Installs in Bow Mar
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Bow Mar, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Bow Mar address in about two minutes.
Bow Mar homes and heat pump choices
Census figures count 337 homes in Bow Mar, with 330 occupied. The town covers 0.662 square miles. Its homes have a median of 10 rooms, far above Colorado's 5.7 and Arapahoe County's 5.8. Larger homes need a room by room look at heat delivery, ducts, and cold weather load.
Bow Mar's median home was built in 1963. That is older than Arapahoe County's 1985 median and Colorado's 1987 median. Homes built before 1960 make up 43% of the town, compared with 9.1% in the county and 16.3% statewide. Another 37.1% date from 1960 to 1979.
Every home in Bow Mar is a detached house, while detached houses account for 56.3% of Arapahoe County homes and 61.8% statewide. Owner occupancy is 97%, against 65.1% in the county. This housing pattern puts ducted replacements and dual fuel systems at the center of a Bow Mar heat pump plan.
Bow Mar compared with nearby towns
Bow Mar has 337 homes, a smaller housing base than Columbine Valley's 808, Sheridan's 2,542, Littleton's 21,506, and Englewood's 17,283. Its 1963 median construction year also predates Columbine Valley's 1979, Sheridan's 1974, Littleton's 1981, and Englewood's 1965.
The town's 43% share of homes built before 1960 exceeds Columbine Valley's 9.2%, Sheridan's 19.3%, and Littleton's 20.2%. Englewood has 45.7%, the only nearby figure higher. Older homes are more likely to lack ducts or have small ducts. We inspect the existing system before choosing a ducted or ductless approach.
Bow Mar's 100% detached-house share is higher than Columbine Valley's 95.4%, Sheridan's 47.5%, Littleton's 49.4%, and Englewood's 50.6%. Its 0% share in multi-unit buildings contrasts with 35.3% in Sheridan, 39% in Littleton, and 42% in Englewood. Detached homes support whole-home ducted and dual fuel designs, while ductless equipment remains useful for a no-duct addition or a hard-to-reach room.
How Bow Mar homes heat today
Utility gas heats 87.9% of Bow Mar homes. That share is higher than Arapahoe County's 65.9%, Colorado's 66.7%, Sheridan's 61.1%, Littleton's 69.9%, and Englewood's 61.9%. Columbine Valley is close at 88.3%. Gas furnace replacements are the main starting point here.
Electricity heats 11.5% of homes in Bow Mar, below the county's 30.6% and Colorado's 25.2%. It also trails Sheridan's 28%, Littleton's 27.7%, and Englewood's 33.3%. A home with electric heat and no ducts is a direct fit for ductless mini-splits, which provide heating and cooling from the same equipment.
Propane, wood, fuel oil, and solar each show 0% as Bow Mar's primary heating fuel. Other or no fuel is 0.6%. The town's gas-heavy housing stock makes dual fuel a strong option for homeowners who want a heat pump for most heating and cooling while keeping the gas furnace for the coldest hours.
Ducted, dual fuel, and ductless systems in Bow Mar
A ducted heat pump fits a Bow Mar house with ducts that can carry the required airflow. It moves heat instead of burning fuel and also cools. With 43% of homes built before 1960 and 37.1% built from 1960 to 1979, we check duct size and condition before relying on an existing duct system.
Dual fuel fits the 87.9% of Bow Mar homes that heat with utility gas. The heat pump handles heating and cooling, and the furnace remains for the coldest hours. This choice keeps a familiar furnace in place while adding a cold-climate heat pump sized for the house.
Ductless mini-splits fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Bow Mar has 0% attached houses and 0% multi-unit buildings, so ductless work here is most useful for a detached home with a no-duct space or limited duct capacity. For the 1,500 square foot ductless example, our estimate tool uses 3 indoor units.
Sizing a Bow Mar heat pump for winter
We size air-source equipment to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our sizing uses an elevation of 5,300 ft, where an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, the modeled system provides 2 units of heat for each unit of electricity.
For a 2,000 square foot, two-story, gas-heated home built before 1960, the design heat load is 3.4 tons. This example matches Bow Mar's largest construction group, where 43% of homes were built before 1960. Square footage alone does not set equipment size. Construction period, ducts, layout, and design conditions all matter.
The same 2,000 square foot, two-story gas home is modeled at 3.2 tons if built from 1960 to 1979, 2.8 tons if built from 1980 to 1999, 2.4 tons if built from 2000 to 2009, and 2.0 tons if built in 2010 or later. We measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel before installation. The before-1960 example uses a 40 A breaker.
Bow Mar heat pump prices and rebates
For the before-1960, 2,000 square foot example home, our estimate tool gives a ducted heat pump range of $17,400 to $37,800 before rebates. After applicable rebates, the range is $9,900 to $30,300. A dual fuel system is $14,000 to $30,600 before rebates and $6,500 to $23,100 after rebates.
For a 1,500 square foot, one-story, electric-heated home without ducts, 3 ductless indoor units cost $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,500 to $14,900 after rebates. The ductless example is distinct from the 2,000 square foot gas-heated home, so its rebate total and system layout differ.
A 3-ton ducted heat pump replacing gas heat has total modeled rebates of $7,000. The programs in that total 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 3-ton ducted heat pump in a home with electric heat, total modeled rebates 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). The gas total is higher because the Xcel Energy rebate differs by existing heat type.
Rebate steps and Bow Mar ZIP code details
Bow Mar homes qualify for the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount on any of the three system types. The discount is $1,000 and comes off the invoice. Homes in Arapahoe County also qualify for the Power Ahead Colorado rebate of $1,500 on any of the three systems.
For Xcel Energy customers who now heat with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane, the Xcel Energy rebate is $1,500 per ton of heating on any of the three systems. For customers now using electric heat, it is $750 per ton of heating. We file every rebate for the homeowner. Our estimate tool applies the current system and heating-fuel path.
The Bow Mar ZIP code in the data is 80123, where Columbine is the main town. This ZIP has 19,759 homes and a median build year of 1987, compared with Bow Mar's 337 homes and 1963 median. Its gas heat share is 73.8%, below Bow Mar's 87.9%, while electric heat is 24.5%, above Bow Mar's 11.5%. The ZIP has 30.3% multi-unit buildings, against 0% in Bow Mar.
Planning a Bow Mar heat pump project
An online estimate takes about two minutes, and a winter gas bill makes it more accurate. For Bow Mar's 87.9% gas-heated homes, that bill gives our estimate tool a better starting point for a ducted or dual fuel replacement. It also separates a furnace replacement project from a ductless addition.
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, while the estimate prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote.
We install Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane equipment. Before work starts, we measure the home, check the ducts, and inspect the electrical panel. That process matters in Bow Mar, where 43% of homes were built before 1960 and 37.1% were built from 1960 to 1979. House layouts and duct systems vary.
Bow Mar in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow Mar | 337 | 1963 | 43% | 4.7% | 87.9% | 11.5% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80123 | Columbine | 19,759 | 1987 | 73.8% | 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
What heat pump system fits most Bow Mar homes?
Dual fuel and ducted heat pumps fit much of Bow Mar's housing stock. Utility gas heats 87.9% of homes, and every home is a detached house. Dual fuel keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours. A ducted heat pump fits when the existing ducts can deliver the needed airflow. We inspect ducts before selecting the system.
How do Bow Mar rebates work for a gas-heated home?
For a 3-ton ducted heat pump replacing gas heat, modeled rebates total $7,000. The 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). The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount comes off the invoice. We file every rebate for the homeowner. Eligibility follows the existing heating fuel and the selected system.
Why does heat pump sizing differ among Bow Mar homes?
We size to 1°F outdoors, 70°F indoors, and an elevation of 5,300 ft. At that elevation, air-source equipment loses 18% of heat output. A 2,000 square foot, two-story gas home built before 1960 has a modeled load of 3.4 tons. The same home built from 2010 onward is modeled at 2.0 tons.
What does a ducted heat pump cost for the Bow Mar example home?
For a 2,000 square foot, two-story, gas-heated home built before 1960, a ducted heat pump is $17,400 to $37,800 before rebates. The modeled after-rebate range is $9,900 to $30,300. A dual fuel system for that same example is $14,000 to $30,600 before rebates and $6,500 to $23,100 after rebates.
How is ZIP code 80123 different from Bow Mar?
ZIP code 80123 has 19,759 homes and a 1987 median build year. Bow Mar has 337 homes and a 1963 median build year. Gas heat is 73.8% in the ZIP, compared with 87.9% in Bow Mar. Multi-unit buildings are 30.3% in the ZIP and 0% in Bow Mar, which changes where ductless systems fit best.