $8,000-$20,000+ depending on tier, tonnage, and ductwork condition. All three tiers are flat-rate — the price I quote during the free in-home estimate is the price you pay at install. Financing available with $0 down on approved credit.
Stay Cool
Goodman · 15 SEER2 · Single-stage
1-year labor warranty
- Frosty Thermostat (smart WiFi thermostat)
- New disconnect box
- Electrical whip
- Overflow condensate shutoff
Stay Frosty
Carrier · 18 SEER2 · Dual-stage
2-year labor warranty
- Everything in Stay Cool
- Ductwork inspection + sealing (up to 5 connections)
It's A Frosty Life
Trane · 20+ SEER2 · Variable speed
5-year labor warranty
- Everything in Stay Frosty
- Full ductwork inspection + sealing
- Vibration isolation mounts
- 1-year Frosty Club included ($99 value)
Add-on: 10-Year Labor Warranty +$3,500
Adjustments: Electric system −$1,000 · Heat pump +$2,000
Financing Available
$0 down on approved credit through Optimus, Synchrony, GreenSky. A $12,000 Stay Frosty at 9.99% for 120 months runs about $159/month. 50% deposit required at booking.
See Financing OptionsWhat's Included With Every Arlington AC Replacement?
Every tier — Stay Cool, Stay Frosty, It's A Frosty Life — includes the same baseline package. No bait-and-switch, no surprise add-ons at install. Here's exactly what you get.
Why ArlingtonHomeowners Choose Frosty's for AC Replacement
Arlington replacement jobs split cleanly by neighborhood age. The first bucket is central and north Arlington — Rush Creek, Dalworthington Gardens, the older streets around Division and Lamar — where we're constantly pulling out 18-25 year old R-22 systems from 1960s-80s ranch homes. The condenser swap looks straightforward on paper, but the original ductwork in those homes has been baking in 140-160°F attic heat for 40+ years. Smoke-test air leakage routinely reads 25-35%, flex duct inner liners have separated from outer vapor barriers, and returns are undersized for what a modern variable-speed system needs. A proper replacement here is a Manual J load calculation, duct sealing or partial replacement, and right-sized equipment — not a 4-ton drop-in on a house that actually calculates to 3-ton.
The second bucket is south Arlington — Parkside, the 76001-76018 corridor — where homes are 1990s-2010s builds with better duct runs, sometimes zoning, and 2-story floor plans. Customers down there usually land on the Stay Frosty (Carrier, 18 SEER2 dual-stage) tier or step up to It's A Frosty Life (Trane, 20+ SEER2 variable speed). Arlington's humidity reads slightly higher than Plano or McKinney — closer to Joe Pool Lake and the Trinity bottoms — and a variable-speed system pulls latent moisture far better than a single-stage that just slams on and off. For 2-story south Arlington homes especially, the dehumidification difference is noticeable from day one.
Every replacement we install in Arlington includes a Frosty Thermostat (our smart WiFi thermostat — not Nuve), new disconnect box, electrical whip, overflow condensate shutoff, condensate drain treatment, copper line inspection (replaced if needed), permit pulled with the City of Arlington, and full cleanup with haul-away. Labor warranty scales with tier: 1-year on Stay Cool, 2-year on Stay Frosty, 5-year on It's A Frosty Life. Manufacturer equipment warranty on every system. Financing through Optimus, Synchrony, and GreenSky — $0 down on approved credit. License TACLA126718E. Call (469) 254-0548.
Neighborhoods we serve in Arlington: Parkside, Rush Creek, Dalworthington Gardens, Entertainment District
Why Our Credentials Matter for AC Installation
TACLA126718E
Texas HVAC Contractor License held by Mariafernanda Jacobo. Every install permitted under this license with the TDLR.
EPA 608 Universal
Omar Jacobo, #2396328. Required by the U.S. EPA for all new R-454B and R-32 installs under the 2025 refrigerant phase-down.
ENERGY STAR Partner
All three tiers meet or exceed ENERGY STAR SEER2 minimums. Stay Frosty and It's A Frosty Life qualify for utility rebates in many ERCOT territories.
Learn more about our credentials on our About page or visit omar-jacobo.com.
AC Replacement FAQ for Arlington, TX
How much does a new AC system cost in Arlington, TX?
Flat-rate by tier: Stay Cool (Goodman 15 SEER2 single-stage) $8,000-$14,000, Stay Frosty (Carrier 18 SEER2 dual-stage) $12,000-$18,000, It's A Frosty Life (Trane 20+ SEER2 variable speed) $16,000-$20,000+. Exact price depends on tonnage and whether it's electric or heat pump. Heat pump adds $2,000; 10-year labor warranty adds $3,500. Quotes are flat-rate before we start.
What SEER rating do you recommend for south Arlington homes?
For Parkside and the 76001-76018 2-story builds, I recommend 18 SEER2 dual-stage (Stay Frosty) at minimum. Arlington humidity reads slightly higher than the Collin County cities, and dual-stage or variable-speed equipment pulls latent moisture out of the air far better than single-stage. For 2-story homes that struggle with upstairs comfort, the It's A Frosty Life variable-speed (20+ SEER2) is often the smarter long-term call.
Should I replace my 20-year-old R-22 system in Rush Creek or Dalworthington Gardens?
For most 1960s-80s central and north Arlington homes with R-22 systems, yes. R-22 production ended in 2020 and now costs $150-$200 per pound, so any significant leak or compressor failure makes replacement the cheaper long-term choice. We run repair-vs-replace numbers side-by-side and let you decide — no pressure. New installs are R-454B or R-32.
How long does AC installation take in Arlington?
Standard residential replacement is one full day (8-10 hours). Older central/north Arlington homes that need duct repairs, electrical upgrades, or returns added typically take 2 days. We pull the City of Arlington permit before starting and the city inspector comes out within 2-3 weeks of completion. We're about 45 minutes from Arlington via I-30W, so we arrive when we say we will.
Do you offer financing for AC replacement in Arlington?
Yes — Optimus, Synchrony, and GreenSky with $0 down on approved credit. 50% deposit at booking, balance on completion. Application takes 5 minutes and most Arlington homeowners get approved same-day. Monthly payments work out to roughly 1/60th of the system price.
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Written by Omar Jacobo, EPA 608 Universal Certified Lead Technician at Frosty's HVAC LLC. Licensed TACLA126718E. Frosty Club Basic $99/yr · Premium $300/yr.
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Omar Jacobo
EPA 608 Certified Technician (#2396328) | Co-Owner, Frosty's HVAC LLC
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