AC Replacement in Dallas, 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 Dallas?
AC replacement in Dallas 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 Dallas 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 DallasHomeowners Choose Frosty's for AC Replacement
Dallas AC replacement jobs are some of the most interesting work we do because the housing stock is so varied. Preston Hollow, Lakewood, and the M Streets are full of 1930s-50s prewar Tudors and craftsmans — beautiful homes with original plaster walls, historic windows, and ductwork that was retrofitted into attics and closets decades after the house was built. Dropping a modern 4-ton variable-speed system into a Preston Hollow Tudor without addressing the undersized ducts and return air path is a classic box-shop mistake. Every replacement we do in these neighborhoods starts with a Manual J load calculation and a serious look at whether the ducts can actually deliver the airflow the new equipment needs.
Uptown high-rises, Deep Ellum lofts, and Oak Lawn townhomes are a completely different animal. We're often working with rooftop condenser placement rules, HOA approval requirements, concrete ceiling duct runs, and condensate lifts. Customers here almost always land on the Stay Frosty (Carrier, 18 SEER2 dual-stage) or It's A Frosty Life (Trane, 20+ SEER2 variable speed) tier because the runtime is heavy and the noise tolerance in a high-rise condo is low — variable-speed equipment runs quieter at partial load. Oak Cliff and Bishop Arts bungalows (1920s-40s) often need a right-sized 2-2.5 ton system and are some of the best candidates for a heat pump in all of Dallas.
Every Dallas replacement 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 through the City of Dallas, and full cleanup with haul-away. Labor warranty scales with the tier: 1-year on Stay Cool, 2-year on Stay Frosty, 5-year on It's A Frosty Life. All equipment carries manufacturer warranty. Financing through Optimus, Synchrony, and GreenSky — $0 down on approved credit.
Neighborhoods we serve in Dallas: Uptown, Oak Lawn, Preston Hollow, Lakewood, Lower Greenville, Bishop Arts, Oak Cliff, Deep Ellum, M Streets
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 Dallas, TX
How much does a new AC system cost in Dallas, TX?
Flat-rate pricing 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. Total range: $8,000-$26,000.
What SEER rating do you recommend for a Preston Hollow or Lakewood home?
For 1930s-50s Preston Hollow, Lakewood, and M Streets homes, I usually recommend 18 SEER2 dual-stage (Stay Frosty) at minimum — but the bigger gains come from fixing the undersized ductwork at the same time. Variable-speed 20+ SEER2 (It's A Frosty Life) shines in these homes because it runs quietly at partial load for hours at a time, which is a better match to how prewar homes lose heat than a single-stage slamming on and off.
How long does AC installation take in Dallas?
Standard residential replacement is one full day (8-10 hours). Preston Hollow Tudors or Oak Cliff bungalows needing duct repair, electrical upgrades, or tight-access work can take 2 days. Uptown high-rise condos with HOA approval requirements sometimes stretch to 2-3 days start to finish. We pull the City of Dallas permit before we start, and the inspector comes out within 2-3 weeks of completion.
My Dallas home has a 15+ year-old R-22 system — should I replace?
For most 1970s-80s Far North Dallas ranch homes still on R-22, yes. R-22 production ended in 2020 and it now costs $150-$200 per pound, so any serious leak or compressor failure makes replacement the better long-term math. We run the numbers both ways — repair vs. replace — and show you the comparison side-by-side so you can decide without pressure.
Do you offer financing for AC replacement in Dallas?
Yes — Optimus, Synchrony, and GreenSky with $0 down on approved credit. 50% deposit at booking, balance on completion. Monthly payment works out to roughly 1/60th of the system price. Applications take about 5 minutes and most Dallas homeowners get approved same-day.
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Free in-home estimate. Flat-rate pricing. $0 down financing on approved credit. Installation typically within 1-2 weeks.
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
Omar has been serving local homeowners since 2018. Learn more
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