Ducted heat pump installs in Jefferson County
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Jefferson County, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for an address in Jefferson County in about two minutes.
Ducted heat pumps in Jefferson County homes
Jefferson County has 251,183 homes, and 240,031 are occupied. Census figures show a 1980 median build year, 6.3 median rooms, and 70.6% owner occupancy. A ducted heat pump fits a home with usable forced-air ducts. It moves heat rather than burning fuel, and it also cools the home.
Gas heat serves 72.2% of county homes, compared with 66.7% across Colorado. Electricity serves 23.1%, compared with 25.2% statewide. That large gas-heated group makes ducted replacement a strong fit where the existing furnace ducts are properly sized. We measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel before installation.
Jefferson County covers 764.383 square miles, with Golden as its county seat. Housing ranges from older close-in homes to detached homes in smaller towns. Existing ducts, the current heat source, electrical capacity, and the measured heat load decide if a ducted system fits.
Which Jefferson County homes suit a ducted system
Detached houses account for 64.1% of county homes, above Colorado's 61.8%. They are the clearest ducted heat pump candidates when they have central ducts. Multi-unit buildings make up 26.1% locally, close to Colorado's 26.9%. Condos and homes without ducts suit ductless equipment better.
Homes built from 1960 to 1979 make up 37.2% of the county, versus 24.3% statewide. Another 13.7% were built before 1960. Older homes are more likely to have small ducts or no ducts, so duct inspection decides whether a ducted system fits. Homes built from 1980 to 1999 account for 30.1%, and the 1980 county median build year points to many central heating replacements.
Homes built from 2000 to 2009 account for 9.8% of county housing, while 9.1% were built in 2010 or later. These homes still need accurate sizing when equipment is replaced. We do not select capacity from floor area alone.
Ducted heat pumps by town in Jefferson County
Lakewood has 73,000 homes, a 1977 median build year, 70.9% gas heat, and 41.1% multi-unit buildings. Ducted systems fit its detached homes with sound ducts, while its larger multi-unit share needs unit-by-unit review. Arvada has 51,655 homes, 74.2% gas heat, and 70.3% detached homes. Its 1979 median build year makes duct capacity a key check.
Golden has 8,108 homes, 71.4% gas heat, and 35.5% multi-unit buildings. Wheat Ridge has 15,805 homes, a 1964 median build year, and 43.4% built before 1960. Edgewater has 2,466 homes, a 1959 median build year, and 53.2% built before 1960. These older-home figures make duct inspection important before choosing a central system.
Applewood has 3,537 homes, 73.5% gas heat, and 72.3% detached homes. Columbine has 9,849 homes, 80.8% gas heat, and 79.1% detached homes. Dakota Ridge has 13,488 homes, 75.3% gas heat, and 81.3% detached homes. Ken Caryl has 13,844 homes, 80.8% gas heat, and 63.7% detached homes. These town figures point toward many furnace-and-duct replacements.
East Pleasant View has 108 homes and 46.3% electric heat. West Pleasant View has 1,817 homes with 39.6% electric heat. A ducted heat pump fits either town when central ducts are in place and can carry the required airflow. Homes without ducts need a different system layout.
Mountain and smaller-town ducted choices
Evergreen has 3,938 homes, 87.6% detached homes, and 5.4% propane heat. Coal Creek has 1,360 homes, 96.3% detached homes, and 25.3% propane heat. Fairmount has 3,816 homes, 85% gas heat, and 97.9% detached homes. Genesee has 1,589 homes, 82.1% detached homes, and 73.6% gas heat. Existing ducts and the home's measured heat load determine the ducted choice in each town.
Aspen Park has 295 homes, 100% detached homes, and 14.1% propane heat. Brook Forest has 344 homes and 100% detached homes. Idledale has 176 homes, 100% gas heat, and 78.4% built before 1960. Indian Hills has 603 homes, 79.1% gas heat, and 42.6% built before 1960. These figures combine detached housing with a substantial number of older homes.
Kittredge has 389 homes, 61% gas heat, and 79.2% detached homes. Lakeside has 12 homes, Morrison has 137, and Mountain View has 228. Morrison has 78.8% of homes built before 1960, while Mountain View has 88.6%. In these towns, the age of the home and condition of its ducts matter before selecting central equipment.
Ducted heat pump prices by home age
Our estimate tool prices a 2,000 sq ft, 2-story gas-heated home built before 1960 at $17,400 to $37,800 before rebates. Its design load is 3.4 tons. For a home built from 1960 to 1979, the price is $17,400 to $31,200, with a 3.2 tons design load. The county's 13.7% pre-1960 share and 37.2% share from 1960 to 1979 make both ranges relevant here.
For a home built from 1980 to 1999, the ducted range is $15,100 to $27,900 and the design load is 2.8 tons. For homes built from 2000 to 2009, it is $12,800 to $24,600 at 2.4 tons. Homes built 2010 or later price at $12,800 to $21,300 and size at 2.0 tons. Newer construction in Jefferson County accounts for 9.8% from 2000 to 2009 and 9.1% from 2010 or later.
By equipment capacity, a 2-ton ducted system prices at $12,800 to $18,000. A 3-ton system prices at $17,400 to $24,600. A 4-ton system prices at $22,100 to $31,200, and a 5-ton system prices at $26,800 to $37,800. These ranges do not replace a load calculation. The right capacity depends on the home, ducts, elevation, and design temperature.
A ducted price includes the outdoor unit, variable-speed air handler with backup heat, line set, standard 240V circuit, thermostat, permit, and removal of old equipment. Most installations take one day. Brands we install include Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier and Trane.
Sizing a ducted heat pump for Jefferson County
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using 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 make a measured load more useful than matching the old furnace nameplate.
A winter gas bill makes the online estimate more accurate, and the estimate takes about 2 minutes. The example 2,000 sq ft, 2-story home with a gas furnace has a 3.2 tons design load and a 30 A breaker. A correct ducted choice accounts for insulation, ducts, panel capacity, elevation, and design temperature.
The example home was built from 1960 to 1979, the largest build-year group in Jefferson County at 37.2%. Its ducted heat pump price is $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates and $10,100 to $23,900 after rebates. An in-home review confirms the measured load and checks that existing ducts can carry the needed airflow.
Rebates and other heat pump choices
For Xcel Energy customers replacing a 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 for every Colorado home. Power Ahead Colorado offers $1,500 in Jefferson County. For a 3-ton ducted system in a gas-heated home, total rebates are $7,000. The state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
Xcel Energy customers replacing electric heat receive $750 per ton of heating. A 3-ton ducted system in an electric-heated home has $4,700 in total rebates. Jefferson County has 23.1% electric-heated homes, so the electric rebate path matters for many homeowners. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
A ducted heat pump uses existing central ducts and also cools. Dual fuel keeps a gas furnace for the coldest hours. At 3 tons, dual fuel prices at $14,000 to $19,800, while ducted prices at $17,400 to $24,600. Ductless equipment suits homes without ducts, additions, and condos. It uses indoor units instead of central ductwork.
Ductless prices by indoor-unit count are $5,800 to $9,400 for 1 unit, $8,800 to $14,300 for 2 units, $11,800 to $19,200 for 3 units, $14,800 to $24,100 for 4 units, and $17,800 to $28,900 for 5 units. Our estimate tool uses 500 sq ft as the floor-area guide for each ductless indoor unit. The ductless example uses 3 indoor units and prices at $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates or $7,600 to $15,000 after rebates.
Jefferson County towns
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | 73,000 | 1977 | 16.6% | 10% | 70.9% | 25.7% | 1.2% |
| Arvada | 51,655 | 1979 | 11.5% | 13.9% | 74.2% | 24.1% | 0.9% |
| Golden | 8,108 | 1986 | 15.3% | 10% | 71.4% | 24.4% | 1% |
| Wheat Ridge | 15,805 | 1964 | 43.4% | 5.8% | 70.1% | 25% | 1.4% |
| Applewood | 3,537 | 1970 | 18.4% | 6.6% | 73.5% | 24.7% | 0.3% |
| Aspen Park | 295 | 1977 | 21.4% | 0% | 65.7% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
| Brook Forest | 344 | 1986 | 0% | 0% | 77.6% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Coal Creek | 1,360 | 1982 | 18.5% | 3.8% | 33.9% | 16.2% | 25.3% |
| Columbine | 9,849 | 1976 | 2.3% | 1.1% | 80.8% | 18% | 0.7% |
| Dakota Ridge | 13,488 | 1988 | 1.2% | 6.4% | 75.3% | 22.2% | 1.4% |
| East Pleasant View | 108 | 1968 | 36.1% | 21.3% | 36.1% | 46.3% | 17.6% |
| Edgewater | 2,466 | 1959 | 53.2% | 0.1% | 60.4% | 33.2% | 3.7% |
| Evergreen | 3,938 | 1977 | 19.1% | 3.8% | 71.6% | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Fairmount | 3,816 | 1984 | 9.3% | 19.9% | 85% | 13.2% | 0.3% |
| Genesee | 1,589 | 1987 | 3% | 2% | 73.6% | 19% | 5.6% |
| Idledale | 176 | 1952 | 78.4% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Indian Hills | 603 | 1965 | 42.6% | 0% | 79.1% | 12.4% | 4% |
| Ken Caryl | 13,844 | 1987 | 1.3% | 3.3% | 80.8% | 17.3% | 0.5% |
| Kittredge | 389 | 1985 | 22.9% | 0% | 61% | 23.1% | 4.7% |
| Lakeside | 12 | 1978 | 25% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Morrison | 137 | 1947 | 78.8% | 0.7% | 91.8% | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Mountain View | 228 | 1938 | 88.6% | 2.2% | 86% | 13.2% | 0% |
| West Pleasant View | 1,817 | 1975 | 24.2% | 4.4% | 55.7% | 39.6% | 4.7% |
- Heat pumps in Lakewood73,000 homes, median year built 1977.
- Heat pumps in Arvada51,655 homes, median year built 1979.
- Heat pumps in Golden8,108 homes, median year built 1986.
- Heat pumps in Wheat Ridge15,805 homes, median year built 1964.
- Heat pumps in Applewood3,537 homes, median year built 1970.
- Heat pumps in Brook Forest344 homes, median year built 1986.
- Heat pumps in Coal Creek1,360 homes, median year built 1982.
- Heat pumps in Columbine9,849 homes, median year built 1976.
- Heat pumps in Dakota Ridge13,488 homes, median year built 1988.
- Heat pumps in Edgewater2,466 homes, median year built 1959.
- Heat pumps in Evergreen3,938 homes, median year built 1977.
- Heat pumps in Fairmount3,816 homes, median year built 1984.
- Heat pumps in Genesee1,589 homes, median year built 1987.
- Heat pumps in Indian Hills603 homes, median year built 1965.
- Heat pumps in Ken Caryl13,844 homes, median year built 1987.
- Heat pumps in Kittredge389 homes, median year built 1985.
- Heat pumps in West Pleasant View1,817 homes, median year built 1975.
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Questions we hear
What makes a Jefferson County home a fit for a ducted heat pump?
A home with usable forced-air ducts is a strong fit. Jefferson County has 64.1% detached houses and 72.2% gas-heated homes, so many homes already have a furnace and duct system. We measure the home, inspect the ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation. Homes built before 1960 need extra duct review.
How much does a ducted heat pump cost in Jefferson County?
Our estimate tool prices a 2-ton ducted system at $12,800 to $18,000, a 3-ton system at $17,400 to $24,600, a 4-ton system at $22,100 to $31,200, and a 5-ton system at $26,800 to $37,800. Price includes the outdoor unit, variable-speed air handler with backup heat, line set, standard 240V circuit, thermostat, permit, and old equipment removal.
What rebates apply to a ducted heat pump here?
Gas, gas boiler, and propane replacements for Xcel Energy customers qualify for $1,500 per ton of heating. Electric-heated homes with Xcel Energy qualify for $750 per ton of heating. Every Colorado home qualifies for the $1,000 State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount. Jefferson County also qualifies for $1,500 from Power Ahead Colorado. We file every rebate, and the state discount comes off the invoice.
How do you size a ducted heat pump in Jefferson County?
We size each system to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors at 5,300 ft. Air-source equipment loses 18% of heat output at that elevation. The example 2,000 sq ft, 2-story gas-heated home has a 3.2 tons design load. A winter gas bill makes the online estimate more accurate, and the estimate takes about 2 minutes.
How does ducted compare with dual fuel and ductless?
A ducted heat pump uses existing central ducts and also cools. Dual fuel keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours. At 3 tons, dual fuel prices at $14,000 to $19,800, while ducted prices at $17,400 to $24,600. Ductless systems fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. A 3-unit ductless system prices at $11,800 to $19,200.