AC Replacement in The Colony, 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 The Colony?
AC replacement in The Colony 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 The Colony 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 The ColonyHomeowners Choose Frosty's for AC Replacement
The Colony replacement jobs break into three buckets. The first is 1990s-era Indian Creek — single-family homes now 25-30 years old running on original equipment that's well past its service life. Those are straight furnace-and-AC swaps, but the ductwork is almost always original flex duct with failed mastic and 20-30% air leakage. A proper replacement there isn't just the condenser on the pad — it's a Manual J load calculation, duct sealing at minimum, and right-sized equipment. Oversizing is the #1 mistake we see from box-shop contractors in older Colony neighborhoods.
The second bucket is the lakefront — Stewart Peninsula, Rivers Edge — where Lewisville Lake humidity drives coil corrosion faster than inland DFW. For these homes I strongly recommend the Stay Frosty (Carrier, 18 SEER2 dual-stage) or It's A Frosty Life (Trane, 20+ SEER2 variable speed) tier, because variable-speed compressors run longer cycles at lower capacity, which pulls more moisture out of the air. Lower indoor humidity means less coil sweat, less drain-pan sludge, and longer equipment life on the water. The third bucket is Austin Ranch townhomes and Grandscape new builds — Austin Ranch needs zoning-aware replacements with vibration isolation mounts for shared walls, and Grandscape homes almost always want the variable-speed tier to match the 2020s build-out.
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. All equipment comes with manufacturer warranty. Financing available through Optimus, Synchrony, and GreenSky — $0 down on approved credit.
Neighborhoods we serve in The Colony: Austin Ranch, Grandscape, Rivers Edge, Indian Creek, Stewart Peninsula
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 The Colony, TX
How much does a new AC system cost in The Colony, 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.
What SEER rating do you recommend for Stewart Peninsula lakefront homes?
For lakefront homes in Stewart Peninsula and Rivers Edge, I recommend 18 SEER2 dual-stage (Stay Frosty) at minimum, and ideally 20+ SEER2 variable-speed (It's A Frosty Life). Lewisville Lake humidity drives coil corrosion, and variable-speed systems run longer at lower capacity, which dehumidifies better and extends coil life. Typical payback through Oncor bill savings is 5-7 years.
How long does AC installation take in The Colony?
Standard residential replacement is one full day (8-10 hours). Austin Ranch townhomes with tight mechanical closets and zoning work can take 1.5 days. Older Indian Creek homes requiring ductwork repair can run 2 days. We pull the permit before we start, and the city inspector comes out within 2-3 weeks of completion.
Should I replace my 1990s Indian Creek AC system?
If your system is 20+ years old and you're putting $1,000+ per year into repairs, replacement is usually the cheaper long-term choice. Indian Creek homes often need duct sealing or partial duct replacement alongside the equipment swap — we do Manual J load calculations and Manual D duct sizing so the new system is actually right-sized, not just bigger.
Do you offer financing for AC replacement in The Colony?
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 The Colony 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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