Installs in Gunbarrel
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Gunbarrel, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Gunbarrel address in about two minutes.
Gunbarrel homes and nearby housing
Census figures count 4,897 homes in Gunbarrel across 6.246 square miles. Of those homes, 4,800 are occupied. The town's median home was built in 1979 and has 5.9 rooms. Boulder County is newer, with a 1986 median build year, while Colorado's median is 1987. That points to a large stock of homes where duct condition and room by room heating needs deserve a close look before choosing equipment.
Gunbarrel's largest construction group is homes built from 1960 to 1979, at 53.5 percent. Another 36.4 percent were built from 1980 to 1999. Boulder County has 29 percent of homes in the 1960 to 1979 group and 33.4 percent from 1980 to 1999. Older ducts or no ducts at all are more common in this housing stock, so we inspect the distribution system before recommending a ducted heat pump.
The town has 40.4 percent of homes in multi-unit buildings, compared with 30.7 percent in Boulder County and 26.9 percent statewide. Boulder has 50.8 percent in multi-unit buildings, while Lafayette has 22.5 percent and Niwot has 14.3 percent. Gunbarrel's 48.7 percent detached-home share also trails Niwot's 78.2 percent. Ductless systems fit condos, attached homes, and additions, while a ducted or dual-fuel system fits many detached houses with usable ducts.
How Gunbarrel homes heat today
Utility gas heats 79.3 percent of Gunbarrel homes. That is higher than Boulder County's 69.9 percent, Colorado's 66.7 percent, Boulder's 62.5 percent, and Lafayette's 73.4 percent. Xcel Energy supplies gas here. A ducted heat pump replaces a gas furnace where ducts work well. A dual-fuel system keeps that furnace for the coldest hours.
Electricity heats 16.9 percent of Gunbarrel homes. The share is lower than Boulder County's 24.3 percent and Boulder's 33.6 percent, but close to Niwot's 15.9 percent. For homes already using electric heat, a ductless heat pump is a strong fit where there are no ducts. It provides heating and cooling from indoor units placed in the rooms that need them.
Propane heats 1.6 percent of Gunbarrel homes, compared with 3.1 percent in Boulder County. Solar is the main heating source in 1.4 percent of local homes, versus 0.7 percent countywide. The home's current fuel affects rebate eligibility. It also shapes the starting point for a heat pump plan, but the home's heat load and duct layout determine the equipment selection.
Heat pump choices for Gunbarrel homes
A ducted heat pump fits homes with a sound forced-air duct system. Gunbarrel has 48.7 percent detached houses and 11 percent attached houses, a meaningful share of homes where central equipment deserves evaluation. Heat pumps move heat instead of burning fuel, and they cool the home too. We measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation.
Dual fuel fits gas-heated homes that want to retain a furnace for the coldest hours. Since 79.3 percent of Gunbarrel homes use utility gas, this option directly matches much of the town's existing heating equipment. It uses the heat pump through much of the heating season and keeps the gas furnace available when conditions call for it. This approach also uses the existing duct system.
Ductless heat pumps suit homes without ducts, additions, condos, and smaller zones. Gunbarrel has 12.3 percent of homes in buildings with 2 to 9 units and 28.1 percent in buildings with 10 or more units. Those shares support a room-focused approach. For the 1,500 square foot ductless example, our estimate tool prices 3 indoor units. Each indoor unit in the estimate covers 500 sq ft.
Sizing heat pumps for Gunbarrel conditions
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, our equipment setting uses a coefficient of performance of 2. These conditions are why square footage alone does not choose a heat pump size.
The example is a 2,000 square foot, 2-story home with a gas furnace, built from 1960 to 1979. Its design heat load is 3.2 tons. That construction group represents 53.5 percent of Gunbarrel homes, so it is the clearest local example. A similar home built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons, while a home from 1980 to 1999 has 2.8 tons.
Newer construction changes the load. The same example home built from 2000 to 2009 has 2.4 tons, and one built in 2010 or later has 2.0 tons. Only 3.3 percent of Gunbarrel homes were built from 2000 to 2009, and 5.5 percent were built in 2010 or later. We verify insulation, windows, ducts, and panel capacity instead of selecting equipment from the build year alone. The example needs a 30 A breaker.
Gunbarrel heat pump prices and rebates
For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas-heated example built from 1960 to 1979, ducted heat pump pricing before rebates is $17,400 to $31,200. The estimate after applicable rebates is $10,100 to $23,900. A dual-fuel system for that same example is $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,700 to $17,900 after rebates. Our estimate tool provides these price, size, and rebate ranges for the stated home details.
The 1,500 square foot, one-story ductless example has electric heat and no ducts. With 3 indoor units, its price before rebates is $11,800 to $19,200 and its price after rebates is $7,600 to $15,000. The ductless layout suits Gunbarrel's 40.4 percent multi-unit housing share, especially where a central duct system is absent or too small for a full-home ducted system.
A gas-heated home using a 3-ton ducted heat pump has total listed rebates of $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). For a home on electric heat, the listed total is $4,700, including the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home on all three system types, and it comes off the invoice.
The Xcel Energy rebate applies to customers with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane heat on any of the three systems. Its amount is $1,500 per ton of heating. Xcel customers using electric heat have a rebate of $750 per ton of heating. Power Ahead Colorado offers $1,500 in Boulder County on all three systems. Income-qualified Boulder County households under the program limit have access to 50% of the price (up to $2,000). We file every rebate for the homeowner.
Gunbarrel ZIP code housing differences
Gunbarrel ZIP codes include 80301 and 80503, but their housing patterns differ. In 80301, the median home was built in 1985, utility gas heats 68.2 percent of homes, and 50 percent are in multi-unit buildings. That multi-unit share is above Gunbarrel's 40.4 percent. Ductless equipment deserves close consideration for condos and attached homes in this ZIP code.
In 80503, the median build year is 1993 and utility gas heats 73.4 percent of homes. Detached houses make up 67.7 percent of its housing, compared with 34.3 percent in 80301. Multi-unit buildings account for 25 percent in 80503, below 80301's 50 percent. Existing ducts in detached homes make ducted and dual-fuel options important to evaluate there.
Electric heat is used by 28.5 percent of homes in 80301 and 21.7 percent in 80503. Homes built in 2010 or later make up 14.8 percent in 80301 and 14.3 percent in 80503. ZIP code data guides the first conversation, but each home needs measurement. Our online estimate takes about two minutes, and a winter gas bill makes it more accurate. Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days.
Gunbarrel in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunbarrel | 4,897 | 1979 | 1.2% | 5.5% | 79.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Boulder County | 142,809 | 1986 | 12.5% | 12.6% | 69.9% | 24.3% | 3.1% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80301 | Boulder | 12,644 | 1985 | 68.2% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80503 | Longmont | 15,508 | 1993 | 73.4% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Boulder County
- Ducted heat pump in Boulder CountyPrices by home age and the Boulder rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Boulder CountyPrices by home age and the Boulder rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Boulder CountyPrices by home age and the Boulder rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Boulder County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Boulder 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 Gunbarrel home with a gas furnace?
Utility gas heats 79.3 percent of Gunbarrel homes. A ducted heat pump fits a home with usable central ducts. Dual fuel fits a gas-heated home that wants to keep its furnace for the coldest hours. For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story example built from 1960 to 1979, the design load is 3.2 tons.
How are heat pumps sized in Gunbarrel?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our sizing uses 5,300 ft, where an air-source heat pump loses 18% of output. The 2,000 square foot, 2-story example from 1960 to 1979 needs 3.2 tons. We also measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel.
What rebates apply to a gas-heated Gunbarrel home?
A gas-heated home with a 3-ton ducted heat pump has listed rebates totaling $7,000. The stack is the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount comes off the invoice. Boulder County households under the program income limit can also qualify for 50% of the price (up to $2,000). We file every rebate for the homeowner.
What does a ductless heat pump cost for the local example?
The ductless example is a 1,500 square foot, one-story home with electric heat and no ducts. It uses 3 indoor units. The price before rebates is $11,800 to $19,200, and the price after rebates is $7,600 to $15,000. Ductless systems fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos.
Why do 80301 and 80503 need different heat pump plans?
Housing differs between the ZIP codes. In 80301, 50 percent of homes are in multi-unit buildings and 28.5 percent use electric heat. In 80503, 67.7 percent are detached houses and 73.4 percent use gas heat. Those differences make ductless systems a closer fit for many 80301 homes, while ducted and dual-fuel options deserve review in 80503.