Ducted 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.
Ducted heat pumps in Broomfield County
Broomfield County has 32,261 homes, and its median home was built in 2001. Census figures show 70.7% of homes use utility gas for heat. A ducted heat pump is a strong fit for homes that already have a central duct system and want heating and cooling from one system.
The county has 58.9% detached houses. That is lower than Jefferson County at 64.1%, yet it still represents many homes with room for central equipment and existing duct runs. Ducted equipment uses those ducts to deliver heat throughout the home.
Broomfield County has 32% of homes in multi-unit buildings, compared with 26.9% across Colorado. A ducted system fits a condo or attached home when that home has its own usable ducts. We measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation.
Broomfield homes and ducts
Broomfield is the only town in Broomfield County, with 32,261 homes across ZIP Codes 80020, 80021, 80023, and 80516. Its median build year is 2001. That age points to many homes built with central forced-air heating, a practical starting point for a ducted heat pump.
In ZIP Code 80020, the median build year is 1990, 71.4% of homes heat with gas, and 68.8% are detached. Homes from this period need a duct inspection before equipment selection. Older homes are more likely to have small ducts, so duct condition shapes the system choice and size.
ZIP Code 80023 has a 2009 median build year, while 46.6% of homes were built in 2010 or later. Its gas-heating share is 75.8%, and 66.9% of homes are detached. These newer homes often start with ducts suited to central heating, but we still verify airflow and electrical capacity.
Broomfield has only 4.4% of homes built before 1960, compared with 35.5% in Denver County. It has 29.2% built in 2010 or later, compared with 17.7% in Denver County. The county's newer housing stock makes existing central ducts a common path for a ducted replacement.
Ducted heat pump prices by home age
For a 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas-heated home built before 1960, our estimate tool sizes the design load at 3.4 tons. The ducted price before rebates is $17,400 to $37,800, and the price after rebates is $9,900 to $30,300. The dual-fuel range is $14,000 to $30,600 before rebates and $6,500 to $23,100 after rebates. A 1,500 square foot, 1-story electric-heated home without ducts is $11,800 to $19,200 for ductless equipment.
For the same 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas-heated home built from 1960 to 1979, the design load is 3.2 tons. A ducted heat pump costs $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates and $10,100 to $23,900 after rebates. Dual fuel costs $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,700 to $17,900 after rebates. The ductless range for the 1,500 square foot electric-heated example is $11,800 to $19,200.
For a home built from 1980 to 1999, the design load is 2.8 tons. Ducted pricing is $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $8,400 to $21,200 after rebates. Dual-fuel pricing is $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. The matching ductless example costs $11,800 to $19,200.
For homes built from 2000 to 2009, the design load is 2.4 tons. Ducted pricing is $12,800 to $24,600 before rebates and $6,700 to $18,500 after rebates. For homes built in 2010 or later, the load is 2.0 tons, with ducted pricing of $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates and $7,300 to $15,800 after rebates. The dual-fuel ranges are $10,200 to $19,800 and $10,200 to $17,100, while the ductless ranges are $11,800 to $19,200 and $11,800 to $19,200.
Ducted prices by system size
Our estimate tool prices a 2-ton ducted heat pump at $12,800 to $18,000. A 3-ton ducted system is $17,400 to $24,600. These ranges cover central heat-pump equipment sized to the home's heating load, not a size chosen from floor area alone.
A 4-ton ducted heat pump costs $22,100 to $31,200, while a 5-ton system costs $26,800 to $37,800. Larger equipment serves a larger calculated load, and it also needs ducts that can move the required airflow. We inspect those ducts before selecting equipment.
For comparison, a 2-ton dual-fuel system is $10,200 to $14,400, and a 3-ton dual-fuel system is $14,000 to $19,800. The 4-ton and 5-ton dual-fuel ranges are $17,900 to $25,200 and $21,700 to $30,600. Dual fuel retains a gas furnace for the coldest hours.
Ductless pricing follows the number of indoor units. One indoor unit is $5,800 to $9,400, 2 are $8,800 to $14,300, and 3 are $11,800 to $19,200. Four indoor units are $14,800 to $24,100, and 5 are $17,800 to $28,900. Our estimate uses 500 sq ft of floor area per ductless indoor unit.
Rebates for Broomfield County ducted systems
Broomfield County homes can combine the Xcel Energy rebate, the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount, and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate. 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 discount is $1,000, and Power Ahead Colorado is $1,500.
For a 3-ton ducted heat pump 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). Propane-heated homes have total rebates of $7,000, including 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.
For Xcel Energy customers replacing electric heat, the utility rebate is $750 per ton of heating. A 3-ton ducted heat pump in an electric-heated home has total rebates of $4,700, including 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.
Efficiency Works rebates do not apply here. Boulder County income-qualified rebates do not apply because this is Broomfield County. Holy Cross Energy, Mountain Parks Electric, Gunnison County Electric, San Miguel Power, and Sangre de Cristo Electric rebates also do not apply here. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
Sizing and what your price includes
We size for an outdoor design temperature of 1°F and an indoor design temperature of 70°F. Our sizing uses an elevation of 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air-source heat pump loses 18% of heat output, so equipment must be sized for local cold-weather output.
At the design temperature, our estimate uses a coefficient of performance of 2. Heat pumps move heat instead of burning fuel. That is why the load calculation, the outdoor design temperature, elevation, duct capacity, and electrical panel all matter before we choose a system.
A ducted heat-pump price includes an outdoor unit, a variable-speed air handler with backup heat, a line set, a standard 240V circuit, a thermostat, a permit, and removal of old equipment. Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days.
For the example 2,000 square foot, 2-story home with a gas furnace built in 2010 or later, our estimate tool finds 2.0 tons and a 20 A breaker. The ducted range is $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates and $7,300 to $15,800 after rebates. A winter gas bill makes the online estimate, which takes about 2 minutes, more accurate.
Choosing ducted, dual fuel, or ductless
Choose a ducted heat pump when the home has usable central ducts and you want one system for heating and cooling. In Broomfield County, 70.7% of homes use utility gas, while 26.7% use electric heat. Replacing a central gas furnace with a ducted heat pump changes the heating equipment while retaining the ducted delivery path.
Choose dual fuel when you have a gas furnace in good condition and want it for the coldest hours. For the example home, dual fuel is $10,200 to $17,100 before rebates and $4,700 to $11,600 after rebates. The ducted heat-pump range for that same example is $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates and $7,300 to $15,800 after rebates.
Choose ductless for a home without ducts, an addition, or a condo where central ducts are not practical. The 1,500 square foot ductless example uses 3 indoor units. Its price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $8,300 to $15,700 after rebates. A ducted system is the better match when existing ducts pass inspection and can carry the needed airflow.
We install Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane equipment. The final choice starts with your home's measured load, its ducts, and its electrical panel. In a county where 29.2% of homes were built in 2010 or later, a current duct layout still needs a site check before a central system is selected.
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Questions we hear
Which Broomfield County homes suit a ducted heat pump?
Homes with usable central ducts suit a ducted heat pump. Census figures show 58.9% of Broomfield County homes are detached, and 70.7% heat with utility gas. We inspect the ducts, measure the home, and check the electrical panel before selecting equipment. A ducted heat pump also provides cooling.
How are ducted heat pumps sized in Broomfield County?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using an elevation of 5,300 ft. Air-source output loses 18% at that elevation. For the example 2,000 square foot, 2-story home built in 2010 or later, the calculated design load is 2.0 tons. We also verify the duct system and electrical panel.
What rebates apply to a ducted heat pump here?
Gas-heated and propane-heated homes that meet the Xcel Energy rule can receive $1,500 per ton of heating, plus $1,000 from the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount and $1,500 from Power Ahead Colorado. Electric-heated homes that meet the Xcel Energy rule use $750 per ton of heating instead. We file every rebate, and the state discount comes off the invoice.
What does the ducted heat-pump price include?
The price includes the outdoor unit, a variable-speed air handler with backup heat, line set, standard 240V circuit, thermostat, permit, and removal of old equipment. Most installations take one day. For the 2010-or-later example home, the ducted price is $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates and $7,300 to $15,800 after rebates.
How does a ducted heat pump compare with dual fuel and ductless?
A ducted heat pump uses existing central ducts for heating and cooling. Dual fuel keeps a gas furnace for the coldest hours. For the example home, dual fuel costs $10,200 to $17,100 before rebates, compared with $12,800 to $21,300 for ducted. Ductless suits homes without ducts, additions, and condos. The ductless example with 3 indoor units costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates.