Rita Ranch, Arizona
AC repair in Rita Ranch
Air conditioner blowing warm air or freezing up? Request service anywhere in Rita Ranch and the Southeast side near Houghton and Valencia. A licensed local HVAC company calls you back and gives you a price before any work starts.
- Homes
- 10,286
- Median year built
- 2002
- Owner occupied
- 80%
- Electric heat
- 30%
About Rita Ranch
Rita Ranch is on Tucson's southeast side, southeast of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. In ZIP 85747 the median home was built in 2002 and 56% of homes date from 2000 or later (Census ACS). The ZIP's Census center point is at about 3,015 feet, 464 feet above the airport weather station.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer (center point of ZCTA 85747), USGS 3DEP elevation, Census ACS 2020-2024 place estimates, NOAA station record for USW00023160 (2,551 feet).
Homes and systems in Rita Ranch
Rita Ranch has about 10,286 housing units according to the Census ACS 2020-2024, with a median year built of 2002. Most homes here are newer: 56% were built in 2000 or later. Many systems from that era use R-410A refrigerant. The EPA says existing R-410A systems can still be repaired with R-410A parts, while a replacement system will use one of the newer refrigerants. The refrigerant change.
About 30% of occupied homes here heat with electricity and most of the rest with gas (Census ACS). Gas-heated homes usually pair a furnace with an air conditioner; a heat pump is still an option when the system is replaced. Heat pumps in Tucson.
The heat is the same story across the valley. Tucson International Airport averaged 78.9 days at 100°F or hotter a year over 2016-2025, and 77 so far in 2026. Expect long run hours from June through September.
Rita Ranch ZIP codes
| ZIP | Area | Homes | Median year built | Built 2000 or later |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85747 | Rita Ranch / Southeast | 10,286 | 2002 | 56% |
Census ACS 2020-2024. Compare all 36 metro ZIPs.
Average days at 100°F or hotter, by month
Services in Rita Ranch
How it works
- Tell us what the system is doing. Use the form or call us. A photo of the unit helps.
- A licensed local HVAC company calls you back. They ask a few questions and set a time to come out.
- You see the price before work starts. The technician diagnoses the problem and quotes the repair. You decide.
Questions
Do you cover all of Rita Ranch?
Yes, including ZIP 85747. The company that calls you back will confirm your address is in their service area.
How fast can someone come out?
It depends on the day and how busy the summer is. Say in your request if the house has no cooling and someone at home is elderly or unwell. The company will prioritize it if they can.
Do I get a price first?
Yes. The technician diagnoses the problem and gives you a price before starting any repair. Ask what the diagnostic or trip fee is when you book.
Nearby: Marana, Oro Valley, Catalina Foothills, Casas Adobes, Tanque Verde, Vail, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Drexel Heights and Tucson.