Installs in Lakewood
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Lakewood, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Lakewood address in about two minutes.
Lakewood homes and nearby housing patterns
Lakewood has 73,000 homes across 43.458 square miles, with 69,296 occupied homes. Census figures put the median home year at 1977. That is earlier than Jefferson County's median year of 1980 and Colorado's 1987. The local housing stock needs careful review of its existing heating equipment, ducts, and electrical panel before a heat pump is selected.
Homes built from 1960 to 1979 make up 40.2% of Lakewood housing. That share is higher than Jefferson County's 37.2% and far above Colorado's 24.3%. Another 16.6% of Lakewood homes were built before 1960. Older homes are more likely to lack ducts or have small ducts, so central equipment needs a duct review and ductless equipment deserves consideration.
Lakewood differs from nearby towns in age and housing form. Applewood has a median home year of 1970, West Pleasant View has 1975, and Wheat Ridge has 1964. East Pleasant View has 36.1% of homes built before 1960, compared with 16.6% in Lakewood. Those older nearby homes can need different capacity and distribution plans than newer construction.
Lakewood has 46.6% detached houses and 41.1% of homes in multifamily buildings. Jefferson County has 64.1% detached houses and 26.1% in multifamily buildings. Lakewood therefore has fewer detached homes and a much larger share of homes where individual units, condo layouts, and limited duct access affect the equipment choice.
How Lakewood homes heat today
Utility gas heats 70.9% of Lakewood homes. Electricity heats 25.7%, and propane heats 1.2%. Lakewood's gas share is close to Jefferson County's 72.2% and above Colorado's 66.7%. A heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel, and it provides cooling as well as heating.
Electric heat has a larger role in some nearby towns. East Pleasant View has 46.3% electric heat, compared with 25.7% in Lakewood. West Pleasant View has 39.6% electric heat. Applewood has 24.7% electric heat, close to Lakewood, while Wheat Ridge has 25%. Existing heating fuel affects the available rebate stack and whether retaining a furnace makes sense.
Gas heat remains the leading source in Applewood at 73.5% and Wheat Ridge at 70.1%. Lakewood's 70.9% gas share falls between them. A gas-heated house with usable ducts can use a ducted heat pump or a dual-fuel system. A home with electric heat and no ducts can use ductless indoor units.
Multifamily housing also shapes the heating decision. Buildings with 10 or more units account for 26.5% of Lakewood homes, compared with 16.9% in Jefferson County. A system should match the individual home, its present heat source, its ducts, and the space available for indoor and outdoor equipment.
Heat pump choices for Lakewood homes
A ducted heat pump fits a Lakewood home with usable central ducts. It is a strong fit for many of the 46.6% of local homes that are detached houses. We measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel before installation. That review shows whether the existing duct system can carry the designed heating output.
Dual fuel keeps a gas furnace for the coldest hours and adds a heat pump for heating and cooling. This choice fits many gas-heated Lakewood homes because utility gas serves 70.9% of the town's housing. It works where a furnace and duct system are in place and support the design. The furnace remains part of the heating plan at the coldest conditions.
Ductless heat pumps suit homes without ducts, additions, condos, and other individual spaces. They are relevant in Lakewood because 41.1% of homes are in multifamily buildings. For a 1,500 square foot ductless example, our estimate tool uses 3 indoor units. It uses 500 sq ft of floor area per indoor unit.
Ductless systems also fit homes where small ducts cannot support central heating equipment. ZIP code 80227 has 41.3% of homes in multifamily buildings, while 80226 has 40.6%. These housing patterns increase the need to assess each home's layout instead of relying on a townwide system type.
Sizing heat pumps for Lakewood conditions
We size an air-source heat pump to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. 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, the estimate uses a coefficient of performance of 2. Square footage is only part of the sizing decision.
For the example home, a 2,000 square foot, 2-story Lakewood house with a gas furnace built from 1960 to 1979, the design load is 3.2 tons. This construction period covers 40.2% of Lakewood homes. The estimate calls for a 30 A breaker. We verify the electrical panel and the ducts before installation.
Construction age changes the heating load. The same 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons. A home built from 1980 to 1999 has 2.8 tons. A home built in 2010 or later has 2.0 tons. Lakewood has 26.4% of homes from 1980 to 1999 and 10% built in 2010 or later.
The difference between these loads shows why equipment should be sized to the home, not selected from floor area alone. Lakewood's median home year is 1977, while the county median is 1980. The local stock includes 16.6% built before 1960, 40.2% from 1960 to 1979, and 26.4% from 1980 to 1999.
Lakewood rebates and example prices
Our estimate tool shows $7,000 in total rebates for a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home. the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500) make up that total. Lakewood is in Jefferson County, so the Power Ahead Colorado rebate applies to homes there on any of the 3 system types. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
For a home now heated with electricity, the 3-ton ducted rebate total is $4,700. the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500) make up that stack. The gas-heated total is $7,000, so the available stack differs by the home's current heating source. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home on any of the 3 system types and comes off the invoice.
For the example 2,000 square foot home built from 1960 to 1979, a ducted heat pump costs $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates and $10,100 to $23,900 after rebates. A dual-fuel system costs $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,700 to $17,900 after rebates. The example home's 3.2 tons load guides the equipment selection.
A 1,500 square foot ductless example costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,600 to $15,000 after rebates. It uses 3 indoor units. For a gas-heated ductless home, the total rebate amount is $7,000. For ductless equipment replacing electric heat, the total is $4,700.
How Lakewood ZIP codes differ
ZIP code 80215 has 9,156 homes and a median build year of 1968. Homes built before 1960 account for 31.5%, nearly twice Lakewood's 16.6%. It has 51.4% detached homes and 37.7% in multifamily buildings. A duct and electrical review is important in this older housing stock before selecting a ducted heat pump.
ZIP code 80226 has 14,742 homes, with a median build year of 1972. Utility gas heats 75.6% of homes, above Lakewood's 70.9%, while electricity heats 20.3%. Multifamily buildings account for 40.6% of the ZIP code's homes. Ducted and dual-fuel systems fit homes with central equipment, while ductless systems fit homes without usable ducts.
ZIP code 80227 has 16,509 homes and a median build year of 1982. It has 41.3% of homes in multifamily buildings, the highest share among these Lakewood ZIP codes. Gas heat serves 70% and electric heat serves 26.3%. Individual-unit layouts make ductless equipment relevant alongside ducted systems where central ducts are available.
ZIP code 80228 has 15,921 homes and also has a median build year of 1982. It has 55.9% detached houses, higher than Lakewood's 46.6%, and 35.8% in multifamily buildings. Homes built in 2010 or later account for 13.5%, above Lakewood's 10%. We use the home's actual construction, layout, ducts, and electrical panel to set the system design.
Lakewood in numbers
| 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% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80215 | Lakewood | 9,156 | 1968 | 70.2% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80226 | Lakewood | 14,742 | 1972 | 75.6% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80227 | Lakewood | 16,509 | 1982 | 70% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80228 | Lakewood | 15,921 | 1982 | 72.7% | 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 fits a Lakewood home with a gas furnace?
Dual fuel fits a gas-heated home with a furnace worth keeping. The heat pump provides heating and cooling, while the gas furnace remains for the coldest hours. Utility gas heats 70.9% of Lakewood homes. For the example home, dual fuel costs $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,700 to $17,900 after rebates.
How are Lakewood heat pump rebates handled?
For a 3-ton ducted system in a gas-heated home, our estimate tool shows $7,000 in total rebates. the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500) make up the stack. We file every rebate for the homeowner. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount comes off the invoice, and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate applies in Jefferson County.
Why does heat pump sizing change by Lakewood home age?
Lakewood's median home year is 1977, and 40.2% of homes were built from 1960 to 1979. The example home from that group has a load of 3.2 tons. A comparable home built before 1960 has 3.4 tons, while one built in 2010 or later has 2.0 tons. We size to the home's construction and design conditions.
Are ductless heat pumps useful in Lakewood condos?
Yes. Ductless units suit condos, additions, and homes without ducts. This matters because 41.1% of Lakewood homes are in multifamily buildings. For a 1,500 square foot ductless example, the estimate uses 3 indoor units. It uses 500 sq ft of floor area per indoor unit before a custom quote is needed.
What conditions do you use to size a Lakewood heat pump?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. The sizing elevation is 5,300 ft, where an air-source heat pump loses 18% of output. At that design temperature, the estimate uses a coefficient of performance of 2. We also measure the home and inspect its ducts and electrical panel before installation.