Installs in Brighton
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Brighton, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Brighton address in about two minutes.
Heat pumps for Brighton homes
Brighton has 13,819 homes across 21.434 square miles, according to Census figures. The median home was built in 1998 and has 5.9 rooms. Brighton is newer than Adams County, where the median build year is 1990, and Colorado, where it is 1987. The age of the house, its ducts, and its electrical panel all guide the system choice.
Detached houses make up 70.8% of Brighton homes. That is higher than Adams County at 62.6% and Colorado at 61.8%. Many detached houses have central heating equipment and ductwork, which makes a ducted heat pump or dual-fuel system a practical starting point. We measure the home, inspect the ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation.
Brighton has 19.9% of homes in multi-unit buildings. That is below Adams County at 22.9% and Colorado at 26.9%. Condos and apartments can have limited duct access, so ductless heat pumps deserve a close look. A heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel, and it also cools the home.
Brighton housing compared with nearby towns
Brighton has 15% of homes built before 1960. Commerce City is higher at 17.3%. Todd Creek is lower at 2.8%, and Lochbuie is lower at 0.8%. Older houses are more likely to lack ducts or have small ducts. Those homes need a duct review before a ducted heat pump is selected.
Homes built from 2000 to 2009 account for 27.9% of Brighton housing. Homes built in 2010 or later account for 19.9%. Todd Creek has 26.4% of homes built in 2010 or later, Lochbuie has 29.5%, Commerce City has 28.4%, and Thornton has 16.5%. Newer construction does not set equipment size by itself, but construction period is part of the load calculation.
Brighton has a median build year of 1998. It is earlier than Todd Creek at 2006, Lochbuie at 2005, and Commerce City at 2004. It is later than Thornton at 1996. Brighton's 70.8% detached-house share is below Todd Creek at 99.4%, Lochbuie at 75.7%, and Commerce City at 78.8%, but above Thornton at 62.4%. These housing patterns call for both central and ductless system reviews.
How Brighton homes heat today
Utility gas heats 76.2% of Brighton homes. That is higher than Adams County at 68.8%, Colorado at 66.7%, Commerce City at 72.2%, and Thornton at 69.7%. Gas heat is also common in Todd Creek at 89.9% and Lochbuie at 83.9%. Gas furnaces make dual fuel a strong option for homeowners who want to retain furnace heat for the coldest hours.
Electricity heats 21.6% of Brighton homes. That is below Adams County at 27.1%, Colorado at 25.2%, Commerce City at 23.4%, and Thornton at 27.6%. Ductless equipment suits electric-heated homes without ducts, as well as additions and condos. A ductless heat pump can serve a whole home or the parts of a home that need separate heating and cooling.
Propane heats 0.8% of Brighton homes. That is lower than Adams County at 2% and Colorado at 4.9%. Todd Creek has 1.9% propane heat, while Lochbuie has 0.4%. The rebate rule for gas-heated homes also covers propane. Present fuel matters because it changes the available Xcel Energy rebate amount and the rebate stack.
Choosing a Brighton heat pump system
A ducted heat pump fits houses with usable central ducts. This is relevant to Brighton's 70.8% detached-home share. It replaces central heating and cooling equipment and uses the existing air path after we confirm duct condition. Homes built from 2000 to 2009 form Brighton's largest construction group at 27.9%, so many local homes need a careful central-system evaluation rather than a guess based on square footage.
Dual fuel fits gas-heated homes with a furnace worth keeping. Since 76.2% of Brighton homes use utility gas, this setup fits a large part of the town's housing stock. The heat pump handles heating through much of the season. The gas furnace remains available for the coldest hours. This approach also gives the homeowner central cooling from the heat pump.
Ductless heat pumps fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Brighton has 19.9% of homes in multi-unit buildings and 15% built before 1960. Those are two housing groups where duct access needs close attention. For the 1,500 square foot ductless example, the estimate uses 3 indoor units. Our estimate tool prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote.
Sizing heat pumps for Brighton conditions
We size an 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 coefficient of performance of 2. These conditions make a load calculation necessary for every Brighton home.
The example is a 2,000 square foot, two-story home with a gas furnace, built from 2000 to 2009. Its design heat load is 2.4 tons. The same home built before 1960 has a load of 3.4 tons. Brighton has 27.9% of homes from 2000 to 2009 and 15% built before 1960. Construction period changes the required output, so matching a neighbor's equipment size is not a sizing method.
The example requires a 30 A breaker. We check the electrical panel before we install. We also measure the home and inspect the ducts. Older homes are more likely to have small ducts, while homes without ducts need ductless equipment or a different air-distribution plan. Most installs take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days.
Brighton prices, rebates, and ZIP codes
For the 2,000 square foot, two-story gas-heated example built from 2000 to 2009, a ducted heat pump costs $12,800 to $24,600 before rebates. The price after rebates is $6,700 to $18,500. A dual-fuel system for the same example costs $10,200 to $19,800 before rebates and $4,100 to $13,700 after rebates. Our estimate tool provides these prices, sizes, and rebate totals for the example home.
A 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home has $7,000 in total rebates. 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). A comparable electric-heated home has $4,700, with the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and comes off the invoice. Adams County homes qualify for the Power Ahead Colorado rebate. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
ZIP code 80601 has 13,885 homes, a 1997 median build year, and 75.7% gas heat. Its detached-house share is 71%, and its multi-unit-building share is 19.8%. ZIP code 80603 has 5,842 homes, a 2004 median build year, and 71.5% gas heat. Its detached-house share is 84.9%, while its multi-unit-building share is 0.5%. Central ducted and dual-fuel evaluations fit more housing in 80603. In 80601, ductless layouts deserve more attention alongside central systems.
Brighton in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 13,819 | 1998 | 15% | 19.9% | 76.2% | 21.6% | 0.8% |
| Adams County | 191,765 | 1990 | 13.5% | 14.9% | 68.8% | 27.1% | 2% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80601 | Brighton | 13,885 | 1997 | 75.7% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80603 | Lochbuie | 5,842 | 2004 | 71.5% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Adams County
- Ducted heat pump in Adams CountyPrices by home age and the Adams rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Adams CountyPrices by home age and the Adams rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Adams CountyPrices by home age and the Adams rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Adams County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Adams CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
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Questions we hear
What heat pump size does the Brighton example home need?
The 2,000 square foot, two-story gas-heated example built from 2000 to 2009 has a design heat load of 2.4 tons. We size at 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using 5,300 ft elevation. A comparable example built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons. Home age, ducts, and electrical capacity all affect the final recommendation.
What does a ducted heat pump cost for the Brighton example?
The ducted heat pump price for the 2,000 square foot, two-story gas-heated example is $12,800 to $24,600 before rebates. Its price after rebates is $6,700 to $18,500. The example has a design load of 2.4 tons. We inspect the ducts, measure the home, and check the electrical panel before confirming equipment and installation details.
What does dual fuel cost for the Brighton example?
For the 2,000 square foot, two-story gas-heated example built from 2000 to 2009, dual fuel costs $10,200 to $19,800 before rebates. The price after rebates is $4,100 to $13,700. Dual fuel keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours and uses a heat pump for heating and cooling. Brighton has 76.2% utility gas heat, so this setup fits many local homes.
How do Brighton heat pump rebates stack?
A gas-heated home with a 3-ton ducted heat pump has $7,000 in total rebates. The stack is the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). An electric-heated home has $4,700, made up of the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The state discount comes off the invoice. We file every rebate for the homeowner, including rebates available to Adams County homes.
How do Brighton ZIP codes differ for heat pump planning?
ZIP code 80601 has 75.7% gas heat, 71% detached houses, and 19.8% homes in multi-unit buildings. ZIP code 80603 has 71.5% gas heat, 84.9% detached houses, and 0.5% homes in multi-unit buildings. Those figures point toward more central ducted or dual-fuel evaluations in 80603, with more ductless layout reviews in 80601.