Installs in Byers
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Byers, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Byers address in about two minutes.
Byers homes stand apart from Arapahoe County
Census figures count 604 homes in Byers, with 561 occupied. The town's median build year is 1980, earlier than Arapahoe County's 1985 and Colorado's 1987. Byers has 5.8 median rooms, the same as the county and slightly above Colorado's 5.7. The local housing stock calls for a home-specific load calculation instead of a standard system size.
Byers has a much older housing mix than the county. Homes built before 1960 account for 26.2% of local homes, against 9.1% in Arapahoe County. Another 23.5% date from 1960 to 1979. Older homes are more likely to lack ducts or have small ducts, so we inspect duct capacity before choosing a ducted heat pump.
Detached houses make up 74.8% of Byers homes, above the county's 56.3%. Mobile homes account for 19.5%, compared with 0.8% across the county. Multi-unit buildings are 4.6% locally, far below the county's 32.2%. Detached homes with usable ducts fit ducted equipment or dual fuel, while ductless systems suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos.
Heating in Byers shapes the heat pump choice
Utility gas heats 84.3% of Byers homes. That exceeds the Arapahoe County share of 65.9% and Colorado's 66.7%. Electricity heats 7.7% locally, below the county's 30.6%. A heat pump moves heat rather than burning fuel, and it also cools. For the many gas-heated homes in Byers, a ducted heat pump can replace furnace heating where ducts fit.
Dual fuel is a strong match for a gas-heated home that has a furnace and ducts in good condition. It keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours. This approach matches the 84.3% local gas share and avoids forcing a duct change where the existing duct system works. We measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation.
Propane heats 0.9% of Byers homes, while wood heats 4.8%. Those shares differ sharply from nearby Comanche Creek, where propane heats 93.5% of homes. A ductless heat pump is a direct fit for homes without ducts. It also fits an addition or a condo. The equipment choice starts with the home's fuel, layout, ducts, and electrical capacity.
Byers and nearby towns need different starting points
Byers has 74.8% detached homes. Nearby Strasburg has 83.2%, Deer Trail has 82.9%, Peoria has 65.9%, and Comanche Creek has 100%. The local mix supports many whole-home ducted or dual-fuel evaluations. Yet Byers has more mobile homes than the county, so equipment placement, duct condition, and panel capacity deserve close attention at each address.
The 1980 median construction year in Byers is earlier than Strasburg's 1999, Peoria's 2002, Comanche Creek's 2009, and Deer Trail's 2010. Byers also has 26.2% of homes built before 1960. Strasburg has 10.3%, Deer Trail has 17.6%, while Peoria and Comanche Creek each show 0%. Older Byers homes need sizing based on measured heat loss, not age alone.
Gas heats 80.7% of Strasburg homes and 69.5% of Deer Trail homes, close to the 84.3% share in Byers. Peoria reports 39.4% propane heat, and Comanche Creek reports 93.5%. That contrast matters for rebate eligibility and system planning. Gas and propane homes qualify under the same listed Xcel Energy rebate rule, while electric-heated homes use the electric-heating rule.
Ducted, dual fuel, and ductless systems in Byers
A ducted heat pump fits a detached Byers house with ducts that can move the required airflow. It is a natural starting point for much of the 74.8% detached housing stock. We check the ducts before installation because older homes, including the 26.2% built before 1960, can have undersized ducts. A ducted system provides heating and cooling through the home's duct network.
Dual fuel fits the 84.3% of Byers homes that use utility gas when the existing furnace remains useful for the coldest hours. It pairs a heat pump with that furnace. This is particularly relevant to the 23.5% of homes built from 1960 to 1979 and the 34.4% built from 1980 to 1999. The final choice follows the measured load, furnace condition, duct condition, and electrical panel check.
Ductless equipment fits homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Byers has 4.6% multi-unit homes and 19.5% mobile homes, both of which call for a layout review rather than an assumption about central ductwork. For the ductless example, our estimate tool uses 3 indoor units. It uses 500 sq ft of floor area per indoor unit and prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote.
Sizing heat pumps for Byers conditions
We size air-source heat pumps to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our sizing uses 5,300 ft, where an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, our settings use a heat-pump output of 2 units of heat for each unit of electricity. Those inputs are why a nameplate size alone does not establish the right system for a Byers home.
Our estimate tool models a 2,000 sq ft, two-story home with a gas furnace built from 1980 to 1999. Its design load is 2.8 tons, and the example calls for a 30 A breaker. This build group represents 34.4% of Byers homes, the largest local construction group. We still measure the actual home because insulation, windows, ducts, and layout change the load.
Construction era changes the modeled load for the same 2,000 sq ft, two-story gas home. A home built before 1960 sizes at 3.4 tons, while a 1960 to 1979 home sizes at 3.2 tons. A 2000 to 2009 home sizes at 2.4 tons, and a home built in 2010 or later sizes at 2.0 tons. Byers includes each of these age groups, so square footage is never enough.
Byers rebates, example prices, and ZIP 80103
For the example gas-heated home, our estimate tool shows $15,100 to $27,900 for a ducted heat pump before rebates and $8,400 to $21,200 after rebates. A dual-fuel system shows $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. The gas-home total is $7,000, made up of the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). We file every rebate for the homeowner, and the Colorado state discount comes off the invoice.
Electric-heated homes have a different rebate stack. The total for a 3-ton ducted heat pump is $4,700, consisting of the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). For a gas home using the ductless example, the rebate total is $7,000. The ductless example costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,800 to $15,200 after rebates. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
ZIP code 80103 has 1,097 homes and lists Peoria as its main town. Its median build year is 1991, later than Byers' 1980. Gas heats 46.5% of homes in the ZIP, compared with 84.3% in Byers, while propane heats 30.9%, compared with 0.9%. Detached homes are 81.1% in 80103 and 74.8% in Byers. ZIP-level fuel and housing differences change the system and rebate starting point.
Byers in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byers | 604 | 1980 | 26.2% | 13.2% | 84.3% | 7.7% | 0.9% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80103 | Peoria | 1,097 | 1991 | 46.5% | 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 a typical Byers gas-heated home?
Utility gas heats 84.3% of Byers homes. A ducted heat pump fits a home with ducts that pass inspection. Dual fuel fits a gas-heated home where the furnace stays for the coldest hours. We measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before selecting equipment.
How is a Byers heat pump sized?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our sizing uses 5,300 ft, where air-source equipment loses 18% of heat output. The 2,000 sq ft, two-story gas example built from 1980 to 1999 has a modeled load of 2.8 tons and uses a 30 A breaker.
What rebates apply to a gas-heated Byers home?
The example gas-heated home has $7,000 in rebates for a 3-ton ducted heat pump. The listed programs are 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 applies to every Colorado home on any system. We file every rebate, and the state discount comes off the invoice.
What does a ducted heat pump cost for the Byers example home?
For the 2,000 sq ft, two-story gas home built from 1980 to 1999, ducted pricing is $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates. The after-rebate range is $8,400 to $21,200. The modeled design load is 2.8 tons. Price and size change with construction era, ducts, layout, and the measured home.
How does ZIP code 80103 differ from Byers?
ZIP code 80103 has 1,097 homes and a 1991 median build year. Byers has 604 homes and a 1980 median build year. Gas heat is 46.5% in 80103 versus 84.3% in Byers. Propane heat is 30.9% in the ZIP and 0.9% in Byers.