Installs in Ken Caryl
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Ken Caryl, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Ken Caryl address in about two minutes.
Ken Caryl homes and nearby housing
Ken Caryl has 13,844 homes, and 13,655 are occupied. Census figures show a median build year of 1987 and a median of 6.9 rooms. Jefferson County homes are older, with a median build year of 1980 and 6.3 rooms. That difference points to many Ken Caryl homes with established duct systems, while each home still needs a duct inspection before equipment selection.
The town's housing stock is concentrated in the 1980 to 1999 period, at 56.5%. Jefferson County has 30.1% of homes from that period and 37.2% from 1960 to 1979. Ken Caryl has 1.3% of homes built before 1960, compared with 13.7% countywide. A typical town replacement therefore differs from an older Jefferson County retrofit, especially in duct condition and heat load.
Ken Caryl is 63.7% detached houses and 17.5% homes in multiunit buildings. Columbine is 79.1% detached and 10.4% multiunit, while Dakota Ridge is 81.3% detached and 13.8% multiunit. Littleton differs sharply at 49.4% detached and 39% multiunit. Bow Mar is 100% detached and 0% multiunit. Ken Caryl has a broader mix than Columbine, Dakota Ridge, and Bow Mar, so system layout should follow the building type rather than the town name.
How Ken Caryl homes heat today
Utility gas heats 80.8% of Ken Caryl homes. That exceeds Jefferson County's 72.2% and Colorado's 66.7%. Electricity heats 17.3% here, below the county's 23.1% and the state's 25.2%. Gas furnace replacements are the central heat pump path in Ken Caryl, and the existing furnace and ducts guide the choice between a full ducted system and dual fuel.
Columbine matches Ken Caryl at 80.8% gas heat. Dakota Ridge is lower at 75.3%, Littleton is 69.9%, and Bow Mar is higher at 87.9%. Electric heat ranges from 11.5% in Bow Mar to 27.7% in Littleton. These differences matter because a gas-heated home and an electric-heated home qualify for different Xcel Energy rebate amounts.
Propane heats 0.5% of Ken Caryl homes. That is lower than Jefferson County's 2.4% and Colorado's 4.9%. Heat pumps move heat instead of burning fuel, and they also cool the home. For gas, electric, or propane homes, we start by measuring the home, checking ducts, and checking the electrical panel.
Heat pump systems for Ken Caryl housing
A ducted heat pump fits many of Ken Caryl's 63.7% detached homes, especially homes with usable central ducts. The town's median build year is 1987, and 56.5% of homes were built from 1980 to 1999. Existing ducts need enough capacity and good layout for the selected heat pump. We inspect them before recommending a ducted replacement.
Dual fuel fits gas-heated homes that retain a gas furnace for the coldest hours. Since 80.8% of homes here use utility gas, this option suits a large part of the town's housing stock. It pairs a heat pump with the furnace rather than asking the heat pump to carry every cold-weather hour. This is also a direct fit for many established homes with central ducts.
Ductless units suit homes without ducts, additions, condos, and other multiunit homes. Ken Caryl has 18.6% attached houses and 17.5% homes in multiunit buildings. The share is below Jefferson County's 26.1% multiunit housing, but it is still substantial. Ductless systems give those homes heating and cooling without relying on undersized or missing ductwork.
Colorado has 26.9% homes in multiunit buildings, compared with 17.5% in Ken Caryl. The town has more attached houses than the state, at 18.6% versus 7.6%. That mix supports careful room-by-room planning for attached homes, condos, and additions.
Sizing heat pumps for Ken Caryl cold and altitude
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 settings use a coefficient of performance of 2. These inputs matter more than choosing equipment by floor area alone.
Our estimate tool models a 2,000 square foot, 2-story Ken Caryl gas-furnace home built from 1980 to 1999 at 2.8 tons. It also identifies a 30 A electrical breaker for that example. A home built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons, while a home built from 2000 to 2009 has 2.4 tons. The build period changes the load, even when the home size and story count match.
For ductless planning, our estimate tool assigns 500 sq ft of floor area per indoor unit. Its standard pricing reaches 5 indoor units before a custom quote. The 1,500 square foot ductless example uses 3 indoor units. We measure the actual home because room layout, ducts, panel capacity, and the design load determine the final equipment selection.
The example home's 2.8 tons design load falls between the 2.4 tons example for newer construction and the 3.2 tons example for homes built from 1960 to 1979. That range shows why a replacement needs a home-specific calculation, not a nameplate match to the old furnace.
Ken Caryl heat pump rebates and example prices
Our estimate tool shows $7,000 in combined rebates for a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home. 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). The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and comes off the invoice. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
For a home that now uses electric heat, the 3-ton ducted total is $4,700. The programs are the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The lower total reflects the Xcel Energy electric-heating rebate, $750 per ton of heating, instead of the gas or propane rebate, $1,500 per ton of heating. Power Ahead Colorado applies in Jefferson County on all three system types.
The 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas example built from 1980 to 1999 has a ducted price of $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $8,400 to $21,200 after rebates. Its dual-fuel price is $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. The 1,500 square foot ductless example costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,800 to $15,200 after rebates. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
A propane home has the same 3-ton ducted rebate total as the gas example, $7,000. The dual-fuel gas example also has $7,000 in combined rebates. The available stack depends on the home's current heating fuel and the selected system.
How Ken Caryl ZIP codes differ
ZIP code 80123 has 19,759 homes and a median build year of 1987. Gas heat reaches 73.8%, while electric heat reaches 24.5%. Detached homes account for 57.7%, and multiunit buildings account for 30.3%. Compared with Ken Caryl's 63.7% detached and 17.5% multiunit shares, this ZIP has more building types where ductless layouts deserve close attention.
ZIP code 80127 has 17,507 homes and a median build year of 1991. It has 79.3% gas heat, close to Ken Caryl's 80.8%, and 16.6% electric heat. Detached homes make up 79.1%, while multiunit buildings make up 14.7%. Its newer median age and detached-home share point toward evaluating existing ducted and dual-fuel equipment first.
ZIP code 80128 has 14,573 homes and a median build year of 1982. Gas heats 78.6% of homes, electricity heats 19.6%, and detached homes account for 67.9%. Its 15.1% multiunit share is below Ken Caryl's 17.5%. The ZIP codes differ in building form and heating fuel, so we use the home's construction, ductwork, and electrical panel rather than ZIP code alone. Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days.
Homes built before 1960 account for 4.7% in 80123, 1.6% in 80127, and 2.3% in 80128. Homes built in 2010 or later account for 4.3%, 5.7%, and 1.6%. These construction differences reinforce the need to size the equipment for the individual home.
Ken Caryl in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Caryl | 13,844 | 1987 | 1.3% | 3.3% | 80.8% | 17.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80123 | Columbine | 19,759 | 1987 | 73.8% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80127 | Dakota Ridge | 17,507 | 1991 | 79.3% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80128 | Columbine | 14,573 | 1982 | 78.6% | 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
What type of heat pump fits a Ken Caryl gas furnace home?
Ken Caryl has 80.8% utility gas heat, above Jefferson County's 72.2%. A ducted heat pump fits homes with suitable central ducts. Dual fuel keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours. For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas example built from 1980 to 1999, the design load is 2.8 tons. We check the ducts and electrical panel before selecting either system.
How are heat pumps sized in Ken Caryl?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using 5,300 ft in our calculation. An air-source unit loses 18% of heat output at that elevation. The 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas example from 1980 to 1999 sizes at 2.8 tons, with a 30 A breaker. A pre-1960 example of the same size has a 3.4 tons design load.
What rebates apply to a Ken Caryl gas-heated home?
For a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home, the combined rebates total $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 applies to every Colorado home and comes off the invoice. Power Ahead Colorado applies in Jefferson County. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
How do ZIP codes 80123, 80127, and 80128 affect system choice?
ZIP code 80123 has 30.3% multiunit buildings, compared with 14.7% in 80127 and 15.1% in 80128. Ductless systems fit condos, additions, and homes without ducts. ZIP code 80127 has 79.3% gas heat, while 80123 has 73.8% and 80128 has 78.6%. We use the home's ducts, layout, and panel, not the ZIP code by itself.
What does a Ken Caryl heat pump cost for the example home?
For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built from 1980 to 1999, a ducted heat pump costs $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $8,400 to $21,200 after rebates. A dual-fuel system costs $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. The online estimate takes about two minutes, and a winter gas bill makes it more accurate.