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Tempe AC Replacementby AC Rebel (602) 635-4600Tempe’s AC replacement specialists
Your next AC, priced for your Tempe home.
AC replacement is all we do, so you get a lower price, a faster install and a crew that does this every single day. See your real installed price and buy your new AC online today, with no salesman at your kitchen table.
By AC Rebel · Most installations within 48 hours · 10 year parts · 2 year labor
AC Rebel LLC · Licensed Arizona contractor · ROC 368646
3 ton split heat pump, installed
Single-stage$6,995
Two-stage$9,595
Variable-speed$11,495
Max efficiency$14,095
The quick answer
How much does AC replacement cost in Tempe, AZ?
A 3 ton split heat pump is $6,995 installed for single-stage, $9,595 for two-stage, $11,495 for variable-speed and $14,095 for max efficiency. Each price includes the outdoor unit, the matched air handler, a new thermostat, installation and haul away. A two-story home with two systems prices each one separately. Dealer quotes in Tempe for comparable equipment usually land between $12,000 and $16,000.
Prices from our live catalog · Updated October 2026
| Installed price, 3 ton | $6,995 to $14,095 |
|---|---|
| Electric utility | SRP (APS in a pocket near downtown and ASU) |
| Typical system size | 2.5 to 5 tons |
| Typical system age at replacement | Varies by neighborhood; see the guide below |
| Installation time | 6 to 8 hours per system |
| When it happens | Most installations within 48 hours of your order |
| Coverage | 10 yr parts · 2 yr labor · 1 yr free maintenance |
Buy online today
Real installed prices. Order your new AC in minutes.
Answer a few questions about your system, compare single-stage, two-stage, variable-speed and max efficiency side by side, and order online whenever you’re ready. Your price includes the equipment, installation and haul away, so what you see is what you pay.
- No more wasted afternoonsSkip waiting around for an estimate appointment. Your real installed price takes a few minutes, whenever it suits you.
- No salesman in your living roomNobody walks your house to size you up. You see every option and price on your own screen.
- No high-pressure “sign today” dealsYour price doesn’t expire the moment someone leaves. Compare it, sleep on it, call us with questions.
- The price you see is the price you payEquipment, installation, thermostat and haul away are all in it. Anything your home needs beyond a standard install is priced before you pay.
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A specialist, not a middleman. You keep the difference.
Thousands less for the same equipment
Fewer hands between the factory and your home means less markup in your price. No showroom, no commissioned salesperson, no dealer margin, so you keep the $3,000+ a traditional quote adds.
Your price, without the sales pitch
Your full installed price is right here online. No in-home pitch, no pressure, and no number that changes once the truck shows up.
A top-rated crew, picked for you
We hand-pick licensed, insured local crews rated 4.5 stars or better, so you get a great installer without doing the research. One phone number covers you before and after.
A traditional Tempe HVAC quote
- Manufacturer
- Distributor
- Dealer showroom
- Commissioned salesperson
- Your home
Usually $12,000 to $16,000 for one system
AC Rebel
- Manufacturer
- Distributor
- AC Rebel online price
- Your home
From $6,995 installed for 3 tons
Built for how Tempe homes are built.
1973median year
Tempe’s single-family homes are older than most
The median Tempe single-family home was built in 1973, and 68% were built before 1980. Most have replaced their original AC already.
58%rented
A city of rentals
Most occupied homes in Tempe are rented. Single-stage is the smart buy for a rental: our most affordable option for dependable cooling.
MostlySRP
SRP serves most of the city
APS serves a pocket around downtown and ASU; the rest of Tempe is SRP, with the Cool Cash rebate.
- 1973Median year Tempe single-family homes were built
- 68%Of single-family homes built before 1980
- 1,790Square feet in the typical Tempe home
- 111Days a year at 100°F or hotter*
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024; Maricopa County Assessor; *National Weather Service, Phoenix Sky Harbor, 1991–2020 normals.
Tempe neighborhood AC guide
When your neighborhood was built tells you where your AC stands.
Build years and home sizes come from Maricopa County Assessor records for each community. Here’s what they mean for the AC in your home.
Maple-Ash
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1925–1955
- Typical home
- 1,620 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85281
Homes here were built 1925–1955, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
Its Park Tract section was platted in 1924, with peak construction in 1928-1930, per the City of Tempe's historic preservation office.
Mitchell Park
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1950–1969
- Typical home
- 1,330 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85281
Homes here were built 1950–1969, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
Tempe's Historic Preservation Commission lists Mitchell's Subdivisions among the city's postwar neighborhoods of historic interest.
Papago Park / Cavalier Hills
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1959–1962
- Typical home
- 1,590 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85288
Homes here were built 1959–1962, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
These north Tempe homes moved to the new 85288 ZIP code, created by USPS in July 2022.
Broadmor
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1957–1963
- Typical home
- 2,060 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85282
Homes here were built 1957–1963, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
Homes sit on lots of about 10,000 sq ft, among the largest in central Tempe, per Maricopa County Assessor records.
Hughes Acres
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1959–1967
- Typical home
- 1,650 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85282
Homes here were built 1959–1967, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
Tempe's Historic Preservation Commission lists Hughes Acres among the city's postwar subdivisions of historic interest.
Tempe Gardens
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1961–1963
- Typical home
- 1,650 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85282
Homes here were built 1961–1963, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
Nearly every home was built in a three-year window, 1961-1963, per Maricopa County Assessor records.
Shalimar
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1965–1977
- Typical home
- 2,240 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85282
Homes here were built 1965–1977, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
The main neighborhood is a voluntary association; Village at Shalimar and Shalimar East have their own HOAs, per the City of Tempe's association registry.
The Lakes
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1971–1979
- Typical home
- 2,210 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85283
Homes here were built 1971–1979, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
747 of its 794 single-family homes were built in the 1970s, per Maricopa County Assessor records.
Optimist Park
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1972–1978
- Typical home
- 1,750 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85283
Homes here were built 1972–1978, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
About 1,760 single-family homes, almost all built in the 1970s, per Maricopa County Assessor records.
Warner Ranch
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1986–1991
- Typical home
- 2,210 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85284
Original systems here would be 35 to 40 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Tempe AC typically lasts.
Made up of seven City-registered HOAs, including Warner Ranch Landing, Manor and Village.
Circle G Ranches
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1980–1994
- Typical home
- 4,310 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85284
Original systems here would be 32 to 46 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Tempe AC typically lasts.
Median lot is about three-quarters of an acre, the largest of any Tempe neighborhood here, per Maricopa County Assessor records.
Build years are the middle 80% of homes in each community; sizes are median living area. Sources: Maricopa County Assessor parcel records; community association and city sources.
SRP or APS?
Get the most from whichever utility you have.
Cash back with SRP Cool Cash
SRP pays $75 per ton on a single stage system, $150 on two stage and $225 on variable speed, for systems rated 15.2 SEER2 or higher. On a 3 ton variable-speed system that’s $675 back. We handle the paperwork.
On an APS time-of-use plan
APS charges its on-peak price from 4 to 7 p.m. on weekdays. A two stage or variable speed system runs gentler through those hours, so two-stage and inverter systems keep paying you back on your summer bills.
On APS? The savings are built in
APS discontinued its AC rebate on January 1, 2026, so there’s no rebate to wait for. Our published installed price is already thousands below a typical dealer quote, and APS Cool Rewards can still pay you for a smart thermostat.
Tempe homes we see every week
Whatever your Tempe home has, you’re covered.
A rooftop unit
If your system sits on the roof, rooftop units have their own published price with the crane lift included, so there’s no surprise lift charge.
A rental near ASU
Fast installs on days that work for you and your tenants, a set price before you pay, and the same warranties as any home.
A 1950s or 1960s ranch home
Postwar Tempe neighborhoods often have smaller systems. We size the new one to the home, not a bigger number.
A large home with more than one system
Each system is priced on its own, so you can replace the ones that are due and keep the rest running.
Air handler up in the attic
Attic installs have their own set price, shown before you pay, so there are no add-ons on install day.
Hot back bedrooms
Get the real fix, not a bigger bill. A bigger unit rarely cools far rooms; the cause is usually airflow. Tell us, and your installer will check it.
What size does a Tempe home need?
| 2.5 ton | 1960s block homes near ASU, about 1,000 to 1,400 square feet |
|---|---|
| 3 ton | Ranch homes of 1,400 to 1,800 square feet, often rooftop units |
| 4 ton | South Tempe two story homes of 1,800 to 2,400 square feet |
| 5 ton | Larger homes of 2,400 to 3,000 square feet |
The size on your current system’s label is the best starting point. In a two-story home, each floor’s system is sized on its own.
Before you replace
Good questions to ask before you replace your AC in Tempe.
My Tempe home was built in the 1960s. Can it take a modern heat pump?
Yes. A standard replacement connects to your existing ducts and electrical service, and we size the new system to the house.
Is my home on SRP or APS?
Most of Tempe is SRP. APS serves a pocket around downtown and ASU. Your bill shows which one, and only SRP customers get Cool Cash.
I own a rental. Which option makes sense?
Usually single-stage: our most affordable option for dependable cooling, with the same 10 year parts and 2 year labor coverage.
Holding a quote from another Tempe company?
Compare it line for line: equipment, installation, warranties and what’s left out.
Repair or replace?
When the original unit finally quits.
A Tempe system usually lasts 10 to 13 years, because it runs hard most of the year. One that has made it past 18 has done its job, and repairs at that age tend to come in bunches.
If yours still runs on R-22 refrigerant, a leak is where repair stops making sense: that refrigerant is no longer made, and recharges keep getting more expensive. A failed compressor on an old system points the same way.
Repair still makes sense on a system under about 7 years old when the fix is small and doesn’t involve refrigerant or the compressor.
Tempe AC replacement FAQ
Straight answers to the common questions.
How much does AC replacement cost in Tempe, AZ?
A 3 ton split heat pump is $6,995 installed for single-stage, $9,595 for two-stage, $11,495 for variable-speed and $14,095 for max efficiency. Each price includes the outdoor unit, the matched air handler, a new thermostat, installation and haul away. A two-story home with two systems prices each one separately. Dealer quotes in Tempe for comparable equipment usually land between $12,000 and $16,000.
What size AC does a Tempe home need?
Most Tempe homes need 2.5 to 5 tons. Start with the size on the label of the system you have now. 1960s block homes near ASU, about 1,000 to 1,400 square feet usually run 2.5 tons. Ranch homes of 1,400 to 1,800 square feet, often rooftop units usually run 3 tons. South Tempe two story homes of 1,800 to 2,400 square feet usually run 4 tons. Larger homes of 2,400 to 3,000 square feet usually run 5 tons.
Who provides electricity in Tempe, and is there an AC rebate?
Tempe is served by SRP and APS. APS's service-area map shows APS serving a pocket around downtown Tempe and ASU; the rest of the city is SRP. Your bill shows which you have. If you’re on SRP: SRP’s Cool Cash rebate pays $75 per ton for single stage, $150 for two stage and $225 for variable speed systems rated 15.2 SEER2 or higher, installed by an Arizona-licensed contractor before April 30, 2027. We file the SRP application for you. If you’re on APS: APS discontinued its AC rebate on January 1, 2026.
How long does AC replacement take in Tempe?
Most installations happen within 48 hours of your order, on days that work for you. The installation itself takes 6 to 8 hours per system, and both floors of a two-story home usually fit in one day.
Can someone come look at my AC in Tempe before I buy?
Yes. Most people order without a visit, but if you'd rather have someone see it in person first, just ask. We'll send a licensed contractor out for a free look.
Should I repair or replace a 20-year-old AC in Tempe?
Usually replace. Systems here typically last 10 to 13 years because they run hard most of the year. A refrigerant leak on an R-22 system or a failed compressor on an old unit is a replacement decision. Repair makes sense on a system under about 7 years old when the fix is small.
Why is AC Rebel cheaper than a traditional Tempe HVAC company?
AC replacement is all we do, and we sell every system at a published installed price. With no showroom, no commissioned salesperson and no dealer markup, you pay thousands less for the same equipment brands. We cut the salesman and the showroom, not the install: your system goes in with one of our licensed partner companies, the same pros we use for our own homes.
Sources: SRP air conditioner and heat pump rebates · Updated October 2026
Who installs it
The same pros we use for our own homes.
Never a random contractor. Your system is installed by one of our partner companies, under their own Arizona license: installers we know personally and picked ourselves. Our price is low because we cut the salesman and the showroom, not the install.
- Hand-picked crews, ROC-licensed, insured and rated 4.5 stars or better
- Most installations within 48 hours, on days that work for you
- 10 year manufacturer parts warranty, registered for you
- 2 year labor warranty and 1 year of free maintenance
- We check in after your install to make sure you love it
- Old equipment hauled away, new thermostat installed
Installing across Tempe
- Maple-Ash
- Mitchell Park
- Papago Park / Cavalier Hills
- Broadmor
- Hughes Acres
- Tempe Gardens
- Shalimar
- The Lakes
- Optimist Park
- Warner Ranch
- Circle G Ranches
ZIP codes 85281 · 85282 · 85283 · 85284 · 85288
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