Installs in Ellicott
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Ellicott, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Ellicott address in about two minutes.
Ellicott homes need a different starting point
Census figures show 403 occupied homes in Ellicott, within 10.922 square miles. The town's median home was built in 1978 and has 5.3 rooms. El Paso County homes are newer, with a 1988 median build year and 6.2 rooms. Colorado's median home was built in 1987 and has 5.7 rooms. Ellicott calls for a closer look at the house, rather than a standard county-sized system.
The housing mix is unusually concentrated in older homes. Homes built from 1960 to 1979 make up 62.8% of Ellicott homes, compared with 23.9% in El Paso County and 24.3% statewide. Another 31% were built from 1980 to 1999. Homes built from 2000 to 2009 make up 2.5%, and homes built in 2010 or later make up 3.7%. In El Paso County, those shares are 17.5% and 15.2%.
Mobile homes make up 70.5% of Ellicott housing, far above the 2.9% county share and 3.6% statewide share. Detached houses are 28.3% of town homes, versus 67.1% in the county. Only 1.2% of Ellicott homes are in multi-unit buildings, compared with 22% countywide. System selection starts with the home's structure, duct layout, insulation, electrical panel, and heating equipment.
How Ellicott homes heat today
Propane heats 76.4% of Ellicott homes. That is far higher than the 3.9% propane share in El Paso County and the 4.9% Colorado share. Utility gas heats 1.2% of town homes, compared with 69.4% in the county. Electricity heats 9.7%, wood heats 6.5%, and 6.2% use another fuel or no reported fuel. A heat pump moves heat instead of burning propane, gas, or wood.
Ellicott differs sharply from nearby towns. Calhan has 61.4% propane heat and 28.1% electric heat. Cimarron Hills has 2% propane heat and 66.6% gas heat. Fountain has 4.2% propane heat and 70.7% gas heat. Peyton reports 100% gas heat among its 40 homes. Ellicott's propane-heavy housing makes replacement planning different from those gas-heavy nearby towns.
The 80808 ZIP code has 2,631 homes and follows the town's fuel pattern. Propane heats 69.8% of ZIP code homes, gas heats 4.9%, and electricity heats 14.5%. The ZIP code's median build year is 1992, later than Ellicott's 1978 median. Its 69.9% detached-home share also differs from the town's 28.3%, so the home itself matters more than a townwide average.
Three system paths for Ellicott homes
A ducted heat pump fits a home with usable ducts and enough airflow for the selected equipment. It provides heating and cooling through the existing distribution system. Ellicott has 28.3% detached houses and 70.5% mobile homes, so duct condition needs inspection before choosing this path. We measure the home and check the ducts and electrical panel before installation.
Dual fuel fits a gas-heated home that has a furnace worth retaining. The heat pump handles heating and cooling, while the furnace remains for the coldest hours. Gas heats 1.2% of Ellicott homes, but 4.9% of homes in 80808 and 69.4% in El Paso County. This option suits the smaller local gas segment, rather than the town's much larger propane segment.
Ductless units suit homes without ducts, additions, condos, and rooms with difficult duct access. That makes them relevant to the 70.5% mobile-home share and the 1.2% multi-unit-building share in Ellicott. For a 1,500 square foot home, our estimate uses 3 indoor units. It budgets 500 sq ft of floor area per indoor unit and prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote.
Ellicott heat pump rebates
Our estimate tool shows the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount for every Colorado home and for any of the three system types. The discount is $1,000. It comes off the invoice. We file every rebate for the homeowner, so the available state discount is included in the project process rather than left for the homeowner to submit later.
For a ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home, total rebates are $1,000. The listed program is the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). A propane-heated home has total rebates of $1,000, with the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). An electric-heated home has total rebates of $1,000, with the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). The rebate total matches across those existing heating fuels here.
Dual fuel on a gas home has total rebates of $1,000, with the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). A ductless system replacing electric heat has $1,000, with the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). Ductless on a gas home has $1,000, with the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31. Xcel Energy rebates, Power Ahead Colorado rebates, and Efficiency Works rebates do not apply here.
Sizing a heat pump for Ellicott
We size each system to 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 unit loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, our sizing assumes a coefficient of performance of 2. These conditions require equipment selection based on design output, not nameplate size alone.
Consider a 2,000 square foot, two-story home with a gas furnace, built from 1960 to 1979. That construction period represents 62.8% of Ellicott homes. The design heat load is 3.2 tons, and the estimate calls for a 30 A breaker. This is a useful local example, but we still measure each home because ducts, panel capacity, and the building itself affect the final design.
Build era changes the load for the same 2,000 square foot, two-story gas home. A home built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons. The 1980 to 1999 example has 2.8 tons, while the 2000 to 2009 example has 2.4 tons. A home built in 2010 or later has 2.0 tons. Ellicott's older housing concentration makes this step especially important.
The 80808 ZIP code has 11.3% of homes built before 1960 and 11.2% built in 2010 or later. Ellicott as a whole has no homes reported before 1960, while 3.7% were built in 2010 or later. The ZIP code's 1992 median build year points to a different mix than the town's 1978 median. We inspect the actual home before finalizing equipment and electrical work.
Example heat pump prices in Ellicott
Our estimate tool places the 1960 to 1979 example home at $17,400 to $31,200 for a ducted heat pump before rebates. After rebates, the range is $16,400 to $30,200. The same home's dual-fuel range is $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $13,000 to $24,200 after rebates. These ranges apply to the 2,000 square foot, two-story gas example, not every Ellicott home.
For the 1,500 square foot ductless example, with electric heat and no ducts, the price range is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates. After rebates, it is $10,800 to $18,200. The example uses 3 indoor units. Ductless pricing changes with the number of indoor units, while the layout and electrical panel determine the final project design.
Newer construction changes the ducted and dual-fuel ranges. For the 1980 to 1999 example, ducted pricing is $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $14,100 to $26,900 after rebates. Dual fuel is $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $11,100 to $21,500 after rebates. We use home measurements, duct checks, and panel checks to turn an online estimate into an installation plan. Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days.
Ellicott in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott | 403 | 1978 | 0% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 9.7% | 76.4% |
| El Paso County | 296,753 | 1988 | 12.4% | 15.2% | 69.4% | 24.8% | 3.9% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80808 | Ellicott | 2,631 | 1992 | 4.9% | Other or not sure | Yes |
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
- Cimarron Hills17 miles away. 7,327 homes, median year built 1988.
- Fountain19 miles away. 10,899 homes, median year built 1998.
- Security-Widefield19 miles away. 13,770 homes, median year built 1982.
- Colorado Springs21 miles away. 207,078 homes, median year built 1986.
- El Paso CountyEvery ZIP code in the county.
Questions we hear
What heating fuel is most common in Ellicott?
Propane is the leading heating fuel in Ellicott, serving 76.4% of homes. Utility gas serves 1.2%, electricity serves 9.7%, and wood serves 6.5%. This differs from El Paso County, where 69.4% of homes use utility gas and 3.9% use propane. A heat pump can replace or supplement existing heating equipment based on the home's design.
How much is the Colorado heat pump discount in Ellicott?
The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount is $1,000 for every Colorado home and applies to any of the three system types. For the ducted propane example, total rebates are $1,000. The state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
What size heat pump does the Ellicott example home need?
The example is a 2,000 square foot, two-story gas-heated home built from 1960 to 1979. Its design heat load is 3.2 tons, with a 30 A breaker. Sizing uses 1°F, 70°F, and 5,300 ft. The elevation adjustment is 18% of air-source heat output.
What does a ducted heat pump cost for the example home?
For the 2,000 square foot, two-story example built from 1960 to 1979, a ducted heat pump costs $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates. The after-rebate range is $16,400 to $30,200. The comparison dual-fuel system costs $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $13,000 to $24,200 after rebates.
How does the 80808 ZIP code differ from Ellicott?
The 80808 ZIP code has 2,631 homes and a 1992 median build year. Ellicott has 403 occupied homes and a 1978 median build year. Propane heats 69.8% of 80808 homes, versus 76.4% in Ellicott. Detached houses account for 69.9% of the ZIP code, compared with 28.3% of town homes.