Need same day AC repair in Tempe? Arizona Refrigeration Service Inc. is minutes away. Our 820 W 1st St shop sits just 1.2 miles, about a 3-minute drive, west of the Mill Avenue District, near Tempe Town Lake and ASU housing such as Hayden Ferry Lakeside. Call 602-244-9900 and get cool air flowing again today.
When the thermometer spikes past 110°F, waiting even a night for service is not an option. Our certified technicians deploy from downtown Tempe every morning, stocked trucks ready to diagnose and repair your air conditioner on the first visit. From condos on Rio Salado Parkway to family homes in South Tempe, we restore comfort fast so you can sleep, study, and live without sweat.
Arizona Refrigeration Service Inc. has been Tempe’s trusted neighbor for four decades. Because we are locally owned, not private-equity backed, every decision is made with Valley homeowners in mind. That means clear communication, fair pricing, and workmanship that lasts longer than our desert summers.
Our team tackles everything from routine AC maintenance to emergency same-day repair without upselling parts you do not need. Technicians carry factory-approved components on the truck, enabling 90 percent of jobs to finish during the first visit. If replacement becomes the logical answer, we provide multiple equipment options and can coordinate fast air conditioning installation.
Homes surrounding ASU, Papago Park, and the Kiwanis area all benefit from our extended hours: 7 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week with no overtime fees. We dispatch with GPS tracking, so you’ll receive a text when the truck is ten minutes away. Customers in Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert experience the same speed, making us the single call for the entire Phoenix metro.
With BBB A+ standing, 150 000 satisfied clients, and licenses ROC 056235 / 075778, our reputation is documented and verifiable. Choose the company your neighbors already rely on and discover why our slogan remains “The Logical Choice.”
Getting cool air back is simple:
The entire visit averages 90 minutes, meaning many Tempe homeowners call at lunch and relax in a chilled home by dinner.
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Because our headquarters sits on 1st Street in central Tempe, an available crew can usually leave within 15 minutes of your call. During peak summer we stage extra technicians around the city, so most clients are reached in 60–90 minutes, well before indoor temperatures become dangerous. Even if traffic stalls on Loop 202 or Rural Road, our GPS dispatching will reroute and keep you updated by text in real time always.
Yes. Our phones are staffed until 7 PM and on-call technicians remain available overnight for critical no-cool situations. When you request after-hours help, the same transparent pricing applies—there is no overtime fee. We arrive with fully stocked trucks, troubleshoot under floodlights if needed, and complete the repair on the spot whenever parts are on hand. You can sleep comfortably knowing your system is back online before sunrise tonight without extra stress.
No. Arizona Refrigeration Service Inc. abolished weekend surcharges years ago. Whether we restore cooling on a Friday evening or replace a blower motor on Sunday at ASU, the price you see on the written estimate is identical to weekday rates. That commitment is possible because we budget technician shifts in advance and own our inventory rather than renting it. You receive fair, predictable pricing alongside the fastest response in Tempe.
Most failures involve capacitors, contactors, fan motors, thermostats, clogged drains, or low refrigerant—all parts our techs carry. Using digital meters, we can confirm the faulty component, swap it out, and restart cooling in a single visit. Even electrical issues such as burnt wiring or loose circuit boards are normally resolved immediately. Only rare compressor or coil replacements require a return appointment, and we will arrange those for the next day.
Absolutely. Every repair comes with a 12-month workmanship warranty covering labor and any installed parts. If the same defect reappears, we return at no charge and make it right. Additionally, we register any manufacturer part warranties on your behalf, ensuring you enjoy full coverage. Our reputation in Tempe has grown for 44 years because we stand behind what we fix—whether you live on Rio Salado Parkway or across town today.