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5-Ton Horizontal Attic Split System Installation in Deer Valley Border — February 2025

CompletedFebruary 6, 2025
Install CrewBen, Andrew, Kyle, Jesse & Fred
Service AreaDeer Valley Border
System5-Ton AC + Furnace Split System
BrandTrane
WarrantyMfg + Workmanship
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Scope of Work
Installation of two 5-ton horizontal 18 SEER2 XV18 variable speed systems.
Deer Valley Border · installed February 6, 2025
— At a Glance
Location
Deer Valley Border
Completed
February 6, 2025
System Type
AC + Furnace Split System
Capacity
5-Ton
Brand
Trane
Efficiency
18 SEER2
Labor Warranty
10-Year Labor Warranty
Total Investment
$29,500
— What We Installed

Every component in this system

Each piece of equipment set at this home, its condition, and its place in the system.

Newly Installed

Evaporator Coil

Brand
Trane
Model
5TXCC009AS3HCAA
Matched
5-Ton airflow
New — installed 2026
Newly Installed

Evaporator Coil

Brand
Trane
Model
5TXCC009AS3HCAA
Matched
5-Ton airflow
New — installed 2026
Newly Installed

Furnace

Brand
Trane
Model
S8V2C100M5PCA
Matched
5-Ton airflow
New — installed 2026
Newly Installed

Furnace

Brand
Trane
Model
S8V2C100M5PCA
Matched
5-Ton airflow
New — installed 2026
Newly Installed

AC condenser

Brand
Trane
Model
4TTV7X60A1000
Capacity
5-Ton
Efficiency
18 SEER2
New — installed 2026
Newly Installed

AC condenser

Brand
Trane
Model
4TTV7X60A1000
Capacity
5-Ton
Efficiency
18 SEER2
New — installed 2026
Newly Installed

Thermostat

Brand
Trane
Model
THUI2360A200UC)
New — installed 2026
Newly Installed

Thermostat

Brand
Trane
Model
THUI2360A200UC
New — installed 2026
Your Coverage on This Install
Labor Warranty
10-Year Labor Warranty

Full terms and coverage details reviewed with the homeowner at time of estimate. Contact us for details.

— Related Services

How this install fits into our Phoenix HVAC service

This install is one example of the Heating work AZ Perfect Comfort performs across Service Areas. You can browse more real 5-Ton Horizontal Attic Split System Installation case studies in the AZ Perfect Comfort install log. New installs from AZ Perfect Comfort include first-year enrollment in our Comfort Club maintenance membership and are backed by our Lifetime Repair Guarantee on repairs. For qualifying installations, HVAC financing options let homeowners spread the investment over time.

— Final Commissioning Results

The real numbers from startup

Every install gets fully commissioned before we leave. These are the actual readings taken on-site by Ben, Andrew, Kyle, Jesse & Fred from the manifold gauges, micron gauge, and digital thermometers.

Refrigerant Circuit

Refrigerant type
R-454B
Suction pressure
104 PSIG
Liquid pressure
285 PSIG
Evaporator saturation
35.8°F
Condensing saturation
101.9°F
Superheat
22°F
Subcooling
8°F

Air-Side Performance

Return-air temperature
70.5°F
Supply-air temperature
35.7°F
Temperature split
34.8°F

Nitrogen Pressure Test

Test pressure held
314 PSIG

Vacuum / Evacuation

Final vacuum reading
288 microns

Electrical Readings

Supply voltage
240V

Startup readings captured on the day of install. Manufacturer targets vary by ambient and load; every reading above met the system’s commissioning window.

— Line Items

The full equipment and materials list

ItemDescriptionQty
517H-4TTV7X60-S8V2 5 Ton- Horizontal 18 SEER2 XV18 Variable Speed Air Conditioner (Comes with Surge Protector installed on indoor and outdoor units.) with Furnace. Installation of the equipment is subject to the terms a 2
AZPC-10YR 10 year Labor Warranty through AZ Perfect Comfort. Subject to Terms and Conditions of the agreement provided by AZ Perfect Comfort.AZ Perfect Comfort remains the contractor to perform all work.The War 2
INSTALL-MEM-2-SYSTEM 5 year Club MembershipSold At Time of Install: System Perfect Comfort Club MembershipRegular maintenance must be performed by AZ Perfect Comfort for labor warranty to be valid. Two Maintenance Visits 1
AFB-162 Install Perfect Fit Filter Base 2

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— Photo Documentation

26 photos from this installation

Every step of this installation was documented on-site by Ben, Andrew, Kyle, Jesse & Fred.

Installation Progress

Documentation of the physical install — new equipment set, line sets routed, disconnects wired, thermostat mounted.

New outdoor condenser set on a level concrete pad with nearby disconnect and sealed wall penetration beside the service door.
New outdoor condenser set on a level concrete pad with nearby disconnect and sealed wall penetration beside the service door.
Horizontal air handler and furnace assembly suspended in attic, connected to insulated ducts, condensate drain, gas vent, and refrigerant lines.
Horizontal air handler and furnace assembly suspended in attic, connected to insulated ducts, condensate drain, gas vent, and refrigerant lines.
Outdoor condenser set on a level pad with insulated refrigerant line set, filter drier, and sealed wall penetration.
Outdoor condenser set on a level pad with insulated refrigerant line set, filter drier, and sealed wall penetration.
Thermostat system info screen displays equipment details and installation date for the newly installed HVAC system.
Thermostat system info screen displays equipment details and installation date for the newly installed HVAC system.
Thermostat system info screen showing equipment registration status, model identifiers, and installation date for the installed HVAC system.
Thermostat system info screen showing equipment registration status, model identifiers, and installation date for the installed HVAC system.
Outdoor AC disconnect and liquidtight conduit neatly routed to the condenser with sealed wall penetrations and secured straps.
Outdoor AC disconnect and liquidtight conduit neatly routed to the condenser with sealed wall penetrations and secured straps.
Thermostat touchscreen displays system information and software versions during setup on a newly installed control.
Thermostat touchscreen displays system information and software versions during setup on a newly installed control.
Condensate drain line with float switch installed beneath an air handler, showing proper piping and access panel above.
Condensate drain line with float switch installed beneath an air handler, showing proper piping and access panel above.
Outdoor HVAC disconnect with sealed wall penetration and flexible conduit mounted neatly along the exterior wall.
Outdoor HVAC disconnect with sealed wall penetration and flexible conduit mounted neatly along the exterior wall.
Thermostat touchscreen displays system information and software versions during setup on a newly installed HVAC control interface.
Thermostat touchscreen displays system information and software versions during setup on a newly installed HVAC control interface.
Horizontal air handler suspended in attic with insulated flex ducts, metal plenum, and PVC condensate drain piping installed.
Horizontal air handler suspended in attic with insulated flex ducts, metal plenum, and PVC condensate drain piping installed.
New outdoor condenser set on a level concrete pad with electrical whip and disconnect mounted on the wall.
New outdoor condenser set on a level concrete pad with electrical whip and disconnect mounted on the wall.
New wall-mounted thermostat installed cleanly in a hallway, with adjacent light switches and finished trim visible.
New wall-mounted thermostat installed cleanly in a hallway, with adjacent light switches and finished trim visible.
Wall-mounted touchscreen thermostat installed on a finished interior wall, ready for system setup and homeowner control.
Wall-mounted touchscreen thermostat installed on a finished interior wall, ready for system setup and homeowner control.

Nitrogen Pressure Test

Both manifold gauges holding equal pressure verifies a leak-free system before we ever bring in refrigerant.

Digital manifold shows equalized pressures around 313 and 315 PSI on both sides during a nitrogen pressure test.
Digital manifold shows equalized pressures around 313 and 315 PSI on both sides during a nitrogen pressure test.
Digital manifold shows equal high and low pressures at 307.5 PSI during a nitrogen pressure test on the new system.
Digital manifold shows equal high and low pressures at 307.5 PSI during a nitrogen pressure test on the new system.

Vacuum / Evacuation

A deep vacuum below 500 microns pulls all moisture and non-condensables out of the line set before charging.

Micron gauge connected during evacuation shows 307 microns, documenting a deep vacuum before opening the refrigerant charge.
Micron gauge connected during evacuation shows 307 microns, documenting a deep vacuum before opening the refrigerant charge.
Digital micron gauge connected during evacuation shows a deep vacuum achieved on the new system before refrigerant charging.
Digital micron gauge connected during evacuation shows a deep vacuum achieved on the new system before refrigerant charging.

Refrigerant Commissioning

Operating pressures, superheat, and subcooling confirmed to manufacturer spec after charge.

Digital refrigerant scale on the outdoor unit displays 4 pounds 9.0 ounces during refrigerant charging.
Digital refrigerant scale on the outdoor unit displays 4 pounds 9.0 ounces during refrigerant charging.
Mobile app monitor shows system operating with suction at 93 psig and liquid at 271 psig during commissioning.
Mobile app monitor shows system operating with suction at 93 psig and liquid at 271 psig during commissioning.
Wireless refrigerant scale display on top of the outdoor condenser shows a charge change of -2 lb 0.25 oz.
Wireless refrigerant scale display on top of the outdoor condenser shows a charge change of -2 lb 0.25 oz.
Digital manifold shows system operating pressures with low side at 104 PSI and high side at 285 PSI during commissioning.
Digital manifold shows system operating pressures with low side at 104 PSI and high side at 285 PSI during commissioning.

Air-Side Commissioning

Return and supply air temperatures measured to verify the temperature split falls in the target window.

Digital thermometer displays 72.1 degrees, documenting return air temperature during commissioning of the new system.
Digital thermometer displays 72.1 degrees, documenting return air temperature during commissioning of the new system.
Digital thermometer attached at the air handler displays 31.2 on the screen during airflow temperature testing.
Digital thermometer attached at the air handler displays 31.2 on the screen during airflow temperature testing.
Handheld digital thermometer displays 32.1°F and 48.5°F readings during HVAC air-side commissioning.
Handheld digital thermometer displays 32.1°F and 48.5°F readings during HVAC air-side commissioning.
Digital in-duct thermometer displays 43.7 and 69.4 degrees, documenting air temperature measurements during system commissioning.
Digital in-duct thermometer displays 43.7 and 69.4 degrees, documenting air temperature measurements during system commissioning.
— Frequently Asked

Questions about this installation

What kind of system was installed in this Deer Valley Border job?

The installer replaced the existing XV17 models with a new XV18 5-ton horizontal gas split system due to a refrigerant change. The updated system included the 454B model, along with the necessary components for optimal performance.

How much does a new ac + furnace split system cost in Phoenix?

Pricing depends on tonnage, efficiency (SEER2 rating), brand, and installation complexity. Use our online pricing tool at https://azperfectcomfort.com/get-a-quote/ for an instant estimate on your home, or call (602) 613-3489 to schedule a free in-home consultation.

Does AZ Perfect Comfort offer financing for HVAC installations?

Yes. AZ Perfect Comfort offers financing options to qualified homeowners so a new system fits your monthly budget. Financing details are provided during your in-home consultation — call (602) 613-3489 to schedule.

Does AZ Perfect Comfort install in Deer Valley Border?

Yes. AZ Perfect Comfort installs residential and commercial HVAC systems throughout Deer Valley Border and the greater Phoenix Metro area. Call (602) 613-3489 to schedule your consultation.

Is the new equipment covered by a warranty?

Yes. New equipment installed by AZ Perfect Comfort is covered by the manufacturer's warranty (typically 10 years on parts when registered) plus our workmanship warranty on the installation itself. Diamond Members receive our Lifetime Repair Guarantee on covered repairs — ask about our maintenance plans.

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