AC Repair in Tempe, AZ — From the Shop on 12th Street
Same-day AC repair, tune-ups, and installs in Tempe from a shop that's actually in Tempe. Owner-operated since 2008, 4.8 on Google, no commission techs.
Patriot Air's shop is at 2465 W 12th St, off Priest and Broadway. When a Tempe call comes in, the truck isn't coming from Peoria. Most of the city is under 15 minutes from the door, and for 18 years Tempe has been where most of our customers live.
Where we work in Tempe
- North Tempe / ASU / Downtown — older homes and a lot of rentals near University and Mill. We coordinate directly with property managers and tenants.
- Maple-Ash, Mitchell Park, Hudson Manor — mid-century block homes, many still on rooftop package units. Roof access is our daily routine.
- South Tempe: Warner Ranch, The Lakes, Alta Mira, Kiwanis area — '80s and '90s tract homes with split systems and attic air handlers. Duct leaks in these attics are common and fixable.
- Tempe Gardens, Optimist Park, Shalimar — a mix of both.
- Papago and north of the 202 — condos and townhomes with shared-wall installs and HOA rules. We've done plenty.
Zip codes: 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284, 85285, 85287.
What Tempe homes actually need
Tempe's housing stock skews 1960s–1990s. That means rooftop package units on a lot of roofs, R-22 systems still hanging on in some of them, and attics that hit 140° in July. The most common calls we get in Tempe: failed capacitors, clogged condensate drains during monsoon, dirty coils after dust storms rolling in off the Salt River bed, and the repair-or-replace conversation on 15-year-old units.
Tempe is SRP territory, so high-efficiency replacements qualify for SRP Cool Cash — up to $225 per ton. We handle the paperwork.
Same-day, most of the time
Trucks are stocked with the parts Tempe systems fail on: capacitors, contactors, fan motors, relays. If the part's on the truck, the repair happens on the first visit. Emergencies go to the same number and get answered.
Permits
The City of Tempe requires a mechanical permit for full system replacements. We pull it and schedule the inspection. Repairs don't need one.
What Tempe neighbors say
"Eric came out same-day and didn't try to fleece me. Reasonable and super quick." — Kimberly B.
"I've been a customer with Patriot Air for over 10 years and have come to appreciate their dependability." — Nora O.
4.8 on Google across 145 reviews. BBB A+ accredited since 2009. ROC #243332 and #316835. See our reviews.
Questions people ask
How fast can you get to a Tempe address?+
Usually same day. Our shop is in Tempe, so travel time is short and we stack Tempe calls together.
Do you service rental properties near ASU?+
Yes. We work directly with property managers and tenants and handle warranty coordination.
Does Tempe require a permit to replace an AC unit?+
Yes, for a full changeout. We pull the mechanical permit and schedule the inspection.
What's your Tempe tune-up price?+
$59.95 for a 20-point tune-up with real readings. No membership required.