Installs in Firestone
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Firestone, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Firestone address in about two minutes.
Firestone homes favor newer ducted systems
Firestone has 6,094 homes, and 5,877 are occupied. Census figures show a median build year of 2007, later than Weld County's 2000 and Colorado's 1987. Homes here also have a median of 6.5 rooms, compared with 6.2 in the county and 5.7 statewide. Those larger, newer layouts call for a room-by-room look at airflow and heating load.
The town's construction is concentrated in recent decades. Homes built from 2000 to 2009 account for 51.4% of the stock, and 36.9% were built in 2010 or later. Weld County has 25.5% from 2000 to 2009 and 24% from 2010 or later. That difference points toward existing duct systems in a large share of Firestone houses.
Detached houses account for 73.5% of Firestone homes, close to Weld County's 73.1% and above Colorado's 61.8%. Owner occupancy is 80.3%, compared with 75.5% in the county. A ducted heat pump is a strong starting point for many owner occupied detached homes with usable central ducts.
Firestone differs from nearby towns
Firestone's median build year of 2007 matches Frederick's and is newer than Mead's 2003 and Longmont's 1990. Dacono has a median year of 2010. Firestone has 1.1% of homes built before 1960, below Frederick's 3%, Mead's 3.1%, Dacono's 2%, and Longmont's 10%. Newer construction shifts the starting point toward checking existing ducts before selecting equipment.
Gas heats 82.3% of Firestone homes. That share is below Frederick's 88.4% and Mead's 90.8%, but above Dacono's 79.7% and Longmont's 76.3%. Electricity heats 15.2% locally, compared with 10.8% in Frederick, 6.5% in Mead, 17.4% in Dacono, and 21% in Longmont. Current heating fuel shapes both the system choice and rebate total.
Multi-unit buildings make up 13.7% of Firestone homes. That is far above Frederick's 1.8%, Mead's 2.6%, and Dacono's 3.7%, though below Longmont's 27.9%. Ductless equipment suits condos and homes without ducts. For the 73.5% detached-house share, we first check if the home's ducts can carry a central heat pump.
Heat pumps for Firestone heating today
Utility gas is the current fuel in 82.3% of Firestone homes, versus 73.9% across Weld County and 66.7% statewide. A heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel, and it also cools. For a gas-heated house with ducts, a ducted heat pump replaces the central heating and cooling equipment path after we inspect the duct system.
Dual fuel fits many of the 82.3% of homes now using utility gas. It pairs a heat pump with the existing gas furnace for the coldest hours. This approach retains furnace heat while the heat pump handles heating through much of the season. It also fits a house where the furnace and ductwork remain in good condition.
Electric heat serves 15.2% of Firestone homes, while propane serves 1.1%. Ductless equipment is suited to homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Firestone's 13.7% multi-unit building share and 10.1% mobile home share mean a central ducted design is not the right starting point for every address. We measure the home before choosing the equipment layout.
Firestone heat pump rebates
Our estimate tool shows rebates from Xcel Energy, the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount, and Power Ahead Colorado for qualifying Firestone projects. The state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount is $1,000, and Power Ahead Colorado is $1,500.
For Xcel Energy customers now heating with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane, the Xcel Energy rebate is $1,500 per ton of heating. A 3-ton ducted heat pump for a gas-heated home has total rebates of $7,000. The programs in 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). The same total applies to the 3-ton dual-fuel gas example.
For Xcel Energy customers now using electric heat, the Xcel Energy rebate is $750 per ton of heating. The 3-ton ducted electric-heated example has total rebates of $4,700, from the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). Propane-heated homes have total 3-ton ducted rebates of $7,000. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
Sizing a Firestone heat pump
We size each system to 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, the estimate uses a coefficient of performance of 2. Those conditions make a load calculation more useful than picking equipment by floor area alone.
The example is a 2,000 square foot, 2-story home with a gas furnace, built from 2000 to 2009. Its design heat load is 2.4 tons, and its example electrical breaker is 30 A. That build period represents 51.4% of Firestone homes, so it provides a useful local reference, but every home still needs measurements of its shell, ducts, and panel.
Age changes the sizing result. The same 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons, while one built in 2010 or later has a design load of 2.0 tons. Firestone has 1.1% of homes built before 1960 and 36.9% built in 2010 or later. We measure the home, check ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation.
Firestone prices and ZIP code differences
For the example 2,000 square foot home built from 2000 to 2009, a ducted heat pump is $12,800 to $24,600 before rebates and $6,700 to $18,500 after rebates. A dual-fuel system is $10,200 to $19,800 before rebates and $4,100 to $13,700 after rebates. These are the example-home ranges from our estimate tool, based on the local design conditions and system type.
A 1,500 square foot ductless example uses 3 indoor units. Its price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $8,000 to $15,400 after rebates. The estimate uses one ductless indoor unit per 500 sq ft of floor area, up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote. Several ductless units can make the job take 2 or 3 days, while most installs take 1 day.
ZIP code 80504 has 23,359 homes and a median build year of 2003. ZIP code 80520 has 694 homes and a median build year of 1989. Gas heat is 82.3% in 80504 and 77.2% in 80520. Homes built before 1960 are 1.6% in 80504 and 8.9% in 80520, so 80520 calls for closer attention to insulation, ducts, and load calculations.
Choosing the right Firestone system
Firestone's 73.5% detached-house share and 51.4% share built from 2000 to 2009 make existing central ductwork a practical first item to inspect. A ducted system fits homes where those ducts distribute airflow well. The example home in that construction group has a load of 2.4 tons, rather than a standard size based only on its 2,000 square feet.
Dual fuel is a direct option for the 82.3% of Firestone homes heated by utility gas. Its example price before rebates is $10,200 to $19,800, compared with $12,800 to $24,600 for the ducted heat pump example. Both system paths receive the gas-heated 3-ton rebate total of $7,000 in the stated example. The retained furnace covers the coldest hours.
Ductless equipment fits the town's 13.7% multi-unit building share, plus additions and homes without ducts. For a 1,500 square foot ductless example, 3 indoor units are used at 500 sq ft per indoor unit. We install Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane equipment. A winter gas bill makes the online estimate more accurate, and the estimate takes about 2 minutes.
Firestone in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone | 6,094 | 2007 | 1.1% | 36.9% | 82.3% | 15.2% | 1.1% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80504 | Firestone | 23,359 | 2003 | 82.3% | Longmont Power & Communications | Yes |
| 80520 | Firestone | 694 | 1989 | 77.2% | 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
How do Firestone homes compare with Weld County homes?
Firestone homes have a median build year of 2007, compared with 2000 in Weld County. Utility gas heats 82.3% of Firestone homes and 73.9% of county homes. Detached houses are nearly the same share, at 73.5% in Firestone and 73.1% in the county. That makes a duct inspection a sensible first step for many local homes.
Which rebate total applies to a Firestone gas-heated home?
For a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home, total rebates are $7,000. The listed programs are the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The same total applies to the 3-ton dual-fuel gas example. We file every rebate, and the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount comes off the invoice.
What size heat pump does the Firestone example home need?
The example is a 2,000 square foot, 2-story home with a gas furnace, built from 2000 to 2009. Its design load is 2.4 tons. We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using 5,300 ft elevation. The example electrical breaker is 30 A.
What are the example prices for a Firestone heat pump?
For the 2,000 square foot example home, ducted heat pump pricing is $12,800 to $24,600 before rebates and $6,700 to $18,500 after rebates. Dual-fuel pricing is $10,200 to $19,800 before rebates and $4,100 to $13,700 after rebates. The home is built from 2000 to 2009 and has a gas furnace.
How do Firestone ZIP codes differ for heat pump planning?
ZIP code 80504 has 23,359 homes with a median build year of 2003. ZIP code 80520 has 694 homes with a median build year of 1989. Gas heat is 82.3% in 80504 and 77.2% in 80520. The older 80520 housing stock has 8.9% built before 1960, versus 1.6% in 80504.