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Scottsdale AC Replacementby AC Rebel (602) 635-4600Scottsdale’s AC replacement specialists
Your next AC, priced for your Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale 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 | APS or SRP (your bill shows which) |
| Typical system size | 3 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale homes are built.
1991median year
Half of Scottsdale is 35+ years old
The median Scottsdale home was built in 1991, and 92% of single-family homes were built in 2011 or earlier.
1950sto today
Two very different Scottsdales
South Scottsdale’s ranch tracts went up in the late 1950s and 1960s; north Scottsdale’s master plans in the 1990s and 2000s.
2utilities
APS or SRP, depending on your street
Scottsdale is served by APS and SRP. Your bill tells you which one you have, and whether a rebate comes with your new system.
- 1991Median year Scottsdale homes were built
- 28.7%Of homes built before 1980
- 92%Of single-family homes built by 2011
- 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.
Scottsdale 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.
Scottsdale Estates
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1957–1961
- Typical home
- 1,570 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85251, 85257
Homes here were built 1957–1961, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
Built just after Scottsdale incorporated in 1951 as a one-square-mile town between Camelback and Thomas roads.
Park Scottsdale
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1961–1971
- Typical home
- 1,840 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85250, 85251
Homes here were built 1961–1971, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
One of south Scottsdale's largest 1960s tract neighborhoods, with more than 2,300 single-family homes.
Village Grove
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1958–1961
- Typical home
- 1,890 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85257
Homes here were built 1958–1961, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
Its core is the Village Grove 1-6 Historic District, 255 ranch homes built 1957-1959.
Villa Monterey
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1962–1973
- Typical home
- 1,460 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85251, 85250
Homes here were built 1962–1973, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
City historic-district guidelines ask that any rooftop HVAC units sit on the rear roof plane, out of view from the street.
McCormick Ranch
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1974–1984
- Typical home
- 2,520 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85258
Homes here were built 1974–1984, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
Scottsdale's first upscale master-planned community, built on the 4,236-acre McCormick ranch sold for development in 1970.
Scottsdale Ranch
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1983–1990
- Typical home
- 2,660 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85258, 85259
Original systems here would be 36 to 43 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Scottsdale AC typically lasts.
Nearly all of its single-family homes were built in the 1980s.
Gainey Ranch
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1986–1995
- Typical home
- 3,270 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85258
Original systems here would be 31 to 40 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Scottsdale AC typically lasts.
A master association with sub-HOAs such as The Greens, The Estates and The Enclave at Gainey Ranch.
Grayhawk
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1996–2002
- Typical home
- 2,630 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85255
Original systems here would be 24 to 30 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Scottsdale AC typically lasts.
About two-thirds of its single-family homes were built in the 1990s.
McDowell Mountain Ranch
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1996–2001
- Typical home
- 2,400 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85255
Original systems here would be 25 to 30 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Scottsdale AC typically lasts.
About 3,600 single-family homes, nearly all built between 1996 and 2001.
Troon North
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1993–2004
- Typical home
- 3,230 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85255, 85262
Original systems here would be 22 to 33 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Scottsdale AC typically lasts.
Subdivisions roll up to the Troon North Association, with 18 sub-associations such as Troon Village.
DC Ranch
Earlier homes due- Most homes built
- 1999–2015
- Typical home
- 3,940 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85255
Homes from the early years are 15+ years into their original systems; the newest have time left.
Includes Silverleaf, where the median single-family home is about 6,300 sq ft.
Desert Mountain
Earlier homes due- Most homes built
- 1995–2020
- Typical home
- 4,710 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85262
Homes from the early years are 15+ years into their original systems; the newest have time left.
The median home sits on a lot of about 0.9 acre, the largest of the communities profiled here.
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.
Scottsdale homes we see every week
Whatever your Scottsdale home has, you’re covered.
A south Scottsdale ranch home
Many 1950s and 1960s homes have older systems and smaller footprints. We size the new system to the house you have, not a bigger number.
A historic district home
Villa Monterey’s guidelines put rooftop units on the rear roof plane, out of street view. Your installer follows them.
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.
Two-story with a system per floor
Replace only what you need. Price the one that quit today and the other when you’re ready, each with its own price.
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.
A rental or a home you’re selling
Single-stage is usually the smart buy: our most affordable option for dependable cooling, with the same installers and warranties. A new system with a 10 year parts warranty is a selling point in your listing.
What size does a Scottsdale home need?
| 3 ton | 1960s and 70s ranch homes south of Indian Bend |
|---|---|
| 3.5 ton | Homes of roughly 1,600 to 2,400 square feet |
| 4 ton | McCormick Ranch homes of 2,400 to 3,500 square feet |
| 5 ton | Big north Scottsdale homes, often one of several systems |
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 Scottsdale.
Does my historic district have rules on where the unit goes?
In Villa Monterey, City guidelines ask that rooftop HVAC units sit on the rear roof plane, out of view from the street. Your installer keeps the new unit there.
Is my home on APS or SRP?
Scottsdale has both. Your electric bill shows which one, and only SRP customers get the Cool Cash rebate.
My north Scottsdale home has two or three systems. Do I replace them all?
No. Each system is priced on its own, so you can replace the ones that are due and keep the rest running.
Holding a quote from another Scottsdale company?
Compare it line for line: equipment, installation, warranties and what’s left out.
Repair or replace?
When the original unit finally quits.
A Scottsdale 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.
Scottsdale AC replacement FAQ
Straight answers to the common questions.
How much does AC replacement cost in Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale for comparable equipment usually land between $12,000 and $16,000.
What size AC does a Scottsdale home need?
Most Scottsdale homes need 3 to 5 tons. Start with the size on the label of the system you have now. 1960s and 70s ranch homes south of Indian Bend usually run 3 tons. Homes of roughly 1,600 to 2,400 square feet usually run 3.5 tons. McCormick Ranch homes of 2,400 to 3,500 square feet usually run 4 tons. Big north Scottsdale homes, often one of several systems usually run 5 tons.
Who provides electricity in Scottsdale, and is there an AC rebate?
Scottsdale is served by two electric utilities, APS and SRP; your bill tells you which one 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 Scottsdale?
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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?
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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale
- Scottsdale Estates
- Park Scottsdale
- Village Grove
- Villa Monterey
- McCormick Ranch
- Scottsdale Ranch
- Gainey Ranch
- Grayhawk
- McDowell Mountain Ranch
- Troon North
- DC Ranch
- Desert Mountain
ZIP codes 85250 · 85251 · 85255 · 85257 · 85258 · 85259 · 85262
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