Heat pump installation in Cimarron Hills, Colorado

Installs in Cimarron Hills

Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Cimarron Hills, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Cimarron Hills address in about two minutes.

Heat pumps for Cimarron Hills homes

Cimarron Hills has 7,327 homes within 5.891 square miles. Census figures show 7,098 occupied homes, a median build year of 1988, and 6.1 median rooms. El Paso County also has a 1988 median build year, though its homes have 6.2 median rooms. That close match makes the county a useful reference, while a home's ducts, insulation, and layout still set the equipment choice.

The town has a larger share of homes from 1980 to 1999 than either El Paso County or Colorado. That period accounts for 42.1 percent of Cimarron Hills homes, compared with 31.1 percent in the county and 28.7 percent statewide. Homes from 1960 to 1979 add 27.5 percent. We inspect duct capacity and electrical panels before selecting a ducted heat pump, dual fuel system, or ductless system.

Detached houses account for 69 percent of local homes, above the county's 67.1 percent and Colorado's 61.8 percent. That points to many whole-home ducted and dual fuel projects. At the same time, 17.1 percent of local homes are in multi-unit buildings. That is below the county's 22 percent and Colorado's 26.9 percent, but it still creates a strong fit for ductless equipment in condos and smaller homes.

Cimarron Hills compared with nearby towns

Cimarron Hills has a 1988 median build year. Colorado Springs, 3 miles away, has a 1986 median. Stratmoor, 7 miles away, has a 1976 median, and Security-Widefield, 8 miles away, has a 1982 median. Manitou Springs, 11 miles away, has a 1951 median. Cimarron Hills has less pre-1960 housing than each nearby town, with 1 percent locally versus 14 percent in Colorado Springs, 5.8 percent in Stratmoor, 15.4 percent in Security-Widefield, and 62.6 percent in Manitou Springs.

The local 69 percent detached-home share exceeds Colorado Springs at 60.8 percent, Stratmoor at 60 percent, and Manitou Springs at 67.5 percent. It falls below Security-Widefield at 93.9 percent. Cimarron Hills has 17.1 percent multi-unit housing. That exceeds Security-Widefield's 3.2 percent and Stratmoor's 15.6 percent, while trailing Colorado Springs at 28.6 percent and Manitou Springs at 25.3 percent. Detached homes often retain central duct systems. Condos and attached homes often suit individual ductless zones.

Newer housing also differs across these towns. Homes built in 2010 or later make up 16.2 percent in Cimarron Hills. That exceeds Colorado Springs at 13.5 percent, Stratmoor at 6 percent, Security-Widefield at 12.5 percent, and Manitou Springs at 3 percent. A newer home does not remove the need for a load calculation. It can have different duct, electrical, and room-by-room needs than an older home.

How Cimarron Hills homes heat today

Utility gas heats 66.6 percent of Cimarron Hills homes. That nearly matches Colorado at 66.7 percent, and it is below El Paso County at 69.4 percent. Gas heat is also common nearby, from 69.8 percent in Colorado Springs to 77.9 percent in Security-Widefield. A ducted heat pump can replace a furnace when the ducts and electrical equipment support it. Dual fuel keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours.

Electricity heats 29.9 percent of local homes. That exceeds the county's 24.8 percent and Colorado's 25.2 percent. It also exceeds Colorado Springs at 27.2 percent, Stratmoor at 26 percent, Security-Widefield at 19.1 percent, and Manitou Springs at 24.8 percent. For electric-heated homes without ducts, a ductless heat pump delivers heating and cooling through indoor units placed where rooms need them.

Propane heats 2 percent of Cimarron Hills homes, compared with 3.9 percent in El Paso County and 4.9 percent statewide. Wood accounts for 0.4 percent, solar 0.8 percent, and other or no fuel 0.3 percent. A heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel and also cools. We measure the home, check existing ducts, and check the electrical panel before we recommend the system type.

The right system for local housing

A ducted heat pump fits many of the town's 69 percent detached homes, especially where central ducts already reach the living spaces. The local median home dates to 1988, and 42.1 percent were built from 1980 to 1999. Those houses form the largest local construction group. Duct condition matters as much as age. Small or poorly laid out ducts need attention before a central heat pump can deliver the intended comfort.

Dual fuel is a direct option for homes now using gas, which represent 66.6 percent of Cimarron Hills housing. It combines a heat pump with the existing gas furnace, using the furnace during the coldest hours. This approach also fits gas-heated homes where retaining the furnace makes sense after we inspect its condition, the ducts, and electrical capacity. It provides cooling through the central system.

Ductless heat pumps fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. That matters for the 17.1 percent of Cimarron Hills homes in multi-unit buildings and the 6.6 percent in attached houses. The town also has 7 percent mobile homes. Our estimate tool uses 500 sq ft of floor area per ductless indoor unit and prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote. A room-by-room layout determines the final number and placement of units.

Sizing and example pricing in Cimarron Hills

We size air-source heat pumps for 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our sizing uses an elevation of 5,300 ft, where an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, our settings use a coefficient of performance of 2. These conditions are why we do not size from floor area alone. We measure the house, review its construction period, and verify the duct system before choosing equipment.

Our estimate tool models a 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas-heated home built from 1980 to 1999 at 2.8 tons. It uses a 30 A breaker. A ducted heat pump is $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $14,100 to $26,900 after rebates. A dual fuel system is $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $11,100 to $21,500 after rebates. The ducted path replaces central heating and adds cooling. Dual fuel retains the gas furnace for coldest-hour backup.

For a 1,500 square foot home without ducts, the example uses 3 indoor units. Its ductless price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $10,800 to $18,200 after rebates. The price reflects the example home and its assumed layout. A local home built before 1960, from 2000 to 2009, or in 2010 or later has a different design load and price range. The online estimate takes about two minutes, and a winter gas bill makes it more accurate.

Rebates and ZIP code differences

Our estimate tool lists the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount at $1,000 for every Colorado home and any of the three system types. For the example gas-heated ducted system, total rebates are $1,000. The programs in that total are the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). For the example dual fuel system in a gas home, total rebates are $1,000, with the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). The state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.

The rebate stack is the same for several example paths here. A ducted system in an electric-heated home has $1,000 in total rebates, with the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). A ducted system in a propane home has $1,000, with the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). The ductless electric-heat example has $1,000, while the ductless gas-home example has $1,000. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.

ZIP code 80915 has 9,434 homes and a 1981 median build year. Its gas heat share is 69.6 percent and its electric heat share is 27.1 percent. ZIP code 80922 has 11,355 homes and a 2002 median build year. Gas heat is 66.7 percent there, while electric heat is 31.5 percent. This makes 80915 more centered on existing gas and older ducted systems, while 80922 has a larger electric-heated share and newer housing.

Housing form differs too. Detached homes account for 64.9 percent in 80915 and 79.5 percent in 80922. Multi-unit buildings account for 20.2 percent in 80915 and 17 percent in 80922. Homes built in 2010 or later make up 10.9 percent in 80915 and 14.6 percent in 80922. We assess the specific home rather than assuming either ZIP needs one system. Most installs take one day. Projects with several ductless units can take two or three days.

Cimarron Hills in numbers

Systems and rebates in El Paso County

• Ducted heat pump in El Paso CountyPrices by home age and the El Paso rebates for this system.
• Dual-fuel heat pump in El Paso CountyPrices by home age and the El Paso rebates for this system.
• Ductless mini-split in El Paso CountyPrices by home age and the El Paso rebates for this system.
• Heat pump rebates in El Paso County$1,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
• Pool heat pumps in El Paso CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.

Other towns we install in

• Colorado Springs3 miles away. 207,078 homes, median year built 1986.
• Stratmoor7 miles away. 2,517 homes, median year built 1976.
• Security-Widefield8 miles away. 13,770 homes, median year built 1982.
• Manitou Springs11 miles away. 2,603 homes, median year built 1951.
• El Paso CountyEvery ZIP code in the county.

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