Heating Replacement in The Colony, TX
Three flat-rate residential furnace & heat pump replacement tiers, $8,000-$20,000+. Gas furnace or heat pump configurations. Frosty Thermostat free. Licensed TACLA126718E. Financing with $0 down on approved credit.
How Much Does Heating Replacement Cost in The Colony?
Heating replacement in The Colony runs $8,000-$20,000+ depending on tier, capacity, and whether you choose a gas furnace or a heat pump. 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.
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
Heat pump add-on: +$2,000 over gas furnace in the same tier (combined heating + cooling)
Financing Available
$0 down on approved credit through Optimus, Synchrony, GreenSky. A $12,000 Stay Frosty heating replacement at 9.99% for 120 months runs about $159/month. 50% deposit required at booking.
See Financing OptionsWhat's Included With Every The Colony Heating 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 Heating Replacement
The Colony furnace and heat pump replacements split along neighborhood lines. In 1990s Indian Creek we mostly replace 20-25 year old gas furnaces with 96% AFUE two-stage units. For those homes I usually recommend a matched system (furnace + AC in the same tier) because mixing a new high-efficiency AC with an old furnace means the variable-speed blower can't actually modulate properly and you lose most of the efficiency gain. Indian Creek ductwork usually needs sealing or partial replacement on the same job — it's 25-30 years old and it shows.
Grandscape and Rivers Edge homeowners more often ask me about heat pumps, and in The Colony's climate — 20-30 freeze nights, but 200+ cooling days a year, plus the lake-effect humidity — a modern variable-speed heat pump (Trane, Carrier) genuinely makes sense. You get heating and cooling from one system, efficiency down to about 15°F ambient (below that, the electric heat strips kick in), and you lose the annual gas furnace safety inspection worry because there's no combustion happening. Heat pumps add about $2,000 over the base tier but often qualify for federal tax credits (check with your tax person) and some Oncor rebates. Austin Ranch townhomes get heat pump recommendations almost by default — tight mechanical closets and shared walls make gas venting complicated, and heat pumps eliminate the issue.
Every heating replacement in The Colony includes: new disconnect and electrical whip (if needed), proper flue venting or heat pump line set, permit, Frosty Thermostat (our smart WiFi thermostat — not Nuve), condensate management on the new coil, and full cleanup/haul-away. Labor warranty matches the tier: 1-year on Stay Cool, 2-year on Stay Frosty, 5-year on It's A Frosty Life. Financing 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 Heating 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 heat pump installs with R-454B, R-32, and legacy refrigerants under the 2025 phase-down.
DOE Efficiency Partner
All three tiers meet or exceed U.S. Department of Energy AFUE and SEER2 minimums. 90%+ AFUE and 20+ SEER2 tiers qualify for some utility rebates.
Learn more about our credentials on our About page or visit omar-jacobo.com.
Heating Replacement FAQ for The Colony, TX
Should I get a furnace or heat pump in The Colony?
Depends on your existing setup. If you have natural gas already and a straightforward venting path, a 96% AFUE two-stage furnace is typically cheapest to operate through 20-30 freeze nights. If you're electric-only, in Austin Ranch townhomes where venting is complicated, or want one system for both heating and cooling, a modern variable-speed heat pump works well in The Colony and qualifies for federal tax credits. We run both numbers so you can compare.
How much does heating replacement cost in The Colony, TX?
Full system replacement runs $8,000-$20,000+ depending on tier and whether it's gas furnace, heat pump, or electric. Stay Cool (Goodman 15 SEER2) $8,000-$14,000, Stay Frosty (Carrier 18 SEER2) $12,000-$18,000, It's A Frosty Life (Trane 20+ SEER2) $16,000-$20,000+. Heat pump adds $2,000 over the base tier; 10-year labor warranty adds $3,500.
What size furnace do I need for my The Colony home?
It depends on square footage, insulation, window area, and ductwork — not just a rule of thumb. We run a Manual J load calculation on every replacement, which is the ACCA standard for sizing. Indian Creek homes in the 2,000-2,800 sqft range typically need 60,000-80,000 BTU furnaces. Oversizing is a bigger problem than undersizing — it causes short cycling, temperature swings, and humidity issues.
How long does a new furnace or heat pump last in The Colony?
Gas furnaces: 15-20 years with annual maintenance. Heat pumps: 12-15 years because they run year-round for both heating and cooling. Lakefront homes in Stewart Peninsula and Rivers Edge sometimes run shorter due to humidity-driven corrosion — another reason variable-speed equipment is worth it there. Frosty Club Premium ($300/yr) includes 2 tune-ups which extend equipment life significantly.
Do you offer financing for heating replacement in The Colony?
Yes — Optimus, Synchrony, and GreenSky with $0 down on approved credit. 50% deposit at booking, balance on completion. Application takes 5 minutes and most The Colony homeowners get approved same-day. Monthly payments work out to roughly 1/60th of the system price.
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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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