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Mesa AC Replacementby AC Rebel (602) 635-4600Mesa’s AC replacement specialists
Your next AC, priced for your Mesa 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 Mesa, 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 Mesa 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 90% of homes) or City of Mesa Electric downtown |
| Typical system size | 2.5 to 5 tons |
| Typical system age at replacement | Varies: 1970s ranch homes to 2020s builds |
| 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 Mesa 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 Mesa homes are built.
43%1970s–80s
Much of Mesa is 35 to 55 years old
Nearly half of Mesa’s homes were built in the 1970s and 1980s. If the AC you have now is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
Roofor ground
West Mesa ranch homes often have a rooftop unit
Many older ranch homes keep the whole system in one box on the roof. Rooftop units have their own published price, crane included.
12.5%mobile homes
Manufactured homes are covered too
One in eight Mesa homes is a mobile or manufactured home. We replace those systems, and SRP’s Cool Cash rebate covers mobile homes too.
- 1989Median year Mesa homes were built
- 43%Of homes built in the 1970s and 1980s
- 12.5%Of Mesa homes are mobile homes
- 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.
Mesa 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, counted inside the City of Mesa’s own community boundaries. Here’s what they mean for the AC in your home.
Dobson Ranch
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1974–1981
- Typical home
- 1,920 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85202
Homes here were built 1974–1981, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
About 80% of Dobson Ranch’s single-family homes were built in the 1970s.
Velda Rose
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1963–1977
- Typical home
- 1,390 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85205
Homes here were built 1963–1977, 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 Mesa’s older areas, and most of it sits on unincorporated county land with Mesa addresses.
Sunland Village
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1976–1983
- Typical home
- 1,610 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85206
Homes here were built 1976–1983, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
A 55+ community whose single-family homes were mostly built between 1976 and 1983.
Leisure World
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1978–1989
- Typical home
- 1,720 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85206
Homes here were built 1978–1989, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
A gated community of 2,664 homes on unincorporated county land with a Mesa address.
Alta Mesa
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1985–1999
- Typical home
- 1,840 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85205
Original systems here would be 27 to 41 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Mesa AC typically lasts.
About two-thirds of Alta Mesa’s homes were built in the 1980s.
Red Mountain Ranch
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1989–1998
- Typical home
- 2,180 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85215
Original systems here would be 28 to 37 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Mesa AC typically lasts.
Most homes went up in the 1990s, so they’re now about 30 years old.
Superstition Springs
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1994–1997
- Typical home
- 1,820 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85209
Original systems here would be 29 to 32 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Mesa AC typically lasts.
Built in a tight window: 97% of its homes were finished in the 1990s.
Augusta Ranch
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1999–2001
- Typical home
- 2,140 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85209
Original systems here would be 25 to 27 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Mesa AC typically lasts.
Nearly every home was built between 1999 and 2001, so they’re now about 25 years old.
Las Sendas
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1997–2008
- Typical home
- 2,480 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85207
Original systems here would be 18 to 29 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Mesa AC typically lasts.
Some of Mesa’s largest homes, about 2,480 sq ft on lots of about 9,200 sq ft at the median.
Mountain Bridge
Earlier homes due- Most homes built
- 2008–2018
- Typical home
- 2,360 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85207
Homes from the early years are 15+ years into their original systems; the newest have time left.
One of northeast Mesa’s newer communities, with most homes built in the 2010s.
Eastmark
Mostly newer- Most homes built
- 2015–2023
- Typical home
- 2,410 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85212
Most original systems here still have years left.
About 39% of Eastmark’s homes were built in 2020 or later, so most systems here have years left.
Downtown historic districts
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1925–1960
- Typical home
- 1,460 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85201, 85204
Homes here were built 1925–1960, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
Mesa’s six City-registered historic districts near downtown hold the city’s oldest homes.
Build years are the middle 80% of homes in each community; sizes are median living area. Sources: Maricopa County Assessor parcel records; City of Mesa neighborhood boundaries; Sunland Village and Leisure World associations.
On SRP?
Pick the system that saves you the most on SRP.
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 SRP’s 6–9 p.m. plan
July and August on-peak power costs 40.20¢ per kWh, versus 6.61¢ super off-peak (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.). A two stage or variable speed system runs gentler through the evening peak, so two-stage and inverter systems pay you back on every summer bill.
Downtown on City of Mesa Electric?
About 18,000 homes and businesses around downtown buy power from the City of Mesa. It doesn’t offer an AC rebate, so your savings come straight from our published installed price.
Mesa homes we see every week
Whatever your Mesa home has, you’re covered.
A ranch home with a rooftop unit
Common in west Mesa. Your new rooftop unit has its own published price with the crane lift included, so there’s no surprise lift charge.
A manufactured or mobile home
We replace these too, with a set price for the common closet setup. Mobile homes qualify for SRP’s Cool Cash rebate on a qualifying system.
A 55+ community
From Sunland Village to the east Mesa resorts: a fast, tidy replacement, a set price before you pay, and one phone number for anything you need afterward.
A Mesa address on county land
Leisure World and most of Velda Rose sit on unincorporated county land with Mesa addresses. Your installer follows the county’s rules there instead of the City’s.
Two-story in east Mesa
Newer east Mesa and Eastmark homes often run a system per floor. Replace only what you need, each with its own price.
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 Mesa home need?
| 2.5 ton | Smaller west Mesa ranch homes, 1,000 to 1,400 sq ft |
|---|---|
| 3 ton | Most single story Mesa homes, 1,400 to 2,200 sq ft |
| 4 ton | Larger east Mesa homes, 2,200 to 2,800 sq ft |
| 5 ton | Big homes from 2,800 to 3,500 sq ft |
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 Mesa.
Can my manufactured home get the SRP rebate?
Yes. SRP’s Cool Cash rebate lists mobile homes as eligible, so a qualifying replacement earns $75 to $225 per ton. We file the paperwork.
My home is in Leisure World or Velda Rose. Do City rules apply?
Most of both sit on unincorporated county land with Mesa addresses, so county rules apply instead of the City’s. Your installer handles it.
I’m on City of Mesa Electric downtown. Is there a rebate?
City of Mesa Electric doesn’t offer an AC rebate, so your savings come straight from our published installed price.
Holding a quote from another Mesa company?
Compare it line for line: equipment, installation, warranties and what’s left out.
Repair or replace?
When the original unit finally quits.
A Mesa 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.
Mesa AC replacement FAQ
Straight answers to the common questions.
How much does AC replacement cost in Mesa, 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 Mesa for comparable equipment usually land between $12,000 and $16,000.
What size AC does a Mesa home need?
Most Mesa homes need 2.5 to 4 tons. Start with the size on the label of the system you have now. As a rough guide, 1,000 to 1,400 square feet runs 2.5 tons, 1,400 to 2,200 runs 3 tons, 2,200 to 2,800 runs 4 tons, and bigger homes up to 3,500 square feet run 5 tons.
Who provides electricity in Mesa, and is there an AC rebate?
SRP serves about 90% of Mesa homes, and the City of Mesa Electric Utility serves about 18,000 customers around downtown. 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. City of Mesa Electric doesn’t offer an AC rebate.
How long does AC replacement take in Mesa?
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 Mesa 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 Mesa?
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 Mesa 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: City of Mesa electric utility · City of Mesa residential construction FAQ · 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 Mesa
- Dobson Ranch
- Velda Rose
- Sunland Village
- Leisure World
- Alta Mesa
- Red Mountain Ranch
- Superstition Springs
- Augusta Ranch
- Las Sendas
- Mountain Bridge
- Eastmark
- Downtown historic districts
ZIP codes 85201 · 85202 · 85203 · 85204 · 85205 · 85206 · 85207 · 85208 · 85209 · 85210 · 85212 · 85213 · 85215
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