Installs in Gleneagle
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Gleneagle, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Gleneagle address in about two minutes.
Gleneagle homes and nearby housing
Census figures count 2,619 homes in Gleneagle, with 2,468 occupied. The median home was built in 1997 and has 8 rooms. That is newer and larger than El Paso County, where the median build year is 1988 and the median home has 6.2 rooms. It also differs from Colorado, where the median build year is 1987 and the median home has 5.7 rooms. A heat pump plan here should start with the house, its ducts, and its heat loss, rather than a statewide average.
Gleneagle has 60.5% of homes built from 1980 to 1999, and 31.9% built from 2000 to 2009. El Paso County has 31.1% from 1980 to 1999 and 17.5% from 2000 to 2009. This makes Gleneagle's housing stock more concentrated in these newer construction periods. The example home, a 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas-heated home built from 1980 to 1999, matches the largest local build group.
Nearby towns show a different mix. Monument's median build year is 2006, Woodmoor's is 1992, Palmer Lake's is 1988, and Air Force Academy's is 1967. Air Force Academy has 33.2% of homes built before 1960, compared with 0% in Gleneagle. Palmer Lake has 24.2% built before 1960. Older homes are more likely to need duct work reviewed closely or to fit ductless equipment in parts of the home.
Heating choices in Gleneagle homes
Utility gas heats 84.1% of Gleneagle homes. That exceeds El Paso County's 69.4% and Colorado's 66.7%. Electricity heats 13.8% of homes, below the county's 24.8% and the state's 25.2%. Gas furnace replacement is therefore the central heat pump decision for many local homeowners. A heat pump moves heat rather than burning fuel, and it also cools.
Gas heat is also common in nearby towns, although the shares vary. Palmer Lake is at 87.9% gas heat and Woodmoor is at 87.6%, both above Gleneagle's 84.1%. Monument is at 79.4%, while Air Force Academy is at 77.1%. These places also have electric heat shares from 9.7% in Woodmoor to 20.1% in Air Force Academy. The current heating equipment matters as much as the town average when choosing a replacement.
Gleneagle has 70.6% detached houses and 15.6% homes in multi-unit buildings. El Paso County has 67.1% detached houses and 22% in multi-unit buildings. This points to many detached homes where a ducted system or dual fuel can use existing central equipment. It also leaves a meaningful group of attached and multi-unit homes where space, ducts, and room-by-room needs deserve closer review.
Ducted, dual fuel, and ductless systems
A ducted heat pump fits a Gleneagle home with usable central ducts. It replaces the heating and cooling equipment with a system designed around the home's load. Since 60.5% of local homes were built from 1980 to 1999, duct condition and airflow remain part of a proper evaluation. We measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel before installation. Brands we install include Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier and Trane.
Dual fuel fits the large gas-heated share of Gleneagle housing. It keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours while the heat pump handles heating and cooling through the rest of its operating range. This is a direct fit for a home with a gas furnace and central ducts, such as the 2,000 square foot example home. It also retains a familiar furnace setup for households that want that equipment in place.
Ductless units fit homes without ducts, additions, condos, and rooms that need separate conditioning. Gleneagle has 13.7% attached houses and 15.6% homes in multi-unit buildings, compared with 7.9% attached houses and 22% multi-unit buildings in El Paso County. Ductless equipment gives these homes an option without building a full duct system. For the 1,500 square foot ductless example, our estimate tool uses 3 indoor units.
Sizing for Gleneagle cold and altitude
We size for 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 estimate uses a coefficient of performance of 2. These conditions are why equipment capacity cannot be chosen from square footage alone.
For the 2,000 square foot, 2 story, gas-heated example home built from 1980 to 1999, the design heat load is 2.8 tons. The example uses a 30 A breaker. A 2,000 square foot home built from 2000 to 2009 has a design load of 2.4 tons, while a home built before 1960 has 3.4 tons. The same floor area needs different equipment capacity when the construction period changes.
Gleneagle's build profile makes the example useful, but it does not replace a home measurement. Only 0.4% of homes were built from 1960 to 1979, and 0% were built before 1960. In contrast, 31.9% were built from 2000 to 2009 and 7.2% were built in 2010 or later. We check the panel, ducts, home layout, and heat load before selecting a system.
Example heat pump prices in Gleneagle
For the local example home, our estimate tool gives a ducted heat pump price of $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates. The price after rebates is $14,100 to $26,900. This example is for a 2,000 square foot, 2 story home with a gas furnace, built from 1980 to 1999. The final equipment choice follows the measured load, duct review, electrical review, and the home's cooling needs.
For the same example home, dual fuel is $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $11,100 to $21,500 after rebates. Dual fuel carries a lower listed range than the ducted heat pump example because it retains the gas furnace for the coldest hours. The choice is about the home's existing equipment and heating plan, not just the price range.
For the 1,500 square foot ductless example, 3 indoor units cost $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $10,800 to $18,200 after rebates. Our estimate tool prices 500 sq ft of floor area per ductless indoor unit, up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote. Most installations take 1 day. Jobs with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days. An online estimate takes about 2 minutes, and a winter gas bill makes it more accurate.
Gleneagle rebates and ZIP code details
The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and to any of the three systems. Its amount is $1,000. For a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home, total rebates are $1,000. That total consists of the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). The Colorado state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
The rebate total remains $1,000 for a home on electric heat and $1,000 for a propane home, for the stated 3-ton ducted heat pump example. A 3-ton dual-fuel system in a gas home has $1,000 in total rebates. The ductless 3-ton example has $1,000 when replacing electric heat and $1,000 in a gas home. These totals stack the same state discount across the listed local system examples.
ZIP code 80921 has 10,412 homes, a median build year of 2005, and 78.7% gas heat. It is newer than Gleneagle's median build year of 1997, and its gas share is below Gleneagle's 84.1%. The ZIP has 33.4% of homes built in 2010 or later, against 7.2% in Gleneagle. It also has 19.2% multi-unit buildings, above Gleneagle's 15.6%. ZIP-level housing therefore includes more newer homes and more multi-unit housing than the town figures.
Gleneagle in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleneagle | 2,619 | 1997 | 0% | 7.2% | 84.1% | 13.8% | 0% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80921 | Colorado Springs | 10,412 | 2005 | 78.7% | Colorado Springs Utilities | 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.
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Questions we hear
What heat pump system fits most Gleneagle gas-heated homes?
Utility gas heats 84.1% of Gleneagle homes. A ducted heat pump fits a home with usable central ducts. Dual fuel fits a gas-heated home that keeps its furnace for the coldest hours. For the 2,000 square foot, 2 story example home, dual fuel is $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $11,100 to $21,500 after rebates.
How is a Gleneagle heat pump sized?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using an elevation of 5,300 ft. An air-source unit loses 18% of output at that elevation. The 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas example built from 1980 to 1999 has a design heat load of 2.8 tons and uses a 30 A breaker.
What rebates apply to a Gleneagle heat pump?
The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and any of the three systems. The amount is $1,000. Total rebates for the 3-ton ducted gas example are $1,000. The Colorado discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
When does ductless equipment make sense in Gleneagle?
Ductless equipment suits homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Gleneagle has 13.7% attached houses and 15.6% homes in multi-unit buildings. For the 1,500 square foot ductless example, 3 indoor units cost $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $10,800 to $18,200 after rebates.
How does ZIP code 80921 differ from Gleneagle?
ZIP code 80921 has a median build year of 2005, compared with 1997 in Gleneagle. It has 33.4% of homes built in 2010 or later, versus 7.2% in Gleneagle. Its gas heat share is 78.7%, below Gleneagle's 84.1%, and its multi-unit building share is 19.2%, above 15.6%.