Dual-fuel heat pump installs in Broomfield
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Broomfield County, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for an address in Broomfield County in about two minutes.
Dual-fuel heat pumps in Broomfield County
A dual-fuel heat pump pairs an air-source heat pump with an existing gas furnace. The heat pump heats and cools through most conditions. The furnace remains for the coldest hours. This fits Broomfield County, where 70.7% of homes use utility gas for heat. Xcel supplies gas here.
Census figures show 32,261 homes in Broomfield County, with a median build year of 2001. That is newer than Colorado's median year of 1987. The county has 29.2% of homes built in 2010 or later, compared with 14% statewide. These newer homes are strong candidates for a dual-fuel system when their furnace and ducts are in good condition.
The county also has 32% of homes in multi-unit buildings, above Colorado's 26.9%. Dual fuel suits detached houses with a furnace and ductwork. It is less direct for condos and homes without ducts. Those homes need a ductless plan or a duct review before choosing equipment.
Broomfield County has 58.9% detached houses, compared with 61.8% across Colorado. Its 62.6% owner-occupied share is below the state figure of 66.3%. A walkthrough establishes whether the furnace, duct layout, and electrical panel support a dual-fuel system in an individual home.
Broomfield homes and towns
Broomfield is the only town listed in Broomfield County. Its ZIP codes are 80020, 80021, 80023, and 80516. The town has all 32,261 county homes, a median build year of 2001, and 58.9% detached houses. Dual fuel is a clear match for many of those detached homes with gas furnaces.
In 80020, the main town is Broomfield. This ZIP has 21,607 homes, a median build year of 1990, and 71.4% gas heat. Its 68.8% detached-home share is higher than the county's 58.9%. Homes from this period can have smaller ducts, so we check airflow before selecting the heat pump.
In 80023, the main town is also Broomfield. It has 10,647 homes and a median build year of 2009. Gas heat reaches 75.8%, while 46.6% of homes were built in 2010 or later. With 66.9% detached homes, this ZIP has many homes where a heat pump can use existing ducts and retain the furnace for cold-weather backup.
The two ZIP codes differ in housing age. Only 11.8% of 80020 homes were built in 2010 or later, against 46.6% in 80023. The older ZIP has 26.1% of homes in multi-unit buildings, compared with 20.7% in 80023. Those differences make duct condition and existing furnace equipment important parts of system selection.
Sizing a dual-fuel system in Broomfield County
We size 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, it provides 2 units of heat for each unit of electricity. That altitude and cold-weather output are why we measure the home instead of sizing from floor area alone.
For a 2,000 square foot, two-story gas-heated home, the design load changes by build year. A home built before 1960 needs 3.4 tons. A 1960 to 1979 home needs 3.2 tons. A 1980 to 1999 home needs 2.8 tons. A 2000 to 2009 home needs 2.4 tons. A 2010 or later home needs 2.0 tons.
Only 4.4% of county homes predate 1960, versus 16.3% statewide. By contrast, 23.6% were built from 2000 to 2009 and 29.2% were built in 2010 or later. The newer share points to lower example loads, but each home still needs measurements. We check ducts and the electrical panel before installation.
Broomfield County's median home has 6 rooms, while Colorado's median has 5.7. Room count does not determine capacity. A heat pump needs enough airflow through the existing ducts, and the retained gas furnace supplies heat during the coldest hours.
Dual-fuel prices by Broomfield County build year
Our estimate tool prices a 2,000 square foot, two-story home with gas heat by its build period. For homes built before 1960, the dual-fuel range before rebates is $14,000 to $30,600. The range after rebates is $6,500 to $23,100. The same home's ducted heat pump range is $17,400 to $37,800, while the ductless example range is $11,800 to $19,200 for a 1,500 square foot, one-story home with electric heat and no ducts.
For homes built from 1960 to 1979, dual fuel costs $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,700 to $17,900 after rebates. A ducted heat pump costs $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates. The ductless example costs $11,800 to $19,200. Homes built from 1980 to 1999 show a dual-fuel range of $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. The ducted range is $15,100 to $27,900, and the ductless example is $11,800 to $19,200.
For homes built from 2000 to 2009, dual fuel costs $10,200 to $19,800 before rebates and $4,100 to $13,700 after rebates. The ducted range is $12,800 to $24,600, and the ductless example is $11,800 to $19,200. For homes built in 2010 or later, dual fuel costs $10,200 to $17,100 before rebates and $4,700 to $11,600 after rebates. The ducted range is $12,800 to $21,300, and the ductless example is $11,800 to $19,200.
The build-year examples explain the price difference. The pre-1960 gas-home example has 3.4 tons, while the 2010 or later example has 2.0 tons. Older homes are more likely to have small ducts. A dual-fuel system keeps the furnace and uses the heat pump with the duct system that passes our inspection.
Dual-fuel prices by equipment size
Our estimate tool also gives ranges by system capacity. A 2-ton dual-fuel system costs $10,200 to $14,400. A 3-ton dual-fuel system costs $14,000 to $19,800. These ranges are before rebates. The comparable ducted heat pump ranges are $12,800 to $18,000 and $17,400 to $24,600. The dual-fuel choice retains furnace capacity rather than asking the heat pump to carry every cold hour.
A 4-ton dual-fuel system costs $17,900 to $25,200, and a 5-ton system costs $21,700 to $30,600. Comparable ducted heat pump ranges are $22,100 to $31,200 and $26,800 to $37,800. A larger size follows the measured heat load, duct capacity, and design conditions. It is not selected from the number of rooms. The county median is 6 rooms, compared with 5.7 statewide.
For a home without ducts, ductless equipment uses indoor units by zone. One zone costs $5,800 to $9,400, 2 zones cost $8,800 to $14,300, and 3 zones cost $11,800 to $19,200. Four zones cost $14,800 to $24,100, while 5 zones cost $17,800 to $28,900. Our estimate prices up to 5 indoor units, with about 500 sq ft of floor area per indoor unit.
Dual fuel, ducted heat pumps, and ductless systems solve different home layouts. Dual fuel uses the existing gas furnace and ducts. A ducted heat pump works where ducts can distribute heat without furnace backup. Ductless equipment suits homes without ducts, additions, and condos, including the county's 32% share of multi-unit homes.
Rebates and what a dual-fuel price includes
Dual fuel for a gas-heated home can stack the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The total for a 3-ton dual-fuel system is $7,000. Xcel Energy customers replacing gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane heat qualify for $1,500 per ton of heating. Every Colorado home qualifies for the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount of $1,000. Broomfield County homes qualify for the Power Ahead Colorado rebate of $1,500.
Homes now using electric heat have a different Xcel Energy rebate of $750 per ton of heating. For a 3-ton ducted heat pump, the stack is the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500), totaling $4,700. Gas-heated ducted homes use the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500), totaling $7,000. Dual-fuel eligibility is confirmed at the walkthrough. The Colorado state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
The price includes the outdoor unit, matched indoor coil, dual-fuel controls, line set, standard 240V circuit, thermostat, permit, and removal of old AC. These components connect the heat pump to the retained furnace and existing duct system. We measure the home and inspect the ducts and electrical panel before we install.
A dual-fuel system fits a home with a working gas furnace and usable ducts. A ducted heat pump replaces the heating approach with a full electric heat pump. Ductless equipment suits homes without ducts, additions, and condos. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31. Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days.
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Questions we hear
Which Broomfield County homes fit a dual-fuel heat pump?
Dual fuel fits detached homes with a gas furnace and usable ducts. Broomfield County has 58.9% detached homes and 70.7% utility-gas heat. The county median build year is 2001, and 29.2% of homes were built in 2010 or later. We inspect the ducts, electrical panel, and existing furnace before selecting equipment.
How are dual-fuel systems sized here?
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, two-story gas home built in 2010 or later has an example load of 2.0 tons. A comparable home built before 1960 has an example load of 3.4 tons.
What does a dual-fuel system cost by size?
Before rebates, a 2-ton dual-fuel system is $10,200 to $14,400, and a 3-ton system is $14,000 to $19,800. A 4-ton system is $17,900 to $25,200, while a 5-ton system is $21,700 to $30,600. We select capacity from the measured home load, duct capacity, elevation, and the design temperature rather than floor area alone.
What rebates apply to a gas-heated dual-fuel project?
A qualifying gas-heated dual-fuel project can use the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The total for a 3-ton dual-fuel system is $7,000. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount is $1,000, and Power Ahead Colorado is $1,500. We confirm dual-fuel eligibility at the walkthrough, apply the state discount on the invoice, and file every rebate.
What is included in the quoted dual-fuel price?
The price includes an outdoor unit, matched indoor coil, dual-fuel controls, line set, standard 240V circuit, thermostat, permit, and removal of old AC. Most installations take one day. Projects with several ductless indoor units can take two or three days. A winter gas bill makes the online estimate more accurate, and the estimate takes about two minutes.