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AC replacement is all we do, so our crews install new systems day in and day out. You get a clean install, fewer surprises and a system that’s set up right the first time.
Cave Creek AC Replacementby AC Rebel (602) 635-4600Cave Creek’s AC replacement specialists
Your next AC, priced for your Cave Creek 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 Cave Creek, 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 Cave Creek 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 |
| Typical system size | 2 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 Cave Creek 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 Cave Creek homes are built.
67%1+ acre lots
Big lots, custom homes
Two-thirds of Cave Creek homes sit on an acre or more, and the median home is about 2,840 sq ft.
81100°F days
A little cooler than Phoenix
The Carefree weather station averages 81 days a year at 100°F or hotter, versus 111 at Sky Harbor.
APSonly
Cave Creek runs on APS
There’s no SRP rebate here, so your savings start with our published installed price.
- 1998Median year Cave Creek homes were built
- 2,840Square feet in the typical Cave Creek home
- 67%Of homes on an acre or more
- 81Days a year at 100°F or hotter*
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024; Maricopa County Assessor; *NOAA, Carefree station, 1991–2020 normals.
Cave Creek 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.
Rancho Mañana
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1990–2007
- Typical home
- 2,505 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85331
Original systems here would be 19 to 36 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Cave Creek AC typically lasts.
Smaller lots than most of Cave Creek (median about 10,100 sq ft); most homes built in the 1990s.
Canyon Ridge Estates
Earlier homes due- Most homes built
- 2003–2022
- Typical home
- 4,158 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85331
Homes from the early years are 15+ years into their original systems; the newest have time left.
Large custom homes on about 1.3-acre lots, built in phases from 2003 to 2022.
Red Dog Ranch
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1996–1999
- Typical home
- 3,216 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85331
Original systems here would be 27 to 30 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Cave Creek AC typically lasts.
Almost every home went up in the late 1990s, on 2-acre lots.
Sierra Vista
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 2002–2004
- Typical home
- 3,176 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85331
Original systems here would be 22 to 24 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Cave Creek AC typically lasts.
Built in a tight 2002–2004 window on roughly 1-acre lots; any original AC is now 20+ years old.
Estado de Cholla
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 2002–2007
- Typical home
- 3,388 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85331
Original systems here would be 19 to 24 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Cave Creek AC typically lasts.
Mid-2000s homes averaging about 3,400 sq ft on near-acre lots.
Black Mountain Shadows
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 2001–2008
- Typical home
- 3,171 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85331
Original systems here would be 18 to 25 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Cave Creek AC typically lasts.
Homes built 2001–2008 on lots of about 0.8 acre.
Arissona at Rockaway Valley
Replacement window- Most homes built
- 1994–1996
- Typical home
- 3,345 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85331
Original systems here would be 30 to 32 years old, well past the 10 to 13 years a Cave Creek AC typically lasts.
Mid-1990s custom homes on parcels of about 4 acres.
Surrey Hills
Mixed ages- Most homes built
- 1969–2016
- Typical home
- 1,869 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85331
Homes here range from 1969 to 2016. Older homes have likely replaced their original AC already, and any system 15 or more years old is in the replacement window.
One of Cave Creek's older areas, with a median build year of 1980.
Desert acreage (unsubdivided)
Mixed ages- Most homes built
- 1976–2020
- Typical home
- 2,955 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85331
Homes here range from 1976 to 2020. Older homes have likely replaced their original AC already, and any system 15 or more years old is in the replacement window.
44% of Cave Creek homes sit on unplatted land, with a median lot of about 2.5 acres.
Galloway Ridge
Mostly newer- Most homes built
- 2021–2022
- Typical home
- 2,119 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85331
Most original systems here still have years left.
Cave Creek's newest HOA community, built in 2021–2022.
Reserve at Black Mountain
Mostly newer- Most homes built
- 2020–2021
- Typical home
- 2,468 sq ft
- ZIP
- 85331
Most original systems here still have years left.
New HOA community built in 2020–2021 on lots of about 8,000 sq ft.
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.
On APS?
How to save the most on APS.
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.
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.
APS Cool Rewards
APS still pays up to $85 the first year for enrolling a qualifying smart thermostat in Cool Rewards. Ask us about pairing one with your new system.
Cave Creek homes we see every week
Whatever your Cave Creek home has, you’re covered.
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.
A custom home on acreage
Larger custom homes often run more than one system. Each is priced on its own.
Hot back bedrooms
Get the real fix, not a bigger bill. A bigger unit rarely cools far rooms; the cause is usually airflow. Tell us, and your installer will check it.
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 newer home with a failed system
Even newer systems fail. If yours is out of warranty, our installed price is often less than a major repair quote on an old-style system.
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 Cave Creek home need?
| 2 ton | Detached casitas and guest houses with a ducted system |
|---|---|
| 3 ton | Cave Creek homes of 2,200 to 2,800 square feet |
| 4 ton | Custom homes of 3,000 to 4,500 square feet |
| 5 ton | The largest custom homes on acre plus lots |
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 Cave Creek.
Is my Cave Creek address actually in Cave Creek?
Only about 18% of homes with a Cave Creek mailing address are inside town limits; many are in Phoenix or unincorporated county. Your installer follows whichever rules apply.
Is there a rebate in Cave Creek?
Cave Creek is APS territory, and APS discontinued its AC rebate on January 1, 2026.
My custom home has three systems. Do I replace all of them?
No. Each system is priced on its own, so you replace the ones that are due.
Holding a quote from another Cave Creek company?
Compare it line for line: equipment, installation, warranties and what’s left out.
Repair or replace?
When the original unit finally quits.
A Cave Creek 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.
Cave Creek AC replacement FAQ
Straight answers to the common questions.
How much does AC replacement cost in Cave Creek, 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 Cave Creek for comparable equipment usually land between $12,000 and $16,000.
What size AC does a Cave Creek home need?
Most Cave Creek homes need 2 to 5 tons. Start with the size on the label of the system you have now. Detached casitas and guest houses with a ducted system usually run 2 tons. Cave Creek homes of 2,200 to 2,800 square feet usually run 3 tons. Custom homes of 3,000 to 4,500 square feet usually run 4 tons. The largest custom homes on acre plus lots usually run 5 tons.
Who provides electricity in Cave Creek, and is there an AC rebate?
Cave Creek is served by APS. APS discontinued its AC rebate on January 1, 2026. APS Cool Rewards still pays up to $85 for a qualifying smart thermostat.
How long does AC replacement take in Cave Creek?
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 Cave Creek 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 Cave Creek?
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 Cave Creek 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: APS rebates and programs · 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
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See your real installed price and buy online in minutes. No sales visit, no pressure, and the price you see is the price you pay. Want someone to see it first? We'll send a licensed contractor out for a free look.