Free HVAC Second Opinions
Told you need a $12,000–$20,000 new AC or furnace? Don't sign anything until a non-commissioned SunDollar technician gives you a $0, honest second opinion.
We Fix Systems Other Companies Condemn
Over 60% of the "condemned" AC and furnace systems we inspect for a second opinion can be safely and reliably repaired for a fraction of replacement cost.
Competitor told the homeowner the compressor was 'locked up' and the entire 7-year-old 4-ton system needed immediate replacement.
A failed dual-run capacitor and a pitted contactor preventing the compressor from starting. Compressor windings and refrigerant pressures tested 100% healthy.
Replaced capacitor & contactor on the spot — saved homeowner over $14,000.
Competitor claimed the gas furnace had a 'cracked heat exchanger' and shut off the gas valve during a winter tune-up.
Performed a camera borescope inspection and combustion CO test — heat exchanger was completely intact with 0 ppm carbon monoxide. The issue was simply a dirty flame sensor.
Cleaned flame sensor & verified safe operation — saved homeowner over $12,300.
Competitor said the indoor coil had a massive refrigerant leak and was obsolete.
Electronic ultrasonic leak detector traced the leak to a loose Schrader valve core at the outdoor service port — not the evaporator coil.
Replaced Schrader core under pressure & topped off refrigerant — system cooling at a 20°F temperature split.
And What If Your Unit Truly Needs Replacement?
Sometimes a 15-year-old compressor really is grounded or an R-22 evaporator coil has ruptured beyond repair. Even then, getting a second opinion from SunDollar saves you thousands.
Unlike companies that hide their prices behind a 2-hour kitchen-table sales pitch, we publish our exact installed system bundle prices online — starting at $7,062 complete (equipment, labor, float switch, and 10-to-12-year warranty included).
What Our Free Second Opinion Includes:
- ✓Full Mechanical & Electrical Test: We test compressor windings (megohmmeter test), capacitors, contactors, blower amp draw, and static pressure.
- ✓Electronic Refrigerant & Heat Exchanger Verification: We verify whether a claimed "freon leak" or "cracked heat exchanger" actually exists with calibrated instruments and camera inspection.
- ✓Side-by-Side Repair vs. Replace Breakdown: You get a written flat-rate repair option alongside transparent replacement numbers — zero pressure either way.
Second Opinion FAQs
Is the HVAC second opinion really 100% free?
Yes. Whether you have a written replacement quote from another company or were verbally told your AC or furnace needs to be replaced, our on-site diagnostic and second opinion is 100% free ($0 diagnostic fee and $0 trip fee across all 57 DFW & East Texas cities we serve).
Why do so many HVAC companies push full system replacements?
Many large HVAC companies in DFW have been bought by private equity firms and pay their 'service technicians' on commission for selling new units or handing over 'turnover leads' to comfort advisors. At SunDollar, our technicians are mechanics — not commissioned salespeople. Our goal is to fix your unit if it is safe and cost-effective to do so.
What if my system genuinely DOES need to be replaced?
If your compressor is truly grounded or your system is beyond cost-effective repair, we publish our complete installed system bundle prices right on our website — starting at $7,062 installed (equipment, labor, and 10-to-12-year warranty included). Because we don't have bloated sales commissions or TV ad budgets, our replacement prices typically save homeowners $3,000 to $6,000 compared to big-box quotes.
How fast can you come out for a second opinion?
We offer same-day and next-day appointments across North Dallas (Frisco, Little Elm, Plano, McKinney, Prosper, Dallas) and East Texas (Kaufman, Kemp, Mabank, Gun Barrel City, Terrell, Forney).