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Avondale AC Replacementby AC Rebel (602) 635-4600Avondale’s AC replacement specialists
Your next AC, priced for your Avondale 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 Avondale, 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 Avondale 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 (about 3 in 4 homes) or APS |
| Typical system size | 2.5 to 4 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 |
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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 Avondale 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 Avondale homes are built.
3 in 4SRP
Most of Avondale gets Cool Cash
About 75% of single-family homes are SRP. Historic Avondale, Rancho Santa Fe, Rio Crossing and the west side are APS.
78%built by 2011
Most homes are 15+ years old
78% of Avondale’s single-family homes were built in 2011 or earlier.
108°Fdesign temp
Avondale sizes for the heat
The city’s building code sets a 108°F summer design temperature for sizing systems.
- 2002Median year Avondale homes were built
- 78%Of single-family homes built by 2011
- 3 in 4Homes in SRP territory
- 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.
Avondale 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.
Historic Avondale (Old Town)
Mixed ages- Most homes built
- 1945–2019
- Typical home
- 1,300 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85323
Homes here range from 1945 to 2019. Older homes have likely replaced their original AC already, and any system 15 or more years old is in the replacement window.
Avondale's original townsite along Western Avenue, where half the homes predate 1980; APS territory.
Cashion
Mixed ages- Most homes built
- 1946–2008
- Typical home
- 1,280 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85323
Homes here range from 1946 to 2008. Older homes have likely replaced their original AC already, and any system 15 or more years old is in the replacement window.
Mostly 1940s-1960s homes in SRP territory, among the oldest housing in Avondale.
Garden Lakes
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1988–1998
- Typical home
- 2,080 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85392
Original systems here would be 28 to 38 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Avondale AC typically lasts.
Nearly every home (1,859 of 1,875) was built before 2000, and the community is in SRP territory, so SRP Cool Cash rebates apply.
Rancho Santa Fe
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1995–1999
- Typical home
- 1,800 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85392
Original systems here would be 27 to 31 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Avondale AC typically lasts.
Nearly 2,000 late-1990s homes in APS territory, served by the RSF Homeowners Association.
Westwind
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1997–1999
- Typical home
- 1,730 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85392
Original systems here would be 27 to 29 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Avondale AC typically lasts.
Built almost entirely in 1997-1999 and served by SRP.
Crystal Gardens
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1999–2002
- Typical home
- 1,960 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85392
Original systems here would be 24 to 27 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Avondale AC typically lasts.
Built 1999-2002 in SRP territory with its own homeowners association.
Harbor Shores
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 2000–2002
- Typical home
- 1,560 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85392
Original systems here would be 24 to 26 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Avondale AC typically lasts.
Compact 2000-2002 homes on about 5,000 sq ft lots, served by SRP.
Coldwater Springs
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 2001–2006
- Typical home
- 1,820 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85323
Original systems here would be 20 to 25 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Avondale AC typically lasts.
Named for Coldwater, the 1880 settlement that became Avondale; all homes built 2001-2006 in SRP territory.
Rio Crossing
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 2005
- Typical home
- 2,470 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85392
Original systems here would be 21 to 21 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Avondale AC typically lasts.
Built in a single 2005 wave with larger homes, in APS territory.
Del Rio Ranch
Earlier homes due- Most homes built
- 2007–2017
- Typical home
- 2,160 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85323
Homes from the early years are 15+ years into their original systems; the newest have time left.
Built 2007-2017 in phases, served by SRP.
Roosevelt Park
Earlier homes due- Most homes built
- 2006–2022
- Typical home
- 2,020 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85323
Homes from the early years are 15+ years into their original systems; the newest have time left.
Built in two waves, mid-2000s and 2020s, in SRP territory.
Alamar
Mostly newer- Most homes built
- 2021–2025
- Typical home
- 2,080 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85323
Most original systems here still have years left.
Avondale's newest large community, built 2021-2025 in SRP territory.
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.
Avondale homes we see every week
Whatever your Avondale home has, you’re covered.
Garden Lakes or another SRP neighborhood
Nearly all of Garden Lakes was built before 2000, and it’s SRP territory, so Cool Cash comes with a qualifying new system.
An APS neighborhood
Historic Avondale, Rancho Santa Fe and Rio Crossing are APS. There’s no rebate to wait for; your savings start with our published price.
A manufactured or mobile home
We replace these too, with a set price for the common closet setup. On SRP, mobile homes qualify for Cool Cash on a qualifying system.
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 Avondale home need?
| 2.5 ton | Smaller block homes near Western Avenue and in Cashion |
|---|---|
| 3 ton | Single story stucco plans in Garden Lakes and Crystal Gardens |
| 4 ton | Larger Coldwater Springs and Rancho Santa Fe floor plans |
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 Avondale.
Is my Avondale home on SRP or APS?
About 3 in 4 single-family homes are SRP, including Garden Lakes, Coldwater Springs and most areas east of the Agua Fria River. Historic Avondale, Rancho Santa Fe and Rio Crossing are APS.
Can I get a rebate in Garden Lakes?
Yes, Garden Lakes is SRP territory, so a qualifying system earns SRP Cool Cash: $75 to $225 per ton. We file the paperwork.
How big a system does my Avondale home need?
Start with the size on your current system’s label. Most Avondale homes run 2.5 to 4 tons.
Holding a quote from another Avondale company?
Compare it line for line: equipment, installation, warranties and what’s left out.
Repair or replace?
When the original unit finally quits.
A Avondale 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.
Avondale AC replacement FAQ
Straight answers to the common questions.
How much does AC replacement cost in Avondale, 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 Avondale for comparable equipment usually land between $12,000 and $16,000.
What size AC does a Avondale home need?
Most Avondale homes need 2.5 to 4 tons. Start with the size on the label of the system you have now. Smaller block homes near Western Avenue and in Cashion usually run 2.5 tons. Single story stucco plans in Garden Lakes and Crystal Gardens usually run 3 tons. Larger Coldwater Springs and Rancho Santa Fe floor plans usually run 4 tons.
Who provides electricity in Avondale, and is there an AC rebate?
Avondale is split between SRP and APS. About 75% of single-family homes (Garden Lakes, Coldwater Springs, Cashion, Crystal Gardens, Del Rio Ranch, Roosevelt Park, Alamar and most areas east of the Agua Fria River) are in SRP territory; Historic Avondale/Old Town, Rancho Santa Fe, Rio Crossing and the west side along Dysart Road are APS. 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 Avondale?
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 Avondale 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 Avondale?
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 Avondale 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 Avondale
- Historic Avondale (Old Town)
- Cashion
- Garden Lakes
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Westwind
- Crystal Gardens
- Harbor Shores
- Coldwater Springs
- Rio Crossing
- Del Rio Ranch
- Roosevelt Park
- Alamar
ZIP codes 85323 · 85392
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