Protecting Your Comfort · Tempe, AZ · ★Est. 2008 · 18 Years Strong · ROC #243332 R-39R · ROC #316835 C-39 · Licensed · Bonded · Insured
Protecting Your Comfort
Tempe, AZ · Licensed · Bonded · Insured
★Est. 2008 · 18 Years Strong

115° is Phoenix's problem.
Not your living room's.

Patriot Air is an owner-operated Tempe HVAC company. No call centers, no commission techs, no mystery pricing — Eric picks up, Eric's crew shows up.

⚡ Same-DayRepairs Fixed the day you call.Trucks stocked for first-visit fixes · Emergencies answered · 480-219-8288 Call now →
★ No job left short of your complete satisfaction — if it's not right, we make it right.
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"Everyone at Patriot Air is professional, courteous and responsive."— recent Google review
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BBBACCREDITED
A+
BBB RATING
BBB Accredited Business since 2009 — 17 years committed to the BBB Standards for Trust. Incorporated 2008 · President: Eric W. Lipp.
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Screened & Approved on HomeAdvisor. Free service call & failure diagnosis with any flat-rate repair — priced by the job, not the hour, with the cost disclosed first.
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Why this company exists

Tired of getting worked over by AC companies? So was Eric.

The racket

The $12k "emergency"

A commission tech condemns your unit over a part that costs less than dinner. The big consolidated outfits pay their people to sell, not to fix.

The racket

The 4-hour window

You burn a vacation day waiting on a truck that belongs to a company whose owner lives in another state.

The racket

The stranger rotation

Different tech every visit, nobody knows your system, everything starts from zero — except the invoice.

Eric Lipp, owner of Patriot Air, at a community booth with Patriot Air merchandise
Eric Lipp — Owner · Patriot Air, Inc.

"I started this company because I was tired of working for air conditioning contractors who continuously overcharged and did mediocre work."

— Eric Lipp, Owner · Patriot Air, Inc.
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Years in business. Incorporated 2008. BBB accredited with an A+ rating since 2009.

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Owner, in the field. Every tech hand-picked and trained by Eric. Repairs recommended only when repair is the right answer.

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Investors to feed. Most big Valley HVAC brands now answer to out-of-state investment groups.

No franchise. No private equity. No call center.
Patriot Air answers
to you.
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Featured work

Real jobs. Real trucks. Real photos.

No stock photography — this is Patriot Air's own crew on Valley roofs and side yards.

Patriot Air technician performing refrigerant service on a residential AC unit
Full-service repair visit
Completed rooftop package unit installation with desert landscape behind
Rooftop package unit — installed
New Bryant rooftop package unit installed on a shingle roof
New Bryant rooftop install
Crew removing an old rooftop unit during a changeout
Old unit out — changeout in progress
Gas furnace replacement installed in a garage
Gas furnace replacement
About Patriot Air, Inc.

"We aren't the cheapest. Just the best in the Valley."

Eric's words, not ours. Helping Phoenix with the best service in the Valley — same trucks, same hand-picked faces, since 2008.

Every technician is hand-picked for experience, competence, and courtesy — and trained by the owner, from the ground up. Eric spent years managing "elite" Valley contractors and watched them over-promise, under-deliver, and send the greenest techs to maintenance calls. Patriot Air exists so there are no weak links — honest, solid performers on every truck.

Proudly serving the Phoenix metropolitan area, Patriot Air is a full-service residential HVAC company dedicated to setting the industry standard — state-of-the-art equipment, experienced staff, and no job left short of your complete satisfaction.

A trusted vendor for several home warranty companies, Patriot Air handles warranty repairs, rebates, credits and financing options (O.A.C.) — and coordinates directly with tenants, property managers, warranty companies and manufacturers so you don't have to play middleman.

ERICRead Eric's full story — why Patriot Air exists+
"I started this company because I was tired of working for air conditioning contractors who continuously over-charged and did mediocre work. Other companies sell maintenance programs to homeowners knowing good and well they have no real desire to honor their contractual obligations. They send out the 'greenest' technicians to do maintenance, and homeowners regret ever buying a maintenance program. I decided the only way I could control the quality of service, the honesty of the technicians, and the desire to fulfill commitments was to open my own outfit. I personally train my own staff from the ground up. There are no weak links in this company — every technician is an honest, solid performer with character and integrity. We aren't the cheapest, just the best in the Valley. We are always here to 'protect your comfort.' That's what we are all about."
— Eric Lipp, Owner
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The Patriot Promise
  • Most repairs done same day — barring major system failure
  • Meet or beat any competitor's written quote on repairs or replacement
  • The initial quote is the end price — all-inclusive, zero hidden charges
  • Detailed PDF invoice + photos of our findings, emailed at time of service
  • Parts bought direct from manufacturers — savings passed to you
  • Pricing typically well below the major consolidated competitors
Full-service residential HVAC

Any make. Any model. Any age.

Preventive maintenance · Expert service & repairs · Quality unit installations. Full-service vehicles stocked for same-visit fixes — diagnose and repair in one trip whenever the part's on the truck.

Repair

Expert AC Repair

Fast, honest diagnosis with straight answers. Most repairs done same day. Emergency line: 480-219-8288.

Maintain

Annual AC Check-Ups

The manufacturer-required yearly once-over that keeps warranties valid and compressors alive through August — $59.95, 20 points.

Maintain

Home AC Maintenance

Single unit or a whole complex — coils, refrigerant, electrical, airflow, done right.

Heat

Heating Systems

Expert repair on aging heat systems before the two cold weeks Arizona actually gets.

Heat

Heating System Maintenance

Highest-quality maintenance by experienced technicians, so it lights the first cold morning.

Install

Quality Unit Installations

Right-sized systems for your square footage — never upsold to a bigger unit you don't need. Rebates and tax credits disclosed up front.

AMERICAN STANDARD · AUTHORIZED DEALERBRYANTGOODMANDAY & NIGHT
Book your complete cooling-system tune-up

Beat the next heat wave for $59.95.

The Valley takes 110+ triple-digit days a year — and every one of them tests your AC. A 20-point cooling-system tune-up by an owner-trained tech is the annual once-over manufacturers require to keep warranties valid and compressors alive through August. A $17 tune-up is a sales visit with a clipboard. This is a real inspection — no commission techs, no surprise replacement quote. As always: protecting your comfort.

Financing available (O.A.C.) · Rebates & warranty repairs handled · Free second opinions
$59.95
Complete tune-up · No membership required
The proof

Neighbors keep the receipts.

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480+ reviews across Google, HomeAdvisor & more
Patriot Air, Inc. · 2465 W 12th St #5, Tempe, AZ 85281
Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · 480-219-8288 · Emergency line answered
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"Everyone at Patriot Air is professional, courteous and responsive."

— Google review

"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.

"They do a great job keeping my 18-year-old AC units — I have 4 — up and running!"

— Lawrence L.
Straight answers

Questions everyone asks. Answers without the pitch.

REPLACEHow long should a system last?+
10 to 20 years. Past year 7, efficiency drops and repairs climb — newer high-SEER units can cut cooling bills enough to pay for themselves surprisingly fast.
REPLACEWill a bigger system perform better?+
No. Oversized units short-cycle, waste energy, and leave humidity behind. Right-sizing to your home's square footage beats upsizing every time.
REPLACERepair or replace — how do I decide?+
7+ years old, frequent repairs, uneven rooms, runs constantly, bills creeping up — time to run the math. We show you both numbers and let you decide.
REPLACECan you quote a price without coming out?+
No — honest pricing needs a load calculation on your actual house. That's why new-equipment estimates and second opinions are free.
REPLACECan I replace just the outdoor unit?+
You can, but a mismatched indoor coil cuts efficiency and can void the warranty. We'll tell you straight when it's worth it and when it isn't.
REPAIRDo you really do same-day repair?+
Unless there's a major system failure, yes — most repairs are done the same day. Full-service trucks are stocked so the fix happens on the first visit. Emergencies: 480-219-8288.
REPAIRIs there a fee for a repair visit?+
Yes — a diagnostic fee covers the technician's visit and your repair quote. If you end up replacing the system instead, the fee is credited toward the purchase.
REPAIRMy system runs constantly. Repairable?+
Often, yes. But if it's 7+ years old, an efficiency upgrade can recoup its cost in as little as 3 years. You'll get both options with real numbers.
MAINTAINHow can I cut my energy bill?+
Annual tune-ups, a programmable thermostat, ceiling fans, unblocked vents — and if your system is aging, a high-efficiency upgrade can cut cooling costs dramatically.
MAINTAINWhy buy a maintenance plan?+
Phoenix summers kill neglected units. Two tune-ups a year, priority scheduling, and covered surprises cost less than one August emergency.
INSTALLWhat brands do you install?+
American Standard (authorized dealer), Bryant, Goodman, and Day & Night — and we service any make or model, any age.
INSTALLWill I need a permit?+
Depends on your city — we handle whatever your job requires.
INSTALLAre variable-speed fans worth it?+
They ramp to exactly what the house needs — quieter operation, steadier temps, lower bills.
Upfront pricing · Free estimates & second opinions

Tell us what's wrong. We'll handle the rest.

Frustrated with inconsistent HVAC service? No unclear schedules, no prolonged discussions — just a brief call and we get things rolling.

Just call for a quick connect.
EmergencySame line, answered
Address2465 W 12th St #5, Tempe, AZ 85281
EstimatesNew equipment & second opinions — free
★ No job left short of your complete satisfaction.
Now hiring

Work for the owner. Not a call center.

Every Patriot Air tech is hand-picked and trained by Eric — no commission quotas, no weak links. If that sounds like your kind of shop, apply below.

Free estimates & second opinions · Same-day service when available

Hot house? Not for long.

480-219-8288
★Owner-operated · Est. 2008
★ If it's not right, we make it right.

Serving Tempe, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Chandler and the greater Valley.