Installs in Cherry Creek
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Cherry Creek, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Cherry Creek address in about two minutes.
Cherry Creek homes and nearby housing
Cherry Creek has 4,293 homes in 1.67 square miles, and 4,129 are occupied. Census figures show a median build year of 1982, earlier than Arapahoe County's 1985 and Colorado's 1987. The town has 7.9 median rooms, compared with 5.8 across the county and 5.7 statewide. Those larger, earlier homes need room-by-room measurements before selecting heat pump capacity.
Most homes fit the 1960 to 1979 and 1980 to 1999 groups. Together, those periods account for 42.1% and 49.8% of Cherry Creek homes. Arapahoe County has 29.8% and 34.8% in those same groups. This makes existing ducts, insulation details, and equipment replacement plans central to a Cherry Creek estimate.
Cherry Creek is close in age to Centennial, where the median build year is also 1982. It is older than Greenwood Village at 1993, Dove Valley at 2004, and Inverness at 2011. Cherry Creek has 67.4% detached houses, below Centennial's 74.1%, but above Greenwood Village's 52%, Dove Valley's 20.2%, and Inverness's 2.1%. Detached homes often have ducts to inspect, while attached homes call for a closer look at outdoor-unit placement and indoor distribution.
How Cherry Creek homes heat today
Utility gas heats 72.9% of Cherry Creek homes. That exceeds Arapahoe County's 65.9% and Colorado's 66.7%. Gas also leads in Centennial at 77.8%, Greenwood Village at 68.8%, Dove Valley at 55.1%, and Inverness at 53.1%. A heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel, and it also cools. For gas-heated homes, homeowners can choose a ducted heat pump or keep the furnace in a dual-fuel system.
Electricity heats 24.4% of Cherry Creek homes, below the county's 30.6%. It is also below Greenwood Village's 28.7%, Dove Valley's 41%, and Inverness's 44.2%, while above Centennial's 20.2%. Ductless mini-splits fit electric-heated homes without ducts, including apartments, additions, and condos. They place heating and cooling in the rooms served by indoor units.
Propane accounts for 1% of local homes. That is below the county's 1.6% and Colorado's 4.9%. Wood and fuel oil each account for 0% in Cherry Creek, while solar is 0.2% and other or no fuel is 1.4%. Existing heating fuel affects rebate eligibility, but duct condition, the electrical panel, and the home's heat load decide which system fits.
Systems for Cherry Creek housing
A ducted heat pump fits many of Cherry Creek's 67.4% detached houses when the existing duct system can deliver the required airflow. The town's detached share exceeds the county's 56.3% and Colorado's 61.8%. We measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel before installation. This is important in the 49.8% of homes built from 1980 to 1999, the town's largest construction group.
Dual fuel fits gas-heated homes that want to retain a furnace for the coldest hours. Since 72.9% of homes use utility gas, this is a strong fit for a large part of the local housing stock. The heat pump handles heating and cooling, and the gas furnace remains available at low outdoor temperatures. It avoids assuming that every existing duct system should become an all-electric heating system.
Ductless mini-splits fit the 25.5% of Cherry Creek homes in multi-unit buildings, plus homes with no usable ducts and additions. That multi-unit share is below Arapahoe County's 32.2%, but above Centennial's 16.1%. It is below Greenwood Village's 38.7%, Dove Valley's 55.5%, and Inverness's 90.2%. Ductless systems provide a direct path for rooms that lack duct coverage.
Sizing heat pumps in Cherry Creek
Our estimate tool sizes for 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, the estimate uses a coefficient of performance of 2. These conditions are why equipment is sized to the design temperature, not selected from floor area alone.
For the example 2,000 square foot, 2-story, gas-heated home built from 1980 to 1999, the design heat load is 2.8 tons. The estimate calls for a 30 A breaker. That construction period represents 49.8% of Cherry Creek homes, compared with 34.8% in Arapahoe County. The example gives a useful starting point for much of the town, but measurements decide the final equipment size.
Home age changes the load. A 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons, while the 1960 to 1979 version has 3.2 tons. The 2000 to 2009 version has 2.4 tons, and a home built in 2010 or later has 2.0 tons. Cherry Creek has 0.7% of homes built before 1960 and 2.6% built in 2010 or later, so the 1980 to 1999 example better matches its housing stock.
Example prices and Cherry Creek rebates
Our estimate tool puts the ducted heat pump price for the example home at $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates, and $8,400 to $21,200 after rebates. A dual-fuel system for the same home is $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. The dual-fuel option retains the gas furnace, which aligns with the 72.9% local utility-gas share.
For a 1,500 square foot home with electric heat and no ducts, the ductless example uses 3 indoor units. Its price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,800 to $15,200 after rebates. The estimate prices up to 5 ductless indoor units, with 500 sq ft of floor area per indoor unit. Homes with additions or condos need a zone plan based on the rooms served.
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). For a 3-ton ducted system in an electric-heated home, total rebates are $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). The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and comes off the invoice. We file every rebate for the homeowner. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
How ZIP code 80111 differs
ZIP code 80111 has 13,668 homes and a median build year of 1987. Its main town is Greenwood Village. That ZIP is newer than Cherry Creek's 1982 median, and it has a larger share built in 2010 or later, 10.2% compared with 2.6%. The ZIP's 1.1% built before 1960 also exceeds Cherry Creek's 0.7%. Age group and construction details change the sizing calculation.
Gas heats 68.4% of homes in 80111, below Cherry Creek's 72.9%. Electricity heats 28.5%, above Cherry Creek's 24.4%, while propane heats 1.8% compared with 1%. The ZIP therefore includes a larger electric-heated share than the town. Existing fuel determines which Xcel Energy rebate applies for eligible customers, while the state discount applies to every Colorado home.
The ZIP has 53.3% detached homes and 38.4% multi-unit buildings. Cherry Creek has 67.4% detached homes and 25.5% multi-unit buildings. That difference points to more ductless and condo-style decisions in 80111, while Cherry Creek has a larger detached-home base for ducted and dual-fuel evaluations. Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days.
Cherry Creek in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek | 4,293 | 1982 | 0.7% | 2.6% | 72.9% | 24.4% | 1% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80111 | Greenwood Village | 13,668 | 1987 | 68.4% | 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 gas-heated Cherry Creek home?
Utility gas heats 72.9% of Cherry Creek homes. A ducted heat pump fits homes with ducts that pass inspection. Dual fuel fits homeowners who want to keep their gas furnace for the coldest hours. For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story example home built from 1980 to 1999, the ducted price is $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates, while dual fuel is $12,100 to $22,500.
How are heat pumps sized in Cherry Creek?
We size at 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using 5,300 ft. Air-source equipment loses 18% of heat output at that elevation. The example 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built from 1980 to 1999 has a design load of 2.8 tons and uses a 30 A breaker. We measure the home, ducts, and electrical panel before installation.
What rebates apply to a gas-heated home here?
For Xcel Energy customers with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane heat, the Xcel Energy rebate is $1,500 per ton of heating on any of the three systems. Every Colorado home qualifies for the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount of $1,000. The Power Ahead Colorado rebate is $1,500. For a 3-ton gas-heated ducted system, the total is $7,000.
Can ductless heat pumps work in Cherry Creek condos and additions?
Yes. Ductless mini-splits suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Cherry Creek has 25.5% of homes in multi-unit buildings. The 1,500 square foot ductless example uses 3 indoor units and costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates. The estimate assigns 500 sq ft per indoor unit and prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote.
How long does installation take?
Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days. Before installation, we measure the home and inspect the ducts and electrical panel. Cherry Creek has 49.8% of homes built from 1980 to 1999, so existing duct capacity is a key part of planning a ducted heat pump or dual-fuel system.