Installs in Fairmount
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Fairmount, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Fairmount address in about two minutes.
Fairmount homes favor whole-home planning
Census figures show 3,816 homes in Fairmount across 6.081 square miles. Of those homes, 3,792 are occupied. Owner occupancy is 91.3%, compared with 70.6% in Jefferson County and 66.3% across Colorado. This is a town of long-term homeowners making decisions about equipment that heats and cools the home they own.
Fairmount is strongly detached-house housing. Detached houses make up 97.9% of homes, versus 64.1% in Jefferson County and 61.8% statewide. Multiunit buildings account for 0.4% here, while the county has 26.1% and Colorado has 26.9%. A ducted or dual-fuel replacement therefore fits much of Fairmount's housing stock.
Fairmount has 7.8 median rooms, above Jefferson County's 6.3 and Colorado's 5.7. The town's median construction year is 1984, later than the county's 1980 and earlier than Colorado's 1987. We measure each home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before selecting equipment.
Fairmount homes differ from nearby towns
Fairmount's 97.9% detached-house share exceeds Arvada's 70.3%, Applewood's 72.3%, Golden's 48.9%, and Wheat Ridge's 51.6%. Its 0.4% multiunit share is also below Arvada's 22.7%, Applewood's 18.5%, Golden's 35.5%, and Wheat Ridge's 34.2%. Existing central systems deserve close attention in Fairmount's mostly stand-alone homes.
The median home year in Fairmount is 1984. That is later than Arvada's 1979, Applewood's 1970, and Wheat Ridge's 1964, while it is earlier than Golden's 1986. Homes built from 1960 to 1979 make up 38.7% of Fairmount housing. These homes need a duct review before a new central heat pump goes in.
Homes built before 1960 make up 9.3% of Fairmount, below Applewood's 18.4%, Golden's 15.3%, and Wheat Ridge's 43.4%. Homes built in 2010 or later make up 19.9%, above Arvada's 13.9%, Applewood's 6.6%, Golden's 10%, and Wheat Ridge's 5.8%. Newer Fairmount homes still need a room-by-room load calculation, rather than a size based on age alone.
Heating in Fairmount starts with gas
Utility gas heats 85% of Fairmount homes. That exceeds Jefferson County's 72.2%, Colorado's 66.7%, Arvada's 74.2%, Applewood's 73.5%, Golden's 71.4%, and Wheat Ridge's 70.1%. For homes with a gas furnace, dual fuel keeps that furnace for the coldest hours while the heat pump handles heating and cooling through much of the year.
Electricity heats 13.2% of Fairmount homes, below Jefferson County's 23.1% and Colorado's 25.2%. Propane heats 0.3%. A ductless heat pump suits homes with electric heat and no ducts, along with additions and condos. It moves heat rather than burning fuel, and it also provides cooling.
A ducted heat pump suits a Fairmount house with usable central ducts. Dual fuel fits a gas-heated home where the furnace and ductwork remain in place. Ductless equipment fits a home without ducts or a focused addition. Fairmount's 97.9% detached-house share means the existing layout, duct capacity, and panel condition decide among these systems.
Sizing Fairmount heat pumps for cold and altitude
Air-source units lose heat output at altitude and in deep cold, so we size for 1°F at 5,300 ft. Our settings account for 18% less output at that elevation. At the design temperature, the sizing assumption is 2 units of heat for each unit of electricity. This approach avoids choosing equipment from floor area alone.
Consider the example Fairmount home: 2,000 square feet, 2 stories, gas heat, and construction from 1960 to 1979. Our estimate tool puts its design heat load at 3.2 tons and its electrical requirement at 30 A. That construction period represents 38.7% of Fairmount homes, so it is a useful starting point, not a substitute for measuring the home.
Construction changes the load. A 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built before 1960 sizes at 3.4 tons, while a home built from 1980 to 1999 sizes at 2.8 tons. The same type of home built from 2000 to 2009 sizes at 2.4 tons, and one built in 2010 or later sizes at 2.0 tons. We check ducts and the panel before installation.
Example prices for Fairmount systems
For the example home, a ducted heat pump is $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates and $10,100 to $23,900 after rebates. These figures use the example's 3.2 tons design load, not a flat price for every Fairmount home. Ducted equipment replaces or works with a central air distribution system and provides cooling.
For that same gas-heated example, a dual-fuel system is $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,700 to $17,900 after rebates. Dual fuel retains the gas furnace for the coldest hours. It is a direct fit for Fairmount's 85% gas-heated housing, provided the furnace, ducts, and electrical panel pass inspection.
For a 1,500 square foot one-story 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 $7,600 to $15,000 after rebates. Our estimate tool uses one ductless indoor unit for each 500 sq ft, and prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote.
Fairmount heat pump rebates
Fairmount homes qualify for the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount on all three system types. The state discount comes off the invoice. Jefferson County is also included in the Power Ahead Colorado rebate. We file every rebate for the homeowner, so the available programs are part of the project planning from the start.
Xcel Energy supplies gas in Fairmount, and Xcel Energy is the electric utility identified for this place. For an Xcel Energy customer replacing gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane heat, the Xcel Energy rebate is $1,500 per ton of heating. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount is $1,000, and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate is $1,500.
For a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home, the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500) make up $7,000. For a home on electric heat, the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500) make up $4,700. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31. Our estimate tool keeps system size, current fuel, and rebates together for a more useful starting price.
Fairmount ZIP codes need different starting points
Fairmount's 80002 ZIP is centered on Arvada and has 9,960 homes. Its median home year is 1979, and 24.9% of homes were built before 1960. Detached houses make up 44.3%, while multiunit buildings make up 40.8%. A unit-by-unit duct and layout review matters more in this ZIP than a townwide detached-home average.
The 80403 ZIP is centered on Coal Creek and has 8,983 homes. Its median home year is 1992, later than 80002's 1979. Detached houses account for 86.1%, compared with 44.3% in 80002. Multiunit buildings are 7.2%, compared with 40.8% in 80002, making whole-home ducted and dual-fuel planning a stronger starting point there.
Gas heat is 65.4% in 80002 and 68.4% in 80403. Electric heat is 32.8% in 80002, against 15.2% in 80403. Propane is 1.2% in 80002 and 8.6% in 80403. Current heating fuel drives the rebate path, while the home's measured load drives equipment size. Most installations take one day, while several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days.
Fairmount in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount | 3,816 | 1984 | 9.3% | 19.9% | 85% | 13.2% | 0.3% |
| Jefferson County | 251,183 | 1980 | 13.7% | 9.1% | 72.2% | 23.1% | 2.4% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80002 | Arvada | 9,960 | 1979 | 65.4% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80403 | Coal Creek | 8,983 | 1992 | 68.4% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Jefferson County
- Ducted heat pump in Jefferson CountyPrices by home age and the Jefferson rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Jefferson CountyPrices by home age and the Jefferson rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Jefferson CountyPrices by home age and the Jefferson rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Jefferson County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Jefferson 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 most Fairmount homes?
Fairmount has 97.9% detached houses and 85% gas heat. A ducted heat pump fits homes with usable central ducts. Dual fuel fits gas-heated homes that keep their furnace for the coldest hours. Ductless equipment fits homes without ducts, additions, and condos. We inspect the ducts and electrical panel before choosing the system.
How is a Fairmount heat pump sized?
We size air-source equipment for 1°F at 5,300 ft. The sizing accounts for 18% lost output at that elevation and assumes 2 at the design temperature. The 2,000 square foot, 2-story example home built from 1960 to 1979 has a load of 3.2 tons. We measure the home rather than sizing from square footage alone.
What rebates apply to a gas-heated Fairmount home?
A gas-heated home can qualify for the Xcel Energy rebate, the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount, and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate. For a 3-ton ducted heat pump, the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500) make up $7,000. The Colorado state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
What does the example Fairmount installation cost?
For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas example built from 1960 to 1979, a ducted heat pump is $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates and $10,100 to $23,900 after rebates. A dual-fuel system is $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,700 to $17,900 after rebates. The design load for that example is 3.2 tons.
Why do 80002 and 80403 need different heat pump planning?
The 80002 ZIP has 40.8% multiunit buildings and 32.8% electric heat. The 80403 ZIP has 7.2% multiunit buildings and 15.2% electric heat. Detached houses are 44.3% in 80002 and 86.1% in 80403. These differences change the likely duct layout, heating fuel, and rebate starting point.