Installs in Aetna Estates
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Aetna Estates, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Aetna Estates address in about two minutes.
Heat pumps for Aetna Estates homes
Aetna Estates has 441 homes in 0.131 square miles, and 402 are occupied. Census figures show a housing mix unlike Arapahoe County and Colorado. The town's median home year is 1978, compared with 1985 in the county and 1987 statewide. Its median home has 4.2 rooms, below 5.8 in Arapahoe County and 5.7 across Colorado.
The construction mix points to careful equipment selection. Homes built before 1960 make up 23.1% of Aetna Estates, while 30.6% were built from 1960 to 1979. Another 44.7% were built from 1980 to 1999. Only 1.6% were built in 2010 or later, compared with 11% in Arapahoe County and 14% in Colorado.
These older homes need a room by room look at insulation, ducts, and electrical capacity. We measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel before we install. A heat pump moves heat rather than burning fuel, and it also provides cooling.
How Aetna Estates compares with nearby towns
Aetna Estates is older than nearby Aurora, Watkins, and Commerce City. Aurora's median home year is 1985, Watkins is 2001, and Commerce City is 2004. Denver is older at 1974. The 23.1% share of homes built before 1960 in Aetna Estates exceeds Aurora's 7.7%, Watkins' 6.5%, and Commerce City's 17.3%, but is below Denver's 35.5%.
Housing type sets Aetna Estates apart. Mobile homes account for 56.5% of homes here, while detached houses account for 20.4%. Arapahoe County has 56.3% detached houses and 0.8% mobile homes. Aetna Estates has 23.1% of homes in multi-unit buildings, compared with 33.5% in Aurora, 0% in Watkins, 49.8% in Denver, and 9.1% in Commerce City.
Only 34.3% of Aetna Estates homes are owner occupied. That compares with 65.1% in Arapahoe County and 66.3% statewide. Detached homes, mobile homes, and condos call for different equipment layouts. We start with the home itself, rather than choosing a system from townwide averages.
How homes in Aetna Estates heat today
Utility gas heats 51.5% of Aetna Estates homes, while electricity heats 46.5%. Wood heats 2%. Gas has a smaller share here than in Arapahoe County, where 65.9% of homes use gas, and electricity has a larger share than the county's 30.6%. Xcel supplies gas here.
Nearby towns show a different fuel pattern. Gas heats 62.6% of Aurora homes, 61.5% in Denver, and 72.2% in Commerce City. Watkins has 27.2% gas heat and 28.7% propane heat. Aetna Estates has 0% propane heat, while Arapahoe County has 1.6%.
For homes now using gas, a ducted heat pump can replace heating and cooling equipment where ductwork fits. A dual fuel system keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours. For homes now using electric heat, ductless equipment provides heating and cooling without relying on central ducts.
Systems that fit Aetna Estates housing
Ducted heat pumps fit homes with usable central ducts. This is a strong option for detached homes and for homes where ductwork can carry the required airflow. Older homes are more likely to have small ducts or no ducts, so we inspect them before selecting this path. The 20.4% detached-house share in Aetna Estates is far below Colorado's 61.8%.
Dual fuel fits gas-heated homes that have a furnace and ducts in place. It pairs a heat pump with the existing gas-furnace role during the coldest hours. Since 51.5% of Aetna Estates homes heat with utility gas, dual fuel gives many homes a path that retains that furnace capacity. It also cools in warm weather.
Ductless mini-splits fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. They suit much of a town where mobile homes make up 56.5% of housing and multi-unit buildings make up 23.1%. For a 1,500 square foot ductless example, our estimate uses 3 indoor units. Its indoor-unit planning uses 500 sq ft per zone, with pricing through 5 units before a custom quote.
Sizing at Aetna Estates design conditions
Our estimate tool sizes equipment for 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using an elevation of 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, our sizing uses a coefficient of performance of 2. Those conditions are why a nameplate size alone does not select the right system.
Consider the example home: a 2,000 square foot, 2-story home with a gas furnace, built from 1980 to 1999. Its design heat load is 2.8 tons. That build period represents 44.7% of Aetna Estates homes, the town's largest construction group.
The same example changes with home age. A 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons. A home built from 1960 to 1979 has 3.2 tons, while a home built from 2000 to 2009 has 2.4 tons. A home built in 2010 or later has 2.0 tons. We also check the example home's 30 A breaker requirement during the electrical-panel review.
Example Aetna Estates heat pump prices
For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas example built from 1980 to 1999, a ducted heat pump costs $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates. After applicable rebates, the range is $8,400 to $21,200. A dual fuel system costs $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. Our estimate tool provides these ranges using the home's size, construction group, heating type, and design conditions.
For a 1,500 square foot, one-story home with electric heat and no ducts, the 3-unit ductless example costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates. Its after-rebate range is $7,800 to $15,200. Ductless pricing reflects the number of indoor units rather than central ductwork.
Older construction changes the ducted and dual fuel price ranges because the design load changes. For the before-1960 example, ducted pricing is $17,400 to $37,800 before rebates and $9,900 to $30,300 after rebates. Dual fuel pricing is $14,000 to $30,600 before rebates and $6,500 to $23,100 after rebates. The online estimate takes about two minutes, and a winter gas bill makes it more accurate.
Rebates and ZIP code 80018
Our estimate tool shows rebate options for Aetna Estates. Xcel Energy customers replacing a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane heating can receive $1,500 per ton of heating on any of the three system types. Homes replacing electric heat can receive $750 per ton of heating. Every Colorado home can receive the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount of $1,000, and eligible homes here can receive the Power Ahead Colorado rebate of $1,500.
For a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home, total rebates are $7,000. The included programs are the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). For a home on electric heat, the 3-ton ducted total is $4,700, from the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The Colorado state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
ZIP code 80018 is associated with Aurora and has 5,919 homes. Its median home year is 2009, far newer than Aetna Estates' 1978. Detached houses make up 91.1% of 80018 homes, compared with 20.4% in Aetna Estates, while multi-unit buildings make up 2.2% compared with 23.1%. Gas heats 66.2% of 80018 homes and electricity heats 28.5%, unlike Aetna Estates' 51.5% gas and 46.5% electricity. That ZIP's newer, detached housing calls for a different starting assumption than Aetna Estates' older, mobile-home-heavy stock.
Aetna Estates in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Estates | 441 | 1978 | 23.1% | 1.6% | 51.5% | 46.5% | 0% |
| Arapahoe County | 265,980 | 1985 | 9.1% | 11% | 65.9% | 30.6% | 1.6% |
| Colorado | 2,545,124 | 1987 | 16.3% | 14% | 66.7% | 25.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP | Main town | Homes | Median year built | Heat with gas | Electric utility | Install area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80018 | Aurora | 5,919 | 2009 | 66.2% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Arapahoe County
- Ducted heat pump in Arapahoe CountyPrices by home age and the Arapahoe rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Arapahoe CountyPrices by home age and the Arapahoe rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Arapahoe CountyPrices by home age and the Arapahoe rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Arapahoe County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Arapahoe CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
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Questions we hear
Which heat pump system fits a gas-heated Aetna Estates home?
Utility gas heats 51.5% of Aetna Estates homes. A ducted heat pump fits a home with suitable central ducts. Dual fuel fits a gas-heated home with a furnace and ducts, keeping the furnace for the coldest hours. For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story example built from 1980 to 1999, the design load is 2.8 tons.
Are there heat pump rebates for Aetna Estates homes?
Yes. Xcel Energy customers replacing gas, a gas boiler, or propane can receive $1,500 per ton of heating. Customers replacing electric heat can receive $750 per ton of heating. Every Colorado home can receive the $1,000 state discount, and eligible homes can receive $1,500. We file every rebate, and the state discount comes off the invoice.
Why does elevation matter for heat pump sizing?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors at 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. The estimate uses a coefficient of performance of 2 at the design temperature. We measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation.
How do homes in ZIP code 80018 differ from Aetna Estates?
ZIP code 80018 has a median home year of 2009, while Aetna Estates has a median home year of 1978. Detached homes make up 91.1% in 80018 and 20.4% in Aetna Estates. Electric heat serves 28.5% in 80018, compared with 46.5% in Aetna Estates. These housing differences affect system layout and sizing.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days. A 1,500 square foot ductless example uses 3 indoor units and costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates. We check the home's ducts and electrical panel before installation, which lets us select the appropriate equipment plan.