Installs in Eaton
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Eaton, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Eaton address in about two minutes.
Heat pump choices for Eaton homes
Eaton has 2,367 homes, with 2,216 occupied. Census figures put the median build year at 2001. That is newer than Weld County at 2000 and Colorado at 1987. Eaton homes also have 6.8 median rooms, compared with 6.2 in the county and 5.7 statewide. These figures point to larger, newer homes than the Colorado pattern, so a whole-home heat pump is a strong starting point for many properties.
Detached houses account for 90% of Eaton homes. That is higher than Weld County at 73.1% and Colorado at 61.8%. Multiunit buildings make up 7.7% of Eaton housing, compared with 16% in the county and 26.9% statewide. Owner occupancy is 93.7%, above the county's 75.5% and the state's 66.3%. Most Eaton projects involve a detached home, but condos and other smaller homes need a different equipment plan.
Homes built in 2010 or later account for 29.7% of Eaton housing. That exceeds Weld County's 24% and Colorado's 14%. Homes built from 2000 to 2009 add 23.6%. Together, these building eras form a large part of Eaton's housing. Existing ducts are common in this type of detached-home stock, but we inspect them before selecting a ducted system.
Eaton homes compared with nearby towns
Eaton's 2001 median build year falls between nearby towns. Severance is newer at 2012. Ault is older at 1976, Greeley at 1984, and Garden City at 1966. Eaton has 29.7% of homes built in 2010 or later. That is below Severance at 60.1%, but above Ault at 23.4%, Garden City at 20.7%, and Greeley at 14%. The difference in construction eras changes the heating load a system must meet.
Eaton has 18.6% of homes built before 1960. Ault has 39.5%, and Garden City has 40.2%. Greeley has 15.5%. Older homes are more likely to lack ducts or have small ducts, so ductless equipment deserves a close look in the older share of Eaton housing. A home built before 1960 also needs a measured load rather than a size selected from its floor area.
Eaton's 90% detached-home share is below Severance at 96.6%, but above Ault at 70.8%, Greeley at 56.5%, and Garden City at 15.6%. Eaton's 7.7% multiunit share is far below Garden City's 82.7% and Greeley's 32.1%. That mix favors ducted and dual-fuel systems in Eaton's detached houses. Ductless systems fit the town's smaller multiunit share, additions, and homes without ducts.
How Eaton homes heat today
Utility gas heats 84.5% of Eaton homes. That is above Weld County's 73.9% and Colorado's 66.7%. Electricity heats 11.7%, below the county's 17.1% and the state's 25.2%. Propane heats 2.3%, also below the county's 6.7%. Current heating fuel affects the equipment path and the rebate total, so we start by confirming what heats the home now.
A ducted heat pump fits a detached Eaton house with usable central ducts. It moves heat instead of burning fuel, and it also cools. This is a practical option for much of Eaton's 90% detached-home stock. We measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation. Duct condition matters because a heat pump needs airflow that matches its selected size.
Dual fuel keeps a gas furnace for the coldest hours and adds heat pump heating and cooling. It fits many homes in Eaton's 84.5% gas-heated share. Ductless systems suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. They also fit parts of Eaton's 7.7% multiunit housing. The right choice depends on the home's ducts, present fuel, layout, and design load.
Sizing heat pumps for Eaton conditions
We size Eaton systems to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our sizing uses 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, the estimate uses 2 units of heat for each unit of electricity. These conditions are why we size for the local design temperature instead of selecting equipment from square footage alone.
The example home is 2,000 square feet with 2 stories, a gas furnace, and a build year of 2010 or later. Its design heat load is 2.0 tons, and its example breaker is 20 A. This home reflects Eaton's 29.7% share built in 2010 or later. The load is the basis for selecting a system, then we verify ducts and electrical capacity at the home.
Construction era changes the result. A 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons. One built from 1960 to 1979 has 3.2 tons. A home built from 1980 to 1999 has 2.8 tons, while one built from 2000 to 2009 has 2.4 tons. Eaton contains 18.6% pre-1960 homes, 11.6% from 1960 to 1979, and 16.6% from 1980 to 1999, so these differences matter locally.
Eaton heat pump prices and rebates
For the example home, our estimate tool shows a ducted heat pump price of $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates. The estimated price after rebates is $7,300 to $15,800. A dual-fuel system is $10,200 to $17,100 before rebates and $4,700 to $11,600 after rebates. The example's 2.0 tons design load and 20 A breaker are part of these equipment estimates.
Eaton homes qualify for the Xcel Energy rebate, the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount, and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate on any of the three systems under the program rules. For a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home, total rebates are $7,000. The programs within that total are the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). These rebates stack for the stated gas-heated example, rather than applying as separate price options.
For a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a home with electric heat, total rebates are $4,700. The programs in that total are the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). A propane-heated home has total rebates of $7,000 for the stated 3-ton ducted example. We file every rebate for the homeowner. The Colorado state discount comes off the invoice. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
Heat pump details in ZIP code 80615
ZIP code 80615 has 3,684 homes and a median build year of 2001, the same as Eaton. Its 90.5% detached-home share is close to the town's 90%. The ZIP has 4.9% multiunit buildings, below Eaton's 7.7%. These housing figures still favor ducted and dual-fuel plans for much of the ZIP, while ductless systems fit homes without ducts and smaller attached spaces.
The ZIP's heating fuel mix differs from Eaton's town figures. Gas heat reaches 68.9% in 80615, below Eaton's 84.5%. Propane reaches 14.9%, above the town's 2.3%. Electric heat is 9.7%, below Eaton's 11.7%. This difference makes current heating fuel especially important when checking the Xcel Energy rebate path for a specific home.
Homes built before 1960 represent 17.7% of 80615, close to Eaton's 18.6%. Homes built in 2010 or later represent 29.1%, close to the town's 29.7%. A 1,500 square foot ductless example uses 3 indoor units and costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates. For an electric-heated home, the estimated price after rebates is $8,300 to $15,700. Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days.
Eaton in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton | 2,367 | 2001 | 18.6% | 29.7% | 84.5% | 11.7% | 2.3% |
| Weld County | 125,033 | 2000 | 12% | 24% | 73.9% | 17.1% | 6.7% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80615 | Eaton | 3,684 | 2001 | 68.9% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Weld County
- Ducted heat pump in Weld CountyPrices by home age and the Weld rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Weld CountyPrices by home age and the Weld rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Weld CountyPrices by home age and the Weld rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Weld County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Weld CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
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Questions we hear
Which heat pump system fits a typical Eaton house?
A ducted heat pump fits much of Eaton's 90% detached-home share when central ducts are usable. Dual fuel fits many of the 84.5% of homes that now use utility gas because it keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours. Ductless equipment fits homes without ducts, additions, condos, and Eaton's 7.7% multiunit housing share.
How do you size a heat pump in Eaton?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our sizing accounts for 5,300 ft and 18% of lost air-source heat pump output at that elevation. We measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel. The 2,000 square foot, 2-story example home built in 2010 or later has a design heat load of 2.0 tons.
What rebates stack for a gas-heated Eaton home?
For the stated 3-ton ducted gas-heated example, total rebates are $7,000. That stack includes the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The listed programs apply on any of the three systems under their rules. We file every rebate for the homeowner, and the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount comes off the invoice.
What does a heat pump cost for the example Eaton home?
For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas-heated home built in 2010 or later, a ducted heat pump costs $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates and $7,300 to $15,800 after rebates. A dual-fuel system costs $10,200 to $17,100 before rebates and $4,700 to $11,600 after rebates. These prices use the example design load of 2.0 tons.
How does ZIP code 80615 differ from Eaton?
ZIP code 80615 has 68.9% gas heat, below Eaton's 84.5%, and 14.9% propane heat, above the town's 2.3%. It has 90.5% detached homes, close to Eaton's 90%, and 4.9% multiunit buildings, below the town's 7.7%. Current heating fuel determines the applicable Xcel Energy rebate path.