AC basics
Cost and money
Four guides on the money side. Prices in North Texas terms rather than national averages — the cooling season here changes the payback maths on almost every efficiency decision.
Guides in this section
HVAC tax credit 2026: what qualifies and how much you get
The 2026 federal 25C credit covers 30% of qualifying HVAC equipment — up to $600 for an AC and $2,000 for a heat pump. What qualifies and what does not.
How much does a furnace cost to replace?
A replacement furnace runs $3,400–$7,600 installed in North Texas. What drives the range, why 80% AFUE is often the rational choice here, and when to replace.
Repair or replace your AC unit?
Multiply your AC’s age by the repair quote. Over $5,000 leans replace. Where that rule works, where it breaks down, and the failures that decide it outright.
Does a new AC unit increase home value?
A new AC recovers roughly 35–60% of its cost at resale — but its real effect is on saleability. What it does to inspection negotiations and time on market.
Find out what your house actually needs
A load calculation, a fixed written quote, and a straight answer about whether you should be replacing at all. Free, with no sales presentation attached.