Installs in Applewood
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Applewood, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Applewood address in about two minutes.
Applewood homes need careful heat pump planning
Census figures count 3,537 homes in Applewood, with 3,424 occupied. The town covers 4.065 square miles. Its median home was built in 1970 and has 7.9 rooms, compared with 1980 and 6.3 rooms across Jefferson County. That points to larger, older layouts where room use, insulation, ducts, and electrical capacity affect system selection.
Applewood has a much older housing base than Colorado. Homes built from 1960 to 1979 make up 55% of local housing, versus 24.3% statewide and 37.2% in Jefferson County. Another 18.4% were built before 1960. These homes deserve a room by room review before replacing a furnace with a heat pump.
Detached houses account for 72.3% of Applewood homes, above Jefferson County's 64.1% and Colorado's 61.8%. Owner occupancy is also higher, at 77.2%, compared with 70.6% in the county. A ducted heat pump or dual fuel system fits many established detached homes, while ductless equipment fits homes where duct changes would be extensive.
Only 6.6% of Applewood homes were built in 2010 or later, compared with 9.1% in Jefferson County and 14% statewide. Much of the town needs an inspection of existing equipment and construction details. We measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel before installation.
Applewood compared with nearby towns
Applewood's 1970 median build year is older than West Pleasant View at 1975, Golden at 1986, and Fairmount at 1984. East Pleasant View is older, with a 1968 median. Applewood has 18.4% of homes built before 1960, while East Pleasant View has 36.1% and Fairmount has 9.3%. Older construction calls for sizing from the home's actual heat loss, not its square footage alone.
Gas is the leading heating fuel in Applewood at 73.5%. That is above West Pleasant View's 55.7% and East Pleasant View's 36.1%, close to Golden's 71.4%, and below Fairmount's 85%. Gas heated houses can use a full ducted heat pump or retain the furnace in a dual fuel setup for the coldest hours.
Applewood has 18.5% of homes in multi unit buildings. That exceeds West Pleasant View's 17.7% and East Pleasant View's 0%, but trails Golden's 35.5%. Ductless systems suit condos and attached homes without ducts. Applewood's 72.3% detached share also supports central systems where existing ducts have enough capacity.
Electric heat serves 24.7% of Applewood homes. That is lower than West Pleasant View's 39.6% and East Pleasant View's 46.3%, but near Golden's 24.4%. Current heating fuel changes the available Xcel Energy rebate, so it belongs in the first estimate.
Heat pump options for Applewood homes
A ducted heat pump uses existing ducts and also provides cooling. It is a strong fit for much of Applewood's 72.3% detached housing, especially where a duct inspection confirms the system can carry the needed airflow. We measure the home, then check the ducts and electrical panel before installation. Brands we install include Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane.
Dual fuel keeps the existing gas furnace and adds a heat pump. With 73.5% of Applewood homes using utility gas, this option fits many homes built from 1960 to 1979, which make up 55% of the town. The heat pump moves heat for most heating, and the furnace takes the coldest hours. It also avoids asking older or smaller ducts to handle an unverified load.
Ductless mini splits serve homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Applewood has 18.5% multi unit housing, including 13.1% in buildings with 10 or more units. They also fit the 24.7% of homes heated by electricity. For a 1,500 square foot ductless example, our settings use 3 indoor units, with each zone covering about 500 sq ft.
Applewood has 9.2% attached houses, compared with 8.8% in Jefferson County. System choice should follow the home's layout and ducts, not the town average. A heat pump supplies both heating and cooling, while dual fuel preserves the existing furnace for backup heat.
Sizing for Applewood's design conditions
We size air source equipment to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, at 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 matter because nameplate capacity alone does not show delivered heat in Applewood.
The example is a 2,000 square foot, 2 story home built from 1960 to 1979 with a gas furnace. Its design heat load is 3.2 tons, and its estimated breaker size is 30 A. This matches Applewood's largest building era, where 55% of homes were built from 1960 to 1979. We use the building's details rather than choosing a system from the town median.
Construction era changes the expected load for the same 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas home. The estimate shows 3.4 tons for homes built before 1960, 3.2 tons for 1960 to 1979, 2.8 tons for 1980 to 1999, 2.4 tons for 2000 to 2009, and 2.0 tons for 2010 or later. Applewood has 18.4% in the oldest group and 13.2% built after 1979.
A larger home does not automatically need a larger system. Applewood homes have a 7.9 room median, while Jefferson County has 6.3 rooms. The design load accounts for construction era, local design conditions, and the home's measured details.
Applewood heat pump prices and rebates
For the 2,000 square foot example home, our estimate tool gives a ducted heat pump price of $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates. The after rebate range is $10,100 to $23,900. A dual fuel system is $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,700 to $17,900 after rebates. These examples use the 1960 to 1979 construction group and a gas furnace.
For the 1,500 square foot ductless example with electric heat and no ducts, the price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,600 to $15,000 after rebates. The estimate uses 3 indoor units. It prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote. Jobs with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days, while most installations take 1 day.
A gas heated home with a 3 ton ducted heat pump has total rebates of $7,000. That total includes the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). A home on electric heat has $4,700 for the same 3 ton ducted system, including the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The gas total is larger because the Xcel Energy rebate differs by the home's current heating fuel.
Price changes with system type and size. For a 2 ton ducted heat pump, our estimate tool shows $12,800 to $18,000 before rebates. A 4 ton ducted heat pump is $22,100 to $31,200. Accurate sizing prevents choosing equipment based on price alone.
Applewood rebates and ZIP code details
Applewood qualifies for the Xcel Energy rebate, the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount, and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate on all 3 system types. For homes that now use a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane, the Xcel rebate is $1,500 per ton of heating. For homes that now use electric heat, it is $750 per ton of heating. Xcel supplies gas here.
The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount is $1,000, and Power Ahead Colorado is $1,500. The state discount comes off the invoice. We file every rebate for the homeowner. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31, so it is not part of the price and rebate examples here.
The fact sheet identifies ZIP code 80401, whose main town is Golden. Its 17,762 homes have a 1978 median build year, later than Applewood's 1970. Gas heat is 68.9% in 80401 versus 73.5% in Applewood, while multi unit buildings are 28.2% versus 18.5%. ZIP level figures describe a broader housing mix, so the home itself should guide sizing and equipment choice.
ZIP code 80401 has 58% detached homes, below Applewood's 72.3%. Electric heat is 27.3% in the ZIP code, above Applewood's 24.7%. The ZIP code also has 7.6% of homes built in 2010 or later, compared with 6.6% in Applewood.
Applewood in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applewood | 3,537 | 1970 | 18.4% | 6.6% | 73.5% | 24.7% | 0.3% |
| Jefferson County | 251,183 | 1980 | 13.7% | 9.1% | 72.2% | 23.1% | 2.4% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80401 | Golden | 17,762 | 1978 | 68.9% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Jefferson County
- Ducted heat pump in Jefferson CountyPrices by home age and the Jefferson rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Jefferson CountyPrices by home age and the Jefferson rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Jefferson CountyPrices by home age and the Jefferson rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Jefferson County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Jefferson CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
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Questions we hear
What heat pump system fits a typical Applewood house?
A ducted heat pump fits homes with ducts that pass inspection. Dual fuel fits many of the 73.5% of Applewood homes using utility gas because it retains the furnace for the coldest hours. Ductless equipment fits condos, additions, and homes without ducts. Applewood has 18.5% of homes in multi unit buildings.
How is a heat pump sized in Applewood?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors at 5,300 ft. Air source equipment loses 18% of heat output at that elevation. A 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas home built from 1960 to 1979 has an example design load of 3.2 tons and an estimated 30 A breaker requirement.
What rebates are available for a gas heated home?
For a 3 ton ducted heat pump in a gas heated home, total rebates are $7,000. The 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). The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount comes off the invoice. We file every rebate for the homeowner, including the available Xcel Energy and Power Ahead Colorado rebates.
What do heat pumps cost for the Applewood example home?
For the 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas example built from 1960 to 1979, a ducted heat pump costs $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates and $10,100 to $23,900 after rebates. Dual fuel costs $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,700 to $17,900 after rebates.
Why does the 80401 ZIP data differ from Applewood data?
ZIP code 80401 has 17,762 homes and lists Golden as its main town. Its median build year is 1978, compared with 1970 in Applewood. It also has 28.2% multi unit buildings, compared with 18.5% in Applewood. ZIP data covers a broader mix, so we inspect the specific home's ducts, layout, and electrical panel.