Ducted heat pump installs in Arapahoe County
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Arapahoe County, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for an address in Arapahoe County in about two minutes.
Ducted heat pumps in Arapahoe County
A ducted heat pump fits a home with usable central ducts. It moves heat instead of burning fuel, and it also cools. Census figures show that 65.9% of Arapahoe County homes use utility gas, close to Colorado's 66.7%. Many homes with a gas furnace and central ducts can replace that equipment with a ducted heat pump.
Arapahoe County has 265,980 homes across 797.884 square miles. Its median home was built in 1985, compared with 1987 across Colorado. Detached houses make up 56.3% of county homes, while 32.2% are in multi-unit buildings. We inspect the ducts at the individual property before selecting a ducted system.
The county has 253,890 occupied homes and a 65.1% owner-occupied share. Utility gas remains the leading heating fuel, while 30.6% of homes use electricity. Existing ducts, the home's heat load, and the electrical panel determine whether a ducted heat pump is the right system.
Which Arapahoe County homes suit ducted systems
Homes built from 1980 to 1999 are the county's largest build group at 34.8%. For a 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas-heated home from that period, our estimate tool calculates a design load of 2.8 tons. The ducted price is $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $8,400 to $21,200 after rebates. This matches the county's median build period, where duct condition needs inspection.
Homes built before 1960 account for 9.1% of county housing, below Colorado's 16.3%. The comparable ducted range is $17,400 to $37,800 before rebates and $9,900 to $30,300 after rebates. Homes built from 1960 to 1979 account for 29.8% of county housing. Their ducted range is $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates and $10,100 to $23,900 after rebates.
Older homes are more likely to lack ducts or have small ducts. We check whether the existing ducts can carry the needed airflow. If ducts do not fit the home, ductless equipment suits homes without ducts, additions, and condos.
Ducted prices by home age and system size
For the same 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home, a home built from 2000 to 2009 has a 2.4 tons design load. Its ducted range is $12,800 to $24,600 before rebates and $6,700 to $18,500 after rebates. Homes built in 2010 or later have a 2.0 tons design load, with $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates and $7,300 to $15,800 after rebates.
Newer homes make up 11% of Arapahoe County housing, below Colorado's 14%. That lower share means the county has many established homes where duct condition affects the job. A winter gas bill makes the online estimate more accurate. The online estimate takes about 2 minutes.
Prices also change with system capacity. Our estimate tool shows $12,800 to $18,000 for a 2-ton ducted system, $17,400 to $24,600 for a 3-ton system, $22,100 to $31,200 for a 4-ton system, and $26,800 to $37,800 for a 5-ton system. We measure the home and check the ducts and electrical panel before installation.
Ducted homes across Arapahoe County towns
Aurora has 150,242 homes, a median build year of 1985, and 53.3% detached homes. Its multi-unit building share is 33.5%. Centennial has 42,513 homes, a 1982 median build year, and 74.1% detached homes. Littleton has 21,506 homes, a 1981 median build year, and a 39% multi-unit building share. Each town has homes with different duct layouts.
Englewood has a 1965 median build year, and 45.7% of its homes were built before 1960. Greenwood Village has a 1993 median build year. Aetna Estates has 46.5% electric heat. Bow Mar has 100% detached houses. Byers has 74.8% detached houses, while Cherry Creek has 67.4%. Older homes in Englewood and detached homes in Bow Mar need property-specific duct and load checks.
Cherry Hills Village has 98.4% detached homes, Columbine Valley has 95.4%, and Comanche Creek has 100%. Deer Trail has a 2010 median build year. Dove Valley has 55.5% multi-unit buildings. Four Square Mile has 74%, Glendale has 95.2%, and Inverness has 90.2%. These higher multi-unit shares require an individual review of duct access and equipment placement.
Foxfield, Holly Hills, Peoria, Sheridan, Strasburg, and Watkins also have distinct housing patterns. Foxfield has 97.9% detached homes. Holly Hills has a 1962 median build year. Sheridan has 9.5% propane heat, Strasburg has 80.7% gas heat, and Watkins has 97.1% detached homes. A ducted system fits any of these towns when the home has suitable central ducts.
Rebates for ducted heat pumps here
Several rebates apply to ducted heat pumps in Arapahoe County. For Xcel Energy customers replacing a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane heat, the Xcel Energy rebate is $1,500 per ton of heating. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount is $1,000 for every Colorado home. Power Ahead Colorado provides $1,500 in Arapahoe County.
For a 3-ton ducted system in a gas-heated home, total rebates are $7,000. They include 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 with electric heat, the Xcel Energy rebate is $750 per ton of heating. Total rebates for a 3-ton ducted system in an electric-heated home are $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).
We file every rebate for the homeowner. The Colorado state discount comes off the invoice. No income-qualified program is listed here. Efficiency Works, Boulder County income-qualified, Holy Cross Energy, Mountain Parks Electric, Gunnison County Electric, San Miguel Power, and Sangre de Cristo Electric rebates do not apply in Arapahoe County. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
Sizing a ducted system for county conditions
We size every air-source heat pump to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our sizing uses an elevation of 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, the estimate uses a COP of 2. Equipment size comes from the heat load, available duct capacity, and electrical panel.
For the example 2,000 square foot, 2-story home with a gas furnace, the calculated load is 2.8 tons. The breaker size is 30 A. Its ducted price is $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $8,400 to $21,200 after rebates. The home build period and its duct layout affect the final equipment selection.
The price includes the outdoor unit, variable-speed air handler with backup heat, line set, standard 240V circuit, thermostat, permit, and removal of old equipment. Brands we install include Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane. Most installations take 1 day. Jobs with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days.
Ducted, dual fuel, and ductless choices
A ducted heat pump provides heating and cooling through central ducts. A dual-fuel system keeps a gas furnace for the coldest hours. For the example home, dual fuel is $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. The ducted option is $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $8,400 to $21,200 after rebates.
Ductless systems use indoor units instead of central ducts. They suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. The ductless price is $5,800 to $9,400 for 1 indoor unit, $8,800 to $14,300 for 2, $11,800 to $19,200 for 3, $14,800 to $24,100 for 4, and $17,800 to $28,900 for 5.
The ductless estimate uses 500 sq ft per indoor unit and prices up to 5 units before a custom quote. For a 1,500 square foot home with electric heat and no ducts, the 3-unit example is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,800 to $15,200 after rebates. Ducted equipment is the better match when existing central ducts can carry the required airflow.
Arapahoe County towns
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 150,242 | 1985 | 7.7% | 13.1% | 62.6% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Centennial | 42,513 | 1982 | 3.5% | 6.3% | 77.8% | 20.2% | 1.3% |
| Littleton | 21,506 | 1981 | 20.2% | 9.2% | 69.9% | 27.7% | 0.5% |
| Englewood | 17,283 | 1965 | 45.7% | 10.5% | 61.9% | 33.3% | 1.6% |
| Greenwood Village | 6,869 | 1993 | 2% | 8.6% | 68.8% | 28.7% | 0.7% |
| Aetna Estates | 441 | 1978 | 23.1% | 1.6% | 51.5% | 46.5% | 0% |
| Bow Mar | 337 | 1963 | 43% | 4.7% | 87.9% | 11.5% | 0% |
| Brick Center | 39 | -666666666 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 28.2% |
| Byers | 604 | 1980 | 26.2% | 13.2% | 84.3% | 7.7% | 0.9% |
| Cherry Creek | 4,293 | 1982 | 0.7% | 2.6% | 72.9% | 24.4% | 1% |
| Cherry Hills Village | 2,383 | 1979 | 14% | 4.4% | 85% | 14% | 0.6% |
| Columbine Valley | 808 | 1979 | 9.2% | 15.6% | 88.3% | 10.2% | 0% |
| Comanche Creek | 107 | 2009 | 0% | 46.7% | 0% | 6.5% | 93.5% |
| Deer Trail | 420 | 2010 | 17.6% | 51.4% | 69.5% | 18.6% | 6.5% |
| Dove Valley | 2,372 | 2004 | 0% | 3.5% | 55.1% | 41% | 1.9% |
| Four Square Mile | 10,634 | 1989 | 2.1% | 12.7% | 43% | 54.3% | 1.3% |
| Foxfield | 292 | 1982 | 3.8% | 3.4% | 89.5% | 9.4% | 0% |
| Glendale | 2,866 | 1983 | 5.1% | 10.7% | 47.5% | 49.1% | 1.5% |
| Holly Hills | 1,006 | 1962 | 42.4% | 1% | 73.1% | 24.3% | 0% |
| Inverness | 1,905 | 2011 | 0% | 57.7% | 53.1% | 44.2% | 0% |
| Peoria | 41 | 2002 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 39.4% |
| Sheridan | 2,542 | 1974 | 19.3% | 6.5% | 61.1% | 28% | 9.5% |
| Strasburg | 1,152 | 1999 | 10.3% | 16.3% | 80.7% | 8.7% | 6.9% |
| Watkins | 383 | 2001 | 6.5% | 16.4% | 27.2% | 19.8% | 28.7% |
- Heat pumps in Aurora150,242 homes, median year built 1985.
- Heat pumps in Centennial42,513 homes, median year built 1982.
- Heat pumps in Littleton21,506 homes, median year built 1981.
- Heat pumps in Englewood17,283 homes, median year built 1965.
- Heat pumps in Greenwood Village6,869 homes, median year built 1993.
- Heat pumps in Aetna Estates441 homes, median year built 1978.
- Heat pumps in Bow Mar337 homes, median year built 1963.
- Heat pumps in Byers604 homes, median year built 1980.
- Heat pumps in Cherry Creek4,293 homes, median year built 1982.
- Heat pumps in Cherry Hills Village2,383 homes, median year built 1979.
- Heat pumps in Columbine Valley808 homes, median year built 1979.
- Heat pumps in Deer Trail420 homes, median year built 2010.
- Heat pumps in Dove Valley2,372 homes, median year built 2004.
- Heat pumps in Four Square Mile10,634 homes, median year built 1989.
- Heat pumps in Glendale2,866 homes, median year built 1983.
- Heat pumps in Holly Hills1,006 homes, median year built 1962.
- Heat pumps in Inverness1,905 homes, median year built 2011.
- Heat pumps in Sheridan2,542 homes, median year built 1974.
- Heat pumps in Strasburg1,152 homes, median year built 1999.
- Heat pumps in Watkins383 homes, median year built 2001.
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Questions we hear
How do I know if my home can use a ducted heat pump?
We measure the home and inspect the ducts and electrical panel before installation. A ducted system fits a home with usable central ducts. Arapahoe County has 56.3% detached homes, while 32.2% are in multi-unit buildings. Each property needs its own duct review, especially older homes and condos.
What rebates apply to a ducted heat pump in Arapahoe County?
Gas-heated Xcel Energy customer homes can receive $1,500 per ton of heating, the $1,000 State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount, and $1,500 from Power Ahead Colorado. Electric-heated Xcel Energy customer homes receive $750 per ton of heating instead. We file every rebate, and the Colorado state discount comes off the invoice.
Why does elevation affect ducted heat pump sizing?
We size for 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. The estimate uses a COP of 2 at the design temperature. Those conditions require a load calculation, duct inspection, and electrical panel check.
What does a ducted heat pump price include?
The price includes the outdoor unit, variable-speed air handler with backup heat, line set, standard 240V circuit, thermostat, permit, and removal of old equipment. A 3-ton ducted system is $17,400 to $24,600 before rebates. Most installations take 1 day after we measure the home and check the ducts and panel.
How does a ducted heat pump compare with dual fuel?
A ducted heat pump heats and cools through existing central ducts. Dual fuel keeps a gas furnace for the coldest hours. For the example home, the ducted range is $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates. The dual-fuel range is $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates. Both systems need ducts that can carry the required airflow.