AC Replacement in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth?
AC replacement in Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort WorthHomeowners Choose Frosty's for AC Replacement
Fort Worth replacements are anything but one-size-fits-all. In Fairmount, Arlington Heights, and Near Southside (76104, 76107, 76110), we're replacing systems inside 1910s-1930s Craftsman and Tudor homes where the original build never contemplated ductwork. The equipment swap is the easy part — the real work is Manual J load calculation on a house with plaster walls, single-pane historic windows, and attic insulation measured in inches rather than R-values. I've seen box-shop contractors drop 4-ton systems into 1,800 sqft historic homes and wonder why the humidity is 65% inside. The right answer is usually a smaller, dual-stage system with proper duct design.
Ridglea, Tanglewood, and Wedgwood (76116, 76109, 76133) are 1950s-70s ranch and split-level territory. The original systems — 18 to 22 years old, R-22, single-stage — are straightforward swap-outs, but the ductwork is usually gray flex with taped joints that failed a decade ago in the 140-160°F attic heat. A proper replacement includes duct sealing or partial replacement, right-sized equipment, and a Manual D calculation for duct sizing. Westover Hills and TCU-area estate homes often need zoned systems with variable-speed equipment — It's A Frosty Life (Trane, 20+ SEER2) fits those homes. North Fort Worth 76137/76244 is 1990s-2010s two-story builds where the Stay Frosty (Carrier, 18 SEER2 dual-stage) solves the upstairs-downstairs imbalance most effectively.
Every 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, 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. Because Fort Worth is a 45-minute drive, I plan installs as full-day jobs — showing up at 8 AM, done by evening, not dragging a two-day install across two separate trips. Financing through Optimus, Synchrony, and GreenSky — $0 down on approved credit.
Neighborhoods we serve in Fort Worth: Sundance Square, TCU, Westover Hills, Arlington Heights, Fairmount, Near Southside, Ridglea, Tanglewood
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 Fort Worth, TX
How much does a new AC system cost in Fort Worth, 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-$26,000. 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.
What SEER rating do you recommend for a Westover Hills estate home?
Westover Hills homes are typically 4,000-8,000 sqft with multiple zones and deserve a variable-speed 20+ SEER2 system — It's A Frosty Life (Trane). On estate-sized homes, a variable-speed system running at 30-40% capacity for longer cycles dehumidifies better, runs quieter, and uses noticeably less electricity than a single-stage running full blast. The Oncor bill savings typically cover the tier upgrade in 5-7 years.
Can you replace the AC in a historic Fairmount home without damaging original finishes?
Yes — that's most of what we do in the historic core. We work with existing supply routing where possible, minimize new drywall cuts, and never run unshielded copper or refrigerant lines across original plaster. If the existing ductwork is unsalvageable, we talk through options (including partial replacement that preserves accessible supply runs) before touching anything. Historic-home AC takes more time; I quote it flat-rate so you're not billed by the hour.
How long does AC installation take in Fort Worth?
Standard residential replacement is one full day (8-10 hours). Historic homes in Fairmount/Arlington Heights, or estate homes in Westover Hills with multi-zone reconfigurations, can take 2 days. We pull the City of Fort Worth permit before we start, and the inspector comes out within 2-3 weeks of completion.
Do you offer financing for AC replacement in Fort Worth?
Yes — Optimus, Synchrony, and GreenSky with $0 down on approved credit. 50% deposit at booking, balance on completion. Monthly payments work out to roughly 1/60th of the system price. Financing applications take 5 minutes and most Fort Worth 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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