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Your next AC, priced for your Glendale 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 Glendale, 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 Glendale 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 (south/central) or APS (north and downtown) |
| 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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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.
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Your full installed price is right here online. No in-home pitch, no pressure, and no number that changes once the truck shows up.
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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 Glendale 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 Glendale homes are built.
1986median year
Most Glendale homes are 35+ years old
80% of Glendale housing was built before 2000, so many homes are on a second or third system already.
56%SRP
South and central Glendale is SRP
North Glendale, including Arrowhead Ranch, and a downtown pocket around Catlin Court are APS.
1914Catlin Court
Some of the oldest homes in the Valley
Catlin Court was platted in 1914. Historic homes keep new equipment on the ground and screened where possible.
- 1986Median year Glendale homes were built
- 80%Of homes built before 2000
- 56%Of homes 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.
Glendale 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.
Arrowhead Ranch
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1986–1998
- Typical home
- 2,210 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85308, 85310
Original systems here would be 28 to 40 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Glendale AC typically lasts.
Glendale's largest master-planned area (about 6,350 homes, including Arrowhead Lakes) and entirely APS territory, so there is no SRP rebate here.
Sierra Verde
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1997–1999
- Typical home
- 2,296 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85308
Original systems here would be 27 to 29 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Glendale AC typically lasts.
Late-1990s homes whose common areas belong to an Arrowhead Ranch HOA (Phase V); APS territory.
Hillcrest Ranch
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1992–1995
- Typical home
- 2,070 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85310
Original systems here would be 31 to 34 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Glendale AC typically lasts.
About 1,200 homes built 1992–1995 under the Hillcrest Ranch Community Association; APS territory.
Deer View
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1972–1983
- Typical home
- 1,820 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85306
Homes here were built 1972–1983, 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 north Glendale's biggest 1970s tracts (about 1,440 homes); APS territory.
Sunburst Farms
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1972–1979
- Typical home
- 1,980 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85306
Homes here were built 1972–1979, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
1970s horse-property homes on lots of about 17,700 sq ft (median); APS territory.
Thunderbird Palms
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1979–1984
- Typical home
- 1,446 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85304
Homes here were built 1979–1984, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
Early-1980s homes averaging under 1,500 sq ft; APS territory.
Catlin Court
Mixed ages- Most homes built
- 1919–1997
- Typical home
- 1,208 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85301
Homes here range from 1919 to 1997. Older homes have likely replaced their original AC already, and any system 15 or more years old is in the replacement window.
Platted in 1914 and on the National Register since 1992; the City's historic-neighborhood guidelines say to put new mechanical equipment on the ground where possible and screen it.
Sands Estates
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1954–1973
- Typical home
- 1,977 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85301
Homes here were built 1954–1973, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
National Register historic district of homes built 1947–1966 on larger lots (median about 9,600 sq ft); APS territory.
Maryvale Terrace (Glendale)
Check your system’s age- Most homes built
- 1959–1960
- Typical home
- 1,573 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85301
Homes here were built 1959–1960, so the AC has almost certainly been replaced before. If yours is 15 or more years old, it’s in the replacement window.
About 2,000 homes built in 1959–1960; roughly 72% are in SRP territory and the rest APS.
Rovey Farm Estates
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 2004–2005
- Typical home
- 2,841 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85305
Original systems here would be 21 to 22 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Glendale AC typically lasts.
Large mid-2000s homes (median about 2,840 sq ft) in SRP territory, eligible for SRP Cool Cash.
Stonehaven
Mostly newer- Most homes built
- 2021–2025
- Typical home
- 2,358 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85305
Most original systems here still have years left.
Glendale's newest large community (about 1,230 homes built 2021–2025) under the Stonehaven Community Association; 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.
Glendale homes we see every week
Whatever your Glendale home has, you’re covered.
North Glendale on APS
Arrowhead Ranch and the rest of north Glendale are APS territory, so there’s no rebate to wait for. Your savings start with our published price.
South Glendale on SRP
SRP homes can get Cool Cash: $75 to $225 per ton on a qualifying system. We handle the paperwork.
A historic downtown home
City guidelines for historic neighborhoods put new equipment on the ground where possible, screened from view. Your installer follows them.
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.
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 Glendale home need?
| 2.5 ton | Glendale homes of 1,200 to 1,600 square feet |
|---|---|
| 3 ton | Central Glendale ranches of 1,600 to 2,200 square feet |
| 3.5 ton | Homes of 2,200 to 2,800 square feet |
| 4 ton | Larger Arrowhead homes of 2,800 to 3,500 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 Glendale.
Is my Glendale home on SRP or APS?
About 56% of single-family homes are SRP (south and central Glendale) and 44% are APS (north Glendale, including Arrowhead Ranch, and a pocket downtown). Your bill confirms it.
Does my Arrowhead Ranch home qualify for a rebate?
Arrowhead Ranch is APS territory, and APS discontinued its AC rebate on January 1, 2026. Our published installed price is already thousands below a typical dealer quote.
My home is in Catlin Court. Where can the new unit go?
The City’s historic-neighborhood guidelines put new mechanical equipment on the ground where possible, screened from view.
Holding a quote from another Glendale company?
Compare it line for line: equipment, installation, warranties and what’s left out.
Repair or replace?
When the original unit finally quits.
A Glendale 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.
Glendale AC replacement FAQ
Straight answers to the common questions.
How much does AC replacement cost in Glendale, 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 Glendale for comparable equipment usually land between $12,000 and $16,000.
What size AC does a Glendale home need?
Most Glendale homes need 2.5 to 4 tons. Start with the size on the label of the system you have now. Glendale homes of 1,200 to 1,600 square feet usually run 2.5 tons. Central Glendale ranches of 1,600 to 2,200 square feet usually run 3 tons. Homes of 2,200 to 2,800 square feet usually run 3.5 tons. Larger Arrowhead homes of 2,800 to 3,500 square feet usually run 4 tons.
Who provides electricity in Glendale, and is there an AC rebate?
Glendale is split between SRP and APS. South and central Glendale (including the Westgate area) is mostly SRP; north Glendale (Arrowhead Ranch, 85306/85308/85310) and a downtown pocket around Catlin Court are APS. About 56% of single-family homes fall in SRP's service area. Check your bill or SRP's address lookup. 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 Glendale?
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 Glendale 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 Glendale?
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 Glendale 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 Glendale
- Arrowhead Ranch
- Sierra Verde
- Hillcrest Ranch
- Deer View
- Sunburst Farms
- Thunderbird Palms
- Catlin Court
- Sands Estates
- Maryvale Terrace (Glendale)
- Rovey Farm Estates
- Stonehaven
ZIP codes 85301 · 85304 · 85305 · 85306 · 85308 · 85310
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