Installs in Kittredge
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Kittredge, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Kittredge address in about two minutes.
Heat pumps for Kittredge homes
Kittredge has 389 homes, and 364 are occupied. Census figures show a small, owner-focused housing stock, with 86.3% owner occupancy. That is above Jefferson County at 70.6% and Colorado at 66.3%. A heat pump replacement can be planned around the home's existing heating equipment, ducts, rooms, and electrical panel.
The typical Kittredge home was built in 1985 and has 5.4 rooms. Jefferson County's median home year is 1980, with 6.3 rooms, while Colorado's is 1987, with 5.7 rooms. Kittredge homes sit between the county and state in age, so the existing duct layout and building shell deserve a home-specific review.
Detached houses account for 79.2% of Kittredge homes, compared with 64.1% in Jefferson County and 61.8% statewide. Attached houses make up the other 20.8%. No Kittredge homes are in multi-unit buildings, while 26.1% of county homes and 26.9% of Colorado homes are. Most local projects start with a house-level choice between a ducted system, dual fuel, or ductless units.
Kittredge housing and nearby towns
Kittredge has 41.4% of homes built from 1980 to 1999. That is higher than Jefferson County's 30.1% and Colorado's 28.7%. These homes are a strong fit for a ducted heat pump or a dual-fuel system when existing ducts have the capacity for the new equipment.
Homes built before 1960 make up 22.9% of Kittredge, above Jefferson County's 13.7% and Colorado's 16.3%. Older homes are more likely to have no ducts or small ducts. A ductless system fits homes without ducts, and dual fuel keeps the existing gas furnace for the coldest hours when duct changes are not the right path.
Nearby housing differs sharply. Evergreen has 3,938 homes and a 1977 median build year. Genesee has 1,589 homes and a 1987 median build year. Idledale has 176 homes and a 1952 median build year. Indian Hills has 603 homes and a 1965 median build year. Older Idledale and Indian Hills homes call for closer duct and envelope checks than Genesee's newer stock.
Detached homes range from 82.1% in Genesee to 100% in Idledale and Indian Hills. Evergreen is 87.6% detached. Kittredge's 79.2% share is lower than each nearby town. Attached Kittredge homes still have no multi-unit building share, so ductless equipment can serve individual spaces where a shared building system is absent.
How Kittredge homes heat today
Utility gas heats 61% of Kittredge homes. Electricity heats 23.1%, wood heats 11.3%, and propane heats 4.7%. Gas use is below Jefferson County at 72.2% and Colorado at 66.7%. Each fuel group starts from a different heating setup, so the equipment choice and available rebates should match the home's current system.
Kittredge's electric heat share matches Jefferson County at 23.1% and sits below Colorado's 25.2%. A ductless heat pump is a direct fit for electric-heated homes without ducts, additions, and condos. It moves heat rather than burning fuel, and it also cools.
Wood heat is far more common in Kittredge at 11.3% than in Jefferson County at 0.6% or Colorado at 1.4%. This makes a measured load and room-by-room heating plan important. A heat pump needs enough output at the design temperature, rather than a selection based only on the equipment it replaces.
Gas heat ranges from 71.6% in Evergreen to 100% in Idledale. It is 73.6% in Genesee and 79.1% in Indian Hills. Kittredge's 61% is lower than all four nearby towns. For local gas-heated homes, a ducted heat pump replaces the central heating and cooling equipment, while dual fuel retains the gas furnace for the coldest hours.
Choosing a system for Kittredge
A ducted heat pump fits a Kittredge house with usable central ducts. It provides heating and cooling through the existing distribution system. With 41.4% of homes built from 1980 to 1999, Kittredge has a larger share of this housing group than the county and state. We measure the home, then check ducts and the electrical panel before installation.
Dual fuel fits a gas-heated house where the furnace should stay in place for the coldest hours. This is relevant to 61% of Kittredge homes, including houses with ducts that need a careful capacity check. It pairs a heat pump with the gas furnace instead of asking one system to cover every heating hour.
Ductless heat pumps fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. They are especially relevant for the 22.9% of Kittredge homes built before 1960, where older ductwork can be limited or absent. A ductless indoor unit in our estimate covers 500 sq ft. The estimate prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote.
For a 1,500 square foot home without ducts and with electric heat, the example uses 3 indoor units. Its price before rebates is $11,800 to $19,200, and the price after rebates is $9,300 to $16,700. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days. Most other installations take one day.
Sizing a heat pump in Kittredge
Our estimate tool sizes at 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using an elevation of 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, the estimate uses a coefficient of performance of 2. These conditions require equipment sized for Kittredge's design load, not a nameplate match to an old furnace.
The example is a 2,000 square foot, two-story, gas-heated home built from 1980 to 1999. Its design heat load is 2.8 tons, and its electrical requirement is 30 A. This age group represents 41.4% of Kittredge homes. The online estimate takes about two minutes, and a winter gas bill makes it more accurate.
For that example home, a ducted heat pump costs $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $12,600 to $25,400 after rebates. A dual-fuel system costs $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $9,600 to $20,000 after rebates. Our estimate tool provides these ranges for the specified home, rather than treating every house of the same size alike.
A 2,000 square foot, two-story, gas-heated home built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons. Its ducted range is $17,400 to $37,800 before rebates, while the dual-fuel range is $14,000 to $30,600. Since 22.9% of Kittredge homes predate 1960, construction era changes both sizing and the system conversation.
Rebates and ZIP codes in Kittredge
Our estimate tool shows $7,000 in total rebates for a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home. The total includes the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). Xcel Energy customers whose homes now heat with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane can use the Xcel Energy rebate on any of the three system types. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
For a 3-ton ducted heat pump in an electric-heated home, total rebates are $2,500. They include the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The gas-heated total is higher because it includes the Xcel Energy rebate. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home on any of the three systems, and it comes off the invoice.
A gas-heated home choosing dual fuel has $7,000 in total rebates, including the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). A gas-heated home choosing ductless has $7,000, including the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). Jefferson County homes also qualify for the Power Ahead Colorado rebate on all three system types.
ZIP code 80457, whose main town is Kittredge, has 197 homes and a 1975 median build year. It has 52.9% gas heat, 30.8% electric heat, 38.6% homes built before 1960, and 74.6% detached homes. ZIP code 80439, whose main town is Evergreen, has 11,137 homes, a 1980 median build year, and 59.8% gas heat.
The 80439 ZIP has 19.4% electric heat and 15% propane heat, compared with 30.8% electric heat and 0% propane in 80457. It also has 14.9% homes built before 1960, versus 38.6% in 80457. The Kittredge ZIP therefore has a larger older-home share and more electric heat, making duct condition and ductless options central to the equipment decision.
Kittredge in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kittredge | 389 | 1985 | 22.9% | 0% | 61% | 23.1% | 4.7% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80439 | Evergreen | 11,137 | 1980 | 59.8% | Other or not sure | Yes |
| 80457 | Kittredge | 197 | 1975 | 52.9% | 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 heat pump system fits a Kittredge home with ducts?
A ducted heat pump fits a home with usable central ducts and provides heating and cooling. Dual fuel fits a gas-heated home that keeps its furnace for the coldest hours. Utility gas heats 61% of Kittredge homes. We measure the home and check the ducts and electrical panel before installation.
What rebates apply to a gas-heated Kittredge home?
For a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home, our estimate tool shows $7,000 in total rebates. This 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 comes off the invoice. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
How is a Kittredge heat pump sized?
Sizing uses 1°F outdoors, 70°F indoors, and 5,300 ft elevation. An air-source unit loses 18% of heat output at that elevation. The 2,000 square foot, two-story, gas-heated example home built from 1980 to 1999 has a design load of 2.8 tons and uses 30 A.
What does a ductless heat pump cost for the example home?
For a 1,500 square foot home without ducts and with electric heat, the example uses 3 indoor units. The price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $9,300 to $16,700 after rebates. Each indoor unit in our estimate covers 500 sq ft. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days.
How do Kittredge ZIP codes differ for heat pump planning?
ZIP code 80457 has 38.6% of homes built before 1960 and 30.8% electric heat. ZIP code 80439 has 14.9% built before 1960 and 19.4% electric heat. The older Kittredge ZIP stock calls for close duct checks, while ductless equipment suits homes without ducts.