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3-Ton American Standard AC and Air Handler Installation in Scottsdale — May 2026

CompletedMay 12, 2026
Install CrewThomas & Edwin
Service AreaScottsdale
System3-Ton AC + Air Handler Split System
BrandAmerican Standard
WarrantyMfg + Workmanship
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Scope of Work
Installation of a 3-ton 18X vertical heat pump.
Scottsdale · installed May 12, 2026
— At a Glance
Location
Scottsdale
Completed
May 12, 2026
System Type
AC + Air Handler Split System
Capacity
3-Ton
Brand
American Standard
Efficiency
18 SEER2
Labor Warranty
10-Year Labor Warranty
Total Investment
$15,903
— 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

Air handler

Brand
American Standard
Model
5TEMCD04AV31DAA
Matched
3-Ton airflow
New — installed 2026
Newly Installed

Heat pump

Brand
American Standard
Model
5A6V8X36A1000AA
Capacity
3-Ton
Efficiency
18 SEER2
New — installed 2026
Newly Installed

Thermostat

Brand
American Standard
Model
ALINK360A2VVUG
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 AC Installation & Replacement work AZ Perfect Comfort performs across Scottsdale, AZ. You can browse more real 3-Ton Trane AC and Air Handler 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 Thomas & Edwin from the manifold gauges, micron gauge, and digital thermometers.

Refrigerant Circuit

Refrigerant type
R-454B
Suction pressure
111 PSIG
Liquid pressure
360 PSIG
Evaporator saturation
40.2°F
Condensing saturation
114.1°F
Superheat
13°F
Subcooling
11°F

Nitrogen Pressure Test

Test pressure held
377 PSIG

Vacuum / Evacuation

Final vacuum reading
449 microns

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
318V-5A6V8X36-5TEMCD04AV 3 Ton- 18 SEER2 Vertical American Standard - Trane Technologies Variable Speed Heat Pumps with Airhandler. Installation of the equipment is subject to the terms and conditions of AZ Perfect Comfort 1
INSTALL-MEM-1-SYSTEM Sold At Time of Install: 1 System Perfect Comfort Club MembershipRegular maintenance must be performed by AZ Perfect Comfort for labor warranty to be valid. Two Maintenance Visits Per Year.26 Point A 1
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 Wa 1

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— Photo Documentation

24 photos from this installation

Every step of this installation was documented on-site by Thomas & Edwin.

Installation Progress

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

Wall-mounted touchscreen thermostat powered on, displaying indoor temperature of 76 degrees with the system currently off.
Wall-mounted touchscreen thermostat powered on, displaying indoor temperature of 76 degrees with the system currently off.
Thermostat touchscreen displays system information for the thermostat and system controller during setup and commissioning.
Thermostat touchscreen displays system information for the thermostat and system controller during setup and commissioning.
Thermostat display shows system information screen for the connected HVAC controls and outdoor unit status during setup.
Thermostat display shows system information screen for the connected HVAC controls and outdoor unit status during setup.
New air handler installed in a closet with insulated refrigerant lines, condensate drain piping, and electrical disconnect mounted nearby.
New air handler installed in a closet with insulated refrigerant lines, condensate drain piping, and electrical disconnect mounted nearby.
Air handler condensate drain with cleanout float switch and insulated refrigerant line set routed into the cabinet.
Air handler condensate drain with cleanout float switch and insulated refrigerant line set routed into the cabinet.
Wall-mounted touchscreen thermostat displays cooling mode with an 80° room temperature and a 65° setpoint.
Wall-mounted touchscreen thermostat displays cooling mode with an 80° room temperature and a 65° setpoint.
New air handler installed with sealed duct connection, inline air purification device, and mounted electrical disconnect with flexible conduit.
New air handler installed with sealed duct connection, inline air purification device, and mounted electrical disconnect with flexible conduit.
Outdoor condenser next to newly installed weatherproof disconnect, flexible conduit, and insulated refrigerant line set with filter drier.
Outdoor condenser next to newly installed weatherproof disconnect, flexible conduit, and insulated refrigerant line set with filter drier.
Condensate drain piping connected to the air handler with cleanout and trap, set on a metal pan near the doorway.
Condensate drain piping connected to the air handler with cleanout and trap, set on a metal pan near the doorway.
Condensate drain with cleanout and float switch installed at the air handler, alongside insulated refrigerant lines and copper tubing.
Condensate drain with cleanout and float switch installed at the air handler, alongside insulated refrigerant lines and copper tubing.
New air handler installed in closet with insulated refrigerant lines, PVC condensate drain piping, and electrical disconnect mounted nearby.
New air handler installed in closet with insulated refrigerant lines, PVC condensate drain piping, and electrical disconnect mounted nearby.
New air handler installation with attached ducting, inline air purification device, and mounted electrical disconnect with flexible metal conduit.
New air handler installation with attached ducting, inline air purification device, and mounted electrical disconnect with flexible metal conduit.
Wall-mounted touchscreen thermostat displays 80 degrees with system set to cooling mode and a 65-degree setpoint.
Wall-mounted touchscreen thermostat displays 80 degrees with system set to cooling mode and a 65-degree setpoint.
New outdoor condenser set on a level pad with insulated line set and exterior disconnect mounted on the wall.
New outdoor condenser set on a level pad with insulated line set and exterior disconnect mounted on the wall.
Outdoor condenser unit set on a level pad with insulated line set and sealed wall penetration at the installation site.
Outdoor condenser unit set on a level pad with insulated line set and sealed wall penetration at the installation site.

Nitrogen Pressure Test

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

Digital manifold shows equal pressure on both sides at 377 PSI during a nitrogen pressure test of the new system.
Digital manifold shows equal pressure on both sides at 377 PSI during a nitrogen pressure test of the new system.
Digital manifold shows both high and low sides holding 374.7 PSI during the nitrogen pressure test on the new system.
Digital manifold shows both high and low sides holding 374.7 PSI during the 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.

Digital manifold with micron gauge attached at the condenser shows a deep vacuum achieved during system evacuation.
Digital manifold with micron gauge attached at the condenser shows a deep vacuum achieved during system evacuation.

Refrigerant Commissioning

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

Digital manifold shows system operating pressures and temperatures during commissioning on the outdoor unit.
Digital manifold shows system operating pressures and temperatures during commissioning on the outdoor unit.
Digital manifold connected at the condenser shows system operating pressures while charging and tuning the new installation.
Digital manifold connected at the condenser shows system operating pressures while charging and tuning the new installation.

Equipment Detail Shots

Close-ups of the components that make up the system.

Close-up of a liquid line filter drier brazed into the refrigerant line at the outdoor unit.
Close-up of a liquid line filter drier brazed into the refrigerant line at the outdoor unit.
Close-up of a liquid line filter drier brazed into the refrigerant line near the outdoor condenser.
Close-up of a liquid line filter drier brazed into the refrigerant line near the outdoor condenser.
Thermostat display shows indoor unit system information screen with model, serial, software version, and accessory status entries.
Thermostat display shows indoor unit system information screen with model, serial, software version, and accessory status entries.
Thermostat screen displays system information for a mitigation control board and connected A2L sensor details.
Thermostat screen displays system information for a mitigation control board and connected A2L sensor details.
— Frequently Asked

Questions about this installation

What kind of system was installed in this Scottsdale job?

AZ Perfect Comfort installed a 3-Ton American Standard AC + Air Handler Split System at this Scottsdale property. The install was completed by Thomas & Edwin and includes AZ Perfect Comfort's workmanship warranty.

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

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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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