Heating Replacement in University Park, 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 University Park?
Heating replacement in University Park 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 University Park 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 University ParkHomeowners Choose Frosty's for Heating Replacement
University Park heating replacements come with the same complications as the AC side — most of the homes are 1920s-1950s originals around Caruth Homeplace and the SMU-adjacent streets that have been gut-renovated 2-3 times, which means the furnace I'm pulling out is the 3rd or 4th the house has ever had. The mechanical closet, attic space, or basement-equivalent crawl was rarely designed for the equipment the previous contractor put in, and I've seen flue venting routed in ways that wouldn't pass current code. A proper UP heating replacement means right-sizing through Manual J, planning the flue or heat pump line set carefully, and respecting the historic finishes around the work area.
Many University Park homeowners ask me about heat pumps, especially during gut renovations or when the gas service to a closet handler is hard to maintain. In Dallas's climate — 20-30 freeze nights, but 200+ cooling days a year — 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. For multi-zone setups in larger UP homes, heat pumps pair well with variable-speed handlers.
Every heating replacement in University Park 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. We protect original floors, plaster walls, and historic millwork during the install. 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 University Park: Caruth Homeplace, SMU area, Snider Plaza, Hillcrest
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 University Park, TX
Should I get a furnace or heat pump in University Park?
Depends on your existing setup and the closet handler space. If you have natural gas already and a properly vented mechanical closet, a 96% AFUE two-stage furnace is typically cheapest to operate through Dallas's 20-30 freeze nights. If you're doing a full renovation, going electric, or want to simplify with one system for heating and cooling, a modern variable-speed heat pump works well in UP and qualifies for federal tax credits. We run both numbers so you can compare.
How much does heating replacement cost in University Park, 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. Multi-zone setups in larger UP homes can run higher.
What size furnace do I need for my University Park 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. University Park homes from the 1920s-1950s often have less insulation and more glazing than modern builds, which affects the calc. Oversizing is a bigger problem than undersizing — it causes short cycling, temperature swings, and humidity issues, all of which are hard on original plaster walls and historic finishes.
How long does a new furnace or heat pump last in University Park?
Gas furnaces: 15-20 years with annual maintenance. Heat pumps: 12-15 years because they run year-round for both heating and cooling. Variable-speed equipment tends to last longer than single-stage because it doesn't cycle on/off as hard. UP homes on their 3rd or 4th system often see equipment fail earlier when prior installs were undersized or improperly vented — Frosty Club Premium ($300/yr) includes 2 tune-ups which extend equipment life significantly.
Do you offer financing for heating replacement in University Park?
Yes — Optimus, Synchrony, and GreenSky with $0 down on approved credit. 50% deposit at booking, balance on completion. Application takes 5 minutes and most University Park 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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