Installs in Broomfield
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Broomfield, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Broomfield address in about two minutes.
Broomfield homes are newer than Colorado homes
Census figures show 32,261 homes in Broomfield and 30,921 occupied homes. Broomfield County reports the same counts. The local median build year is 2001, compared with 1987 across Colorado. Local homes have a median of 6 rooms, while the state median is 5.7 rooms. The starting point is a measured heat load, ducts, and electrical capacity instead of a statewide assumption.
Homes built in 2010 or later make up 29.2% of Broomfield housing, more than double Colorado's 14%. Another 23.6% were built from 2000 to 2009. Only 4.4% were built before 1960, against 16.3% statewide. This newer housing mix points toward smaller loads than many older Colorado homes, but each house needs its own sizing calculation.
The 25.5% of homes built from 1980 to 1999 also matters for system planning. Those homes sit between Broomfield's newer construction and its smaller pre-1960 share. Their insulation, duct layout, and electrical panel need inspection before choosing a ducted system or dual fuel equipment.
Detached houses make up 58.9% of Broomfield homes, close to Colorado's 61.8%. Multi unit buildings make up 32%, above the statewide 26.9%. That housing split supports two paths. Detached homes with sound ducts suit central equipment. Condos, attached homes, and homes without ducts suit ductless equipment.
Broomfield compared with nearby towns
Broomfield's 2001 median build year is newer than Lafayette at 1993, Westminster at 1987, Northglenn at 1974, and Louisville at 1991. Its 29.2% share of homes built in 2010 or later also exceeds Lafayette's 21.5%, Westminster's 10.9%, Northglenn's 3.3%, and Louisville's 18%. Newer construction sets a useful starting point, not a final equipment size.
Gas heats 70.7% of Broomfield homes. That is lower than Lafayette's 73.4% and Louisville's 77.1%, while higher than Westminster's 69.4% and Northglenn's 67.2%. Electric heat serves 26.7% locally. It is below Westminster's 27.9% and Northglenn's 29.3%, but above Lafayette's 24.4% and Louisville's 21.4%. Existing fuel changes both system selection and rebate totals.
Broomfield has 58.9% detached houses, above Lafayette's 55.5% and Westminster's 55.8%, but below Northglenn's 59.6% and Louisville's 66.5%. Its 32% multi unit share exceeds Lafayette's 22.5% and Louisville's 24.4%, while trailing Westminster's 33%. The local mix calls for both ducted and ductless planning.
Louisville has 24.4% multi unit housing, while Broomfield has 32%. That difference means Broomfield has a larger share of homes where ductless equipment deserves early consideration. Lafayette's 22.5% multi unit share points more strongly toward detached house ductwork reviews than Broomfield's housing mix does.
Heat pump options for Broomfield housing
A ducted heat pump fits homes with ducts that can carry the required airflow. It moves heat instead of burning fuel, and it also cools. This route fits much of Broomfield's 58.9% detached housing. We measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before we select the equipment.
Dual fuel fits gas heated homes where the owner wants to retain the furnace for the coldest hours. The heat pump provides heating and cooling, and the gas furnace stays available at the design condition. Utility gas heats 70.7% of Broomfield homes, so dual fuel is a direct option for a large part of the local housing stock.
Ductless heat pumps fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Broomfield has 25.1% of homes in buildings with 10 or more units, plus 6.9% in buildings with 2 to 9 units. Those homes need room based comfort planning rather than a central duct replacement. Electricity heats 26.7% of local homes, which also makes full electric heat pump replacements relevant.
Attached houses account for 7.1% of Broomfield homes, and mobile homes account for 2.1%. These homes require the same measured load process as detached houses. The building form, available ducts, and electrical panel guide the equipment choice, rather than the heating fuel share alone.
Broomfield heat pump rebates
Our estimate tool identifies rebates by existing fuel and equipment choice. Xcel Energy customers with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane heat qualify for $1,500 per ton of heating on any of the three systems. Xcel Energy customers with electric heat qualify for $750 per ton of heating. Xcel supplies gas in Broomfield, and the existing heating system determines which Xcel rebate applies.
Every Colorado home qualifies for the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount of $1,000. Broomfield County homes also qualify for the Power Ahead Colorado rebate of $1,500. Both apply to any of the three system types. The state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
For a 3 ton ducted heat pump in a gas heated home, the rebate total is $7,000. 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). For a home now using electric heat, the total is $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 gas and electric totals differ because the applicable Xcel rebate differs. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
A propane heated home uses the same gas heating rebate total of $7,000 for a 3 ton ducted heat pump. A gas heated dual fuel system has total rebates of $7,000. We confirm the current system and proposed equipment before filing the applicable rebates.
Sizing for Broomfield cold and altitude
Our estimate tool sizes air source equipment to 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. Floor area alone does not account for altitude, deep cold, construction era, or duct condition.
The example home is a 2 story gas heated home built in 2010 or later. Its design heat load is 2.0 tons, and the example uses a 20 A breaker. The same home type built from 2000 to 2009 has a 2.4 tons design load. The same home type built before 1960 reaches 3.4 tons.
Broomfield has 29.2% of homes built in 2010 or later and 25.5% built from 1980 to 1999. For the same example home type from 1980 to 1999, our estimate tool calculates 2.8 tons. Construction year changes the expected load. Our on site measurements decide the final size and show whether the existing ducts support it.
For the same example home type built from 1960 to 1979, the design load is 3.2 tons. That construction period accounts for 17.4% of Broomfield homes. The comparison between 2.0 tons and 3.2 tons shows why two homes with the same floor area can need different equipment sizes.
Example prices and ZIP code differences
For the example gas heated home built in 2010 or later, a ducted heat pump costs $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates and $7,300 to $15,800 after rebates. A dual fuel system costs $10,200 to $17,100 before rebates and $4,700 to $11,600 after rebates. These examples use the gas heated home rebate stack and the calculated 2.0 tons load.
For the ductless example, our estimate uses 3 indoor units. The price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $8,300 to $15,700 after rebates. Our settings use one indoor unit for each 500 sq ft of floor area. Pricing runs through 5 indoor units before a custom quote. Most installations take 1 day. Jobs with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days.
ZIP code 80020 has 21,607 homes, a 1990 median build year, and 68.8% detached homes. ZIP code 80023 has 10,647 homes, a 2009 median build year, and 66.9% detached homes. ZIP code 80021 has 45.1% multi unit buildings, versus 26.1% in 80020 and 20.7% in 80023. ZIP code 80516 has 86.4% detached homes and a 2008 median build year. Those differences affect the first system choice, while a site visit determines the final design.
Gas heat reaches 75.8% in ZIP code 80023, compared with 71.4% in 80020 and 67.6% in 80021. Electric heat reaches 29.2% in 80021, compared with 22.2% in 80023. Rebate selection begins with the home's existing heating fuel, regardless of ZIP code.
Broomfield in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield | 32,261 | 2001 | 4.4% | 29.2% | 70.7% | 26.7% | 1.5% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80020 | Broomfield | 21,607 | 1990 | 71.4% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80021 | Westminster | 17,353 | 1994 | 67.6% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80023 | Broomfield | 10,647 | 2009 | 75.8% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80516 | Erie | 13,163 | 2008 | 81.8% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Broomfield
- Ducted heat pump in Broomfield CountyPrices by home age and the Broomfield rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Broomfield CountyPrices by home age and the Broomfield rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Broomfield CountyPrices by home age and the Broomfield rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Broomfield County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Broomfield CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
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Questions we hear
Which system suits a Broomfield house with ducts?
A ducted heat pump suits a home whose ducts can carry the required airflow. Broomfield has 58.9% detached houses, and 29.2% were built in 2010 or later. We measure the home, inspect the ducts, and check the electrical panel before choosing equipment. The example home built in 2010 or later has a design load of 2.0 tons.
Why select dual fuel for a Broomfield home?
Dual fuel keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours while the heat pump supplies heating and cooling. Utility gas heats 70.7% of Broomfield homes. For the example gas heated home, dual fuel costs $10,200 to $17,100 before rebates and $4,700 to $11,600 after rebates. Equipment selection follows the measured heat load, duct condition, and electrical panel review.
What rebates apply to a gas heated Broomfield home?
Xcel Energy customers with gas, gas boiler, or propane heat qualify for $1,500 per ton of heating. Every Colorado home qualifies for $1,000, and Broomfield County homes qualify for $1,500. For a 3 ton ducted heat pump in a gas heated home, total rebates are $7,000. We file every rebate, and the state discount comes off the invoice.
How do Broomfield ZIP codes change heat pump planning?
ZIP code 80023 has a 2009 median build year and 46.6% of homes built in 2010 or later. ZIP code 80020 has a 1990 median build year and 11.8% built in 2010 or later. ZIP code 80021 has 45.1% multi unit buildings. Newer detached homes and multi unit homes need different starting system choices, followed by a measured load and duct review.
How long does a Broomfield heat pump installation take?
Most installations take 1 day. Work with several ductless indoor units can take 2 or 3 days. The ductless example uses 3 indoor units. Before installation, we measure the home and check the ducts and electrical panel. That preparation matches the selected system to the home's load, airflow needs, and electrical capacity.