AC Replacement in Richardson, 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 Richardson?
AC replacement in Richardson 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 Richardson 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 RichardsonHomeowners Choose Frosty's for AC Replacement
Most of our Richardson AC replacement jobs are in Canyon Creek, Arapaho Heights, Huntington Park, and Cottonwood Heights — 1960s-1970s ranch and split-level homes where the original equipment is finally tapping out at 18-25 years. The condenser swap is the easy part. The hard part is what's behind the air handler: original gray flex ductwork from the 1970s with foil tape that gave up in 140-160°F attic heat decades ago. I routinely see 25-35% air leakage in those homes. Dropping a new high-efficiency system onto a leaking duct network is the #1 mistake box-shop contractors make in Richardson — you pay for 18 SEER2 equipment and get 12 SEER2 real-world performance.
Eastern Richardson built out in the 1990s-2000s, so the replacement conversation there is different — better duct condition, often dual-zone systems, and homeowners who lean toward variable-speed equipment. Our customers in those neighborhoods almost always land on the Stay Frosty (Carrier, 18 SEER2 dual-stage) or It's A Frosty Life (Trane, 20+ SEER2 variable speed) tier. The reason is duty cycle — Richardson has a heavy work-from-home population near UT Dallas and the corridor employers, and a variable-speed system running at 40% capacity for 14 hours uses less electricity than a single-stage running full blast for 6.
Every Richardson 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. All equipment comes with manufacturer warranty. Financing through Optimus, Synchrony, and GreenSky — $0 down on approved credit. Manual J load calculation on every job — no guesswork on tonnage.
Neighborhoods we serve in Richardson: Canyon Creek, Arapaho Heights, Huntington Park, Telecom Corridor
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 Richardson, TX
How much does a new AC system cost in Richardson, 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.
Do I need to replace my ductwork too in my Canyon Creek home?
Often, yes. 1970s Canyon Creek homes still running their original gray flex ductwork are usually leaking 25-35% of conditioned air into the attic. Dropping a new high-efficiency system onto leaky ducts wastes most of the efficiency gain. We measure static pressure and run a smoke test before quoting, then give you the honest answer: seal ($350), partial replacement ($700/run), or full duct replacement.
What SEER rating do you recommend for Richardson homes?
For most Richardson homes, 18 SEER2 dual-stage (Stay Frosty) at minimum. Richardson's heavy work-from-home population near UT Dallas and the corridor means systems run 14+ hours a day — a variable-speed 20+ SEER2 system (It's A Frosty Life) typically pays back the upgrade cost in 5-7 years through Oncor bill savings.
Should I replace my 18-25 year old R-22 system in Arapaho Heights?
For most older Richardson homes with R-22 systems, yes. R-22 production ended in 2020 and costs $150-$200/lb now, so any significant leak or compressor failure makes replacement the cheaper long-term choice. We run the numbers both ways and show you side-by-side costs so you can decide — no pressure.
Do you offer financing for AC replacement in Richardson?
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. Applications take 5 minutes and most Richardson 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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