AC out in Phoenix right now? Call one of these
For 24-hour AC repair in Phoenix, Goettl (602-428-8056) and Wolfgang’s (480-582-1810) both answer around the clock, and Wolfgang’s says it charges no extra for nights or weekends. Chas Roberts (602-386-2732) runs emergency service on weekends and holidays at no added cost and waives its $85 trip charge if you go ahead with the repair. Emergency Air, Morehart and Rainforest Plumbing & Air also run 24/7 crews. Expect emergency labor around $160 to $250 an hour.
If anyone in the house is elderly, an infant or medically fragile and the indoor temperature is climbing, treat it as an emergency. Call 2-1-1 for the nearest county cooling site.
An AC failure in a Phoenix summer is a safety problem, not an inconvenience. Maricopa County’s 2024 heat death report found that 88% of people who died of heat indoors had an AC unit, and 70% of those units weren’t working. This page does one job: tell you who actually picks up at 2 a.m., what after-hours service costs, and whether your problem can safely wait until morning. If your AC still runs and you’re shopping for a tune-up or replacement, use our best AC repair companies in Phoenix guide instead.
Call now or wait for morning?
After-hours calls cost more. Some failures can’t wait, and some can. Knowing the difference saves money:
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Elderly people, infants, pets or anyone medically fragile at home, and the indoor temperature is rising | Call now, and move them somewhere cool |
| Burning smell, sparking at the unit, or a breaker that keeps tripping | Shut the system off at the thermostat and breaker, then call now |
| Water pouring from the air handler or a ceiling stain spreading | Turn the AC off and call now; a company that also does plumbing helps here |
| Ice on the refrigerant lines or indoor coil | Turn cooling off, run the fan only, and book the first slot in the morning |
| AC running but weak late at night, house holding in the low 80s, healthy adults only | Usually safe to wait for a regular-hours appointment and skip the after-hours rate |
24-hour AC repair companies in Phoenix
Every company below says on its own website that it runs 24/7 emergency AC service. Each listing shows the license numbers the company publishes; you can confirm any of them in under a minute on the Arizona Registrar of Contractors site. Phones and addresses were checked against each company’s website and Google Business Profile on October 21, 2026.
1. Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing
4611 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042 · (602) 428-8056 · ROC 282081, 282082, 330972 · Open 24 hours
A Phoenix name since 1939, and its website states you can call “24 hours, 7 days a week.” Goettl’s Google listing also shows the Phoenix branch open 24 hours every day. Its $19-a-month Smart Sadie membership adds priority emergency scheduling and 10% off repairs, which is worth knowing if you’re in an older house that fails every July.
Best for: a middle-of-the-night call anywhere in the Valley from a large, long-running company.
2. Chas Roberts AC & Plumbing
9828 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021 · Emergency line (602) 386-2732 · ROC 019133, 069769, 277496, 073706
In the Valley since 1942. Chas Roberts’ emergency page says weekend and holiday emergency service costs nothing extra, and its $85 emergency assessment fee is waived if you go ahead with the repair. Its Google listing shows office hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; use the emergency line above for overnight calls.
Best for: weekend and holiday breakdowns, when other companies add a premium.
3. Wolfgang’s Cooling, Heating & Plumbing
2441 W Erie Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282 · (480) 582-1810 · ROC 347151 (HVAC), 347152 (plumbing) · Open 24 hours
Serving the Valley since 1982. Wolfgang’s 24-hour emergency page says its Tempe location charges no extra for weekend or after-hours service, residential or commercial. That’s the rarest promise on this list, and it makes Wolfgang’s the first call if you’re in Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Ahwatukee or Scottsdale.
Best for: East Valley nights when you don’t want an after-hours surcharge.
4. Emergency Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
4330 W Chandler Blvd #1, Chandler, AZ 85226 · (602) 529-4407 · ROC 347932, 329654, 365945 · Open 24 hours
Twenty-plus years in the Valley, and its Phoenix service page says it “operates 24/7.” Its listed Phoenix coverage runs from Laveen and Ahwatukee up through Moon Valley, Deer Valley, Desert Ridge, Anthem and Cave Creek.
Best for: north Phoenix and the I-17 corridor, plus homes that also need a plumber.
5. Morehart Air Conditioning & Heating
8853 N 78th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345 · (602) 640-0444 · ROC 280802 · Open 24 hours
A family-owned West Valley company whose emergency page says its team is available 24/7, even though its office keeps weekday hours. Morehart quotes free estimates on replacements and upfront pricing on repairs.
Best for: Peoria, Glendale and west Phoenix.
6. Rainforest Plumbing & Air
19820 N 7th St, Ste 230-204, Phoenix, AZ 85024 · (480) 359-3664 · HVAC license 246108, plumbing license 151803 (as listed on its site) · Open 24 hours
Offers 24/7 emergency AC repair across Maricopa County and parts of Pinal County, with upfront quotes before work starts and a one-year guarantee. Members of its Cabana Club plan pay no after-hours or holiday fees. Because it’s also a plumbing company, it’s a smart call when the “AC problem” is a condensate line flooding the hallway.
Best for: leaks from the air handler, and north Phoenix.
⭐ Can it wait until morning? East Valley pick: Steve’s Ultimate Air · Chandler · (480) 458-7287
3215 N Arizona Ave #B9, Chandler, AZ 85225 · ROC 267871. Serving the Valley since 2010, open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and Saturday mornings. It doesn’t advertise 24/7 service, so it isn’t on the list above, but if your system limps through the night in Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe or Mesa, it’s the shop in our directory for a daytime repair. It’s also our pick in the best AC repair in Chandler guide.
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What emergency AC repair costs in Phoenix
Nights, weekends and holidays cost more. These are HomeAdvisor’s national figures, updated June 2026. Phoenix pricing runs close to them, but always get the number before work starts:
Source: HomeAdvisor, “How Much Does It Cost to Repair an AC Unit?”, updated June 17, 2026. Company policies quoted above (Chas Roberts’ $85 waivable fee, Wolfgang’s no after-hours surcharge) are from each company’s own website.
Ask two questions before you book an after-hours visit: “Is there an after-hours surcharge?” and “Is the service fee waived if I do the repair?” On this list, Wolfgang’s says no to the first and Chas Roberts says yes to the second. And if the unit is old enough that you’re weighing a replacement anyway, get the quote in daylight, when you aren’t sweating through a 95° hallway.
Phoenix heat checklist while you wait for the tech
- Get vulnerable people out first. Elderly family, infants and pets go to a relative, a hotel or a county cooling site. Call 2-1-1 or check Maricopa County’s heat page for the Heat Relief Network map; many sites close after September 30, so call to confirm.
- Shut off the AC if it’s frozen, sparking or leaking. Running a frozen system can damage the compressor, the most expensive part to replace.
- Close blinds and skip heat sources. No oven or dryer; run fans and take cool showers.
- Drink water before you’re thirsty. In a hot house you fall behind fast.
- After a monsoon storm, look at the outdoor unit. Haboob dust and debris can choke the condenser coil. If the storm put water inside, see our Phoenix water damage restoration companies.
Renting? What Arizona law says about a broken AC
Under A.R.S. § 33-1364, a landlord who deliberately or negligently fails to provide reasonable air conditioning or cooling, where units are installed, is in breach. After you give the landlord reasonable written notice of the problem, you can recover damages for the reduced rental value of the unit, or move into reasonable substitute housing with rent excused for that period.
The statute does not let a tenant repair the AC and deduct the cost from rent, so don’t hire a company on the landlord’s behalf without talking to a lawyer or tenant-rights group first. This is a summary of the statute, not legal advice.
Outside Phoenix proper? See our guides to AC repair in Mesa, AC repair in Gilbert and AC repair in Chandler, or browse every AC repair and HVAC guide. For a burst pipe or water heater at 2 a.m., use our emergency plumber Phoenix list.
24-hour AC repair in Phoenix: FAQ
Who offers 24-hour AC repair in Phoenix?
Goettl (602-428-8056), Chas Roberts (emergency line 602-386-2732), Wolfgang’s (480-582-1810), Emergency Air (602-529-4407), Morehart (602-640-0444) and Rainforest Plumbing & Air (480-359-3664) all state on their websites that they offer 24/7 emergency AC service in the Phoenix area.
How much does emergency AC repair cost?
HomeAdvisor’s June 2026 figures put emergency, after-hours or holiday labor at $160 to $250 an hour, against $75 to $150 during regular hours, plus a service call fee of $75 to $200. The average AC repair costs about $417. Some Phoenix companies waive the service fee if you go ahead with the repair, so ask.
Is a broken AC an emergency in Arizona?
In hot weather it often is. Maricopa County’s 2024 heat death report found that 88% of indoor heat deaths happened in homes with an AC unit, and 70% of those units weren’t working. Burning smells, repeated breaker trips and active water leaks are call-now problems in any season.
Does my landlord have to fix my AC in Arizona?
Yes. A.R.S. § 33-1364 treats air conditioning or cooling as an essential service where units are installed. After reasonable written notice, a tenant can recover damages for the reduced rental value or move into substitute housing with rent excused. The statute does not allow a tenant to repair the AC and deduct the cost.
Should I run my AC if there’s ice on it?
No. Turn cooling off and run the fan only so the ice melts. Running a frozen system can damage the compressor, which costs about $1,200 to $2,800 to replace.
How do I check an AC company’s license in Arizona?
Search the company name or ROC number on the Arizona Registrar of Contractors website, roc.az.gov. HVAC contractors in Arizona must hold an ROC license, and the license numbers for every company on this page are listed above.
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Sources: each company’s own website and Google Business Profile (retrieved October 21, 2026); HomeAdvisor AC repair cost guide (updated June 17, 2026); Maricopa County 2024 heat deaths report; Maricopa County heat relief; A.R.S. § 33-1364.
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