Maricopa County, Arizona
HVAC repair and installation in Tempe, AZ
Tempe, home to Arizona State University, shares the Valley's extreme summer heat. Older central neighborhoods have rooftop units and many student rentals, while south Tempe has larger 1970s–90s homes.
Areas served include
Maple-Ash · Lakeshore · Kiwanis Park · The Lakes · South Tempe · Tempe Gardens
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8 ZIP codes covered in Tempe
Tempe homes and their HVAC systems
Maple-Ash and the neighborhoods near campus have 1940s–60s homes, many rentals; Lakeshore and The Lakes have 1970s homes; south Tempe has 1980s–90s homes with attic systems.
Local conditions that affect your system
Extreme heat
Weeks above 110°F push equipment to its limits.
Rental housing
Student rentals need reliable systems before the August heat and move-in.
Monsoon dust
Summer storms clog coils and send surges into boards.
Seasons and peak demand in Tempe
Tempe summers run from May into October, with highs above 105°F through July and August and monsoon storms from July into September. Winters are mild and sunny. Spring is the time for AC service and replacements. Many older homes near campus have rooftop package units and ducts on the roof that lose cooling in the sun. Sealing and insulating those ducts improves comfort and lowers bills.
Common HVAC calls in Tempe
Also available: emergency HVAC and every other HVAC service.
Tempe at a glance
- County
- Maricopa County
- Utilities
- Salt River Project (SRP) supplies electricity and Southwest Gas supplies natural gas.
- Permits & licensing
- The City of Tempe Community Development department issues permits; contractors need an Arizona ROC license.
- ZIP codes covered
- 85280, 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284, 85285, 85287, 85288
Tempe HVAC FAQ
When should landlords service AC near ASU?
In spring, before summer heat and August move-in.
How do I check an Arizona HVAC license?
Look up the contractor on the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) website.
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