Plumbing & AC Service · Tempe, AZ
24-Hour Emergency Plumber in Tempe, AZ
A Burst Pipe at Midnight or a Dead AC in July, One Call Handles Both.
From the slab-built neighborhoods around ASU to the townhomes by Tempe Town Lake, PlumbSmart gets a licensed plumber or HVAC tech to your door fast, quotes a flat price before any work starts, and never charges a fee just to show up.
Any Plumbing Repair in Tempe
Free estimate, no trip fee, and $100 off your plumbing repair. Mention this offer when you book.
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Best of Mesa
East Valley Tribune
Recognized for quality work and honest pricing.
A Plumber Who Actually Knows Tempe
Tempe started out as Hayden’s Ferry, and today it squeezes Arizona State University, Tempe Town Lake, and some of the oldest neighborhoods in the Valley into about 40 square miles. Plenty of those homes went up in the 1960s and 70s on concrete slabs, with copper water lines running underneath and five decades of hard water working on every pipe and fixture. That mix keeps plumbers busy here. It also tempts some companies to charge whatever the emergency will bear.
PlumbSmart runs the other direction. Our whole pitch is that plumbers charge too much, so we quote a flat price up front, skip the trip fee, and routinely come in below the big-name bids. Our shop sits on Main Street in Mesa, a short drive from anywhere in Tempe, which is how a slab leak near McClintock or a dead AC by the lake gets same-day help instead of a spot on next week’s calendar.
Why Tempe Homeowners Call PlumbSmart First
- Same-day service across Tempe, seven days a week.
- Flat-rate quotes you approve before any work starts.
- Free estimates and no trip charge, ever.
- One licensed team for both plumbing and HVAC.
- Voted Best Plumbing Service in Mesa eight years running.
- A lifetime warranty stands behind the work we do.
“I have used PlumbSmart twice in the Tempe area and they are by far the best team, they were on time, they are very knowledgeable, not only do they fix the problem but they give you information to help you with possibly not having the problem again. Charles Bauer was the first time and he was wonderful, polite, explained the problem and told me to call when I was ready to put the sink in they would help. The second time Sebastian showed up and was great and explained the problem and helped put the sink together and was so fast and tested it and everything was wonderful. They are so good about time and knowledge why would you call anyone else and the prices were very reasonable. The Best PlumbSmart in Arizona.”
Every Plumbing and AC Service Tempe Needs
Most companies make you pick a plumber or an AC company. PlumbSmart is both, with licensed crews for each trade. Here is what we handle most around Tempe.
Water Heater Repair
Hard water is rough on Tempe tanks. We repair, flush, and replace gas, electric, and tankless units. Water heater service.
Leak Repair
Dripping fixtures, hidden line leaks, and slab leaks under older homes. We find them and fix them. Leak repair.
Drain Cleaning
Slow drains, kitchen backups, and main-line clogs cleared right the first time. Drain cleaning.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipe at 2 a.m.? Our 24-hour line is 602-256-9181. Emergency plumbing.
Central AC Repair
Blowing warm, tripping breakers, or dead in July. We fix it, often the same day. AC repair.
AC Replacement
New energy-efficient systems installed from $99 a month. AC replacement.
AC Maintenance
A $99 spring tune-up that catches July breakdowns in April. AC tune-ups.
Emergency AC Repair
Cooling emergencies get same-day priority all summer long. Emergency AC.
Commercial Plumbing
Restaurants, offices, and shops from Mill Avenue to Warner Road. Commercial service.
How a PlumbSmart Service Call Works
Four steps, no surprises. You know the price before any wrench turns.
Same-Day Dispatch
Call or book online and a licensed tech heads your way, often the same day. Never a trip charge.
Upfront Flat Quote
You get one clear, flat price to approve before we start. The bill matches the quote.
The Fix
Stocked trucks mean most plumbing and AC repairs finish in a single visit.
Test & Warranty
We test everything, clean up, and back the work with our lifetime warranty.
Meet the Team Behind the Trucks
This short video is who pulls up when you book with PlumbSmart: real local techs, stocked trucks, and the way we treat the homes we work in. No actors, no script.
The same crew covers Tempe seven days a week, and they are one phone call away.
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Most plumbing and AC repairs are done the same day you call. Get on the schedule in minutes.
What Does a Plumber Cost in Tempe?
Honest answer: it depends on the job. Clearing a kitchen drain costs less than repiping a 1970s ranch, and a capacitor swap on your AC costs less than a compressor. What never changes is how we price it. You get a flat quote before any work starts, you approve it, and the bill matches the number. No meter running, no surprise add-ons, and never a fee just to come out.
Repair or Replace? We Tell You Straight
In Tempe the question usually comes up twice: once for the water heater and once for the AC. Hard water shortens a tank’s life, so a heater past ten or twelve years that starts leaking or rumbling is often smarter to replace than to patch. On the cooling side, an AC under about ten years old with a reasonable repair is usually worth fixing. An older system that leaks refrigerant every spring is a different story, especially with R-410A being phased out in favor of R-454B, which makes those recharges pricier every year.
Either way, we put both numbers in front of you and let you decide. You get the honest version, not the expensive one.
Catch Small Problems While They’re Small
Most of the floods and failures we see in Tempe gave a warning first: a water bill that crept up, a warm spot on the tile, an AC that struggled through May. A plumbing maintenance visit or a $99 AC tune-up catches those early, when the fix is still cheap. And when a system really is at the end, our water heater and AC replacement and installation teams handle the swap start to finish.
“Cayden, Mason team did it such a professional job installing a brand new Trane hvac. No issues with their workmanship, very courteous and friendly. Will recommend them. 5 star. Raja, Tempe”
A Valley Name Tempe Has Trusted for Years
PlumbSmart has been fixing plumbing and AC across the East Valley for over a decade, and Tempe homeowners have been part of that from the start. The track record is public: more than 3,200 Google reviews at 4.9 stars, an A+ rating with the BBB since 2012, and zero complaints with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
- Journeyman and Master Plumbers plus NATE-certified HVAC technicians.
- Over 25 years of combined experience across the team.
- Licensed under ROC 223709, 289252, and 301084.
- Voted Best Plumbing Service in Mesa eight years running, and East Valley Tribune Best of Mesa 2026.
- Featured on ABC15’s Sonoran Living with owner Wayne Decker.
We Service Every Major Brand
As a Trane Comfort Specialist we know those cooling systems inside out, and on the plumbing side we install and service Navien tankless water heaters along with the standard tank brands. Whatever is in your garage or on your roof, we can work on it.
Recent PlumbSmart Work
Real trucks, real technicians, real jobs. No stock photos.
Beyond Tempe, We Cover the Whole Valley
Tempe sits right in the middle of our service map, so the neighbors are covered too. We serve:
“With all things equal in cleanliness, experience, and service, why pay more for your plumbing or AC repair?”
The PlumbSmart Promise
Save on Your Next Service Call
Any Plumbing Repair. Free estimate, no trip fee, and $100 off the repair for Tempe homeowners.
Water Heaters & Softeners. Take $500 off any new water heater or water softener, installed.
New AC System. Brand-new energy-efficient AC, installed, plus 1 year of maintenance free.
Lifetime Warranty On All Our Work
We stand behind every repair we make in Tempe. If something we fixed doesn’t hold up, we come back and make it right. That’s the PlumbSmart promise, and it’s why Valley homeowners have trusted us for over a decade.
Tempe Plumbing and AC Questions, Answered
How Much Does a Plumber Cost in Tempe?
It depends on the job. Clearing a drain costs less than fixing a slab leak, and a simple faucet repair costs less than a water heater swap. What stays the same is the way we quote it: a flat, upfront price you approve before we touch anything, with a free estimate and no trip charge. Plumbing repairs are $100 off right now, and customers regularly tell us our bids come in below the big-name companies. Call 480-654-8865 for a number you can actually plan around.
Do You Offer 24-Hour Emergency Plumbing in Tempe?
Yes. Burst pipes, sewer backups, and failed water heaters don’t keep business hours, so neither do we. Call our 24-hour line at 602-256-9181 any time, day or night, and we’ll get a plumber moving toward your Tempe home.
Do You Charge a Trip Fee or for Estimates?
No. Estimates are free and there’s no charge just to show up. You get a flat quote before any work starts, and you decide from there. We’d rather earn the job with an honest price than bill you for the doorbell.
How Fast Can You Get to My Tempe Home?
Often the same day. Our shop is on Main Street in Mesa, a short drive from every Tempe neighborhood, so you’re not waiting on a tech fighting traffic from the other side of the Valley. Tell us what’s going on when you call and we’ll give you a real arrival window, not a guess.
Why Do So Many Older Tempe Homes Get Slab Leaks?
A big share of Tempe’s housing went up in the 1960s and 70s on concrete slab foundations with copper water lines run underneath. After fifty years of hot soil, water chemistry, and slow wear, those lines can pinhole and leak under the floor. Warning signs include warm spots on the tile, the sound of running water with everything off, and a water bill that jumps for no reason. Our slab leak detection team pinpoints the leak first, so we open the smallest spot possible.
Does Tempe’s Hard Water Really Damage Water Heaters?
It really does. Valley water carries one of the heaviest mineral loads in the country, and that scale settles in your tank, making it rumble, run less efficiently, and fail years early. An occasional flush helps, and a water softener helps more. If your heater is already on the way out, we’re currently taking $500 off water heaters and softeners, installed.
Do You Repair Air Conditioners in Tempe Too?
Yes, and it’s half of what we do. Our NATE-certified HVAC technicians handle AC repair, replacement, and maintenance across Tempe, with same-day service through the summer and an emergency AC team for the days it can’t wait. One company for the pipes and the cooling means one number to save in your phone.
Should I Repair or Replace My Water Heater or AC?
Rules of thumb: a water heater past ten or twelve years in our hard water is usually smarter to replace, and an AC under about ten years old with a reasonable repair is usually worth fixing. Older AC systems run on R-410A refrigerant, which is being phased out, so repeated leaks shift the math toward a new unit. We’ll show you the repair number and the replacement number side by side and let you decide.
Do You Offer Financing?
We do, through our financing partner Goodleap, with flexible payment plans that include 0% interest for 12 months on qualifying jobs. New AC systems start at $99 a month including installation. A burst pipe or a dead AC shouldn’t have to wait on a paycheck.
Is Your Work Covered by a Warranty?
Yes. Our workmanship carries a lifetime warranty. If something we fixed doesn’t hold up, we come back and make it right at no charge. That promise has been behind every PlumbSmart job for over a decade.
Do You Handle Commercial Plumbing in Tempe?
Yes. Restaurants, offices, retail shops, and other Tempe businesses count on us for commercial plumbing, from emergency repairs to new installations, scheduled around your hours so the disruption stays small. Flat, transparent pricing applies to businesses too.
What Areas Do You Serve Around Tempe?
All of Tempe plus Mesa, Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, and the rest of the Valley. Not sure if you’re in range? Call 480-654-8865 in Mesa or 623-250-2238 in Phoenix and we’ll let you know.
