Installs in Laporte
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Laporte, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Laporte address in about two minutes.
Laporte homes and nearby housing patterns
Laporte has 1,078 homes in 6.116 square miles. Census figures show a median build year of 1976, earlier than Larimer County at 1993 and Colorado at 1987. Homes built from 1960 to 1979 make up 54.1% of Laporte housing, versus 22.5% in the county and 24.3% statewide. That older core calls for a room by room review of insulation, ducts, and electrical equipment before choosing equipment.
Laporte has 64.3% detached houses, close to Larimer County at 64.7% and Colorado at 61.8%. It also has 19.5% of homes in multi-unit buildings, below the county at 24.1% and state at 26.9%. Detached homes with working ducts are strong candidates for a central system. Apartments, condos, and homes without ducts can fit ductless equipment better.
Nearby towns show a different mix. Fort Collins has 36.4% of homes in multi-unit buildings, compared with 19.5% in Laporte. Wellington has 90.1% detached homes and Timnath has 81.7%, while Laporte has 64.3%. Timnath's median build year is 2015 and Wellington's is 2010, so Laporte's older housing needs closer attention to duct capacity and heat loss than those newer nearby towns.
How Laporte homes heat today
Utility gas heats 79.9% of Laporte homes. That exceeds Larimer County at 70.4%, Colorado at 66.7%, Fort Collins at 67.8%, and Loveland at 76.9%. Xcel supplies gas here. A heat pump moves heat rather than burning fuel, and a dual-fuel system retains the gas furnace for the coldest hours.
Electricity heats 17.8% of Laporte homes, below Larimer County at 23.4% and Fort Collins at 29.1%. Propane heats 1.4%, below the county's 4%. A homeowner's current fuel matters because the available rebate stack differs for gas, electric, and propane heating. We verify the existing system before we select the rebate path.
Laporte has 71.6% owner-occupied homes, higher than 64.3% in Larimer County and 66.3% in Colorado. That points to many homeowners making long-term heating and cooling choices. Every heat pump also cools, so a replacement can serve both seasons with one outdoor unit.
Heat pump choices for Laporte homes
A ducted heat pump fits detached Laporte homes with usable central ducts. Detached houses account for 64.3% of local housing, and 54.1% was built from 1960 to 1979. Older homes are more likely to have undersized ducts, so we measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel before installation. We install Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane equipment.
Dual fuel fits gas-heated homes that want to keep their furnace for the coldest hours. With 79.9% of Laporte homes on utility gas, this is a direct fit for much of the town's housing. It also suits a house where the existing furnace and ducts are in good condition. The heat pump handles heating through much of the season, while the furnace remains part of the system.
Ductless heat pumps fit homes without ducts, additions, condos, and other smaller layouts. Laporte has 19.5% of homes in multi-unit buildings and 11.6% mobile homes. Those homes need a layout review instead of an assumption that a central system will fit. Ductless indoor units deliver heating and cooling to their assigned spaces.
Sizing a Laporte heat pump
Our estimate tool sizes Laporte equipment to 5°F outdoors and 70°F indoors at 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. We size for these local conditions, rather than choosing equipment by square footage alone.
For the example 2,000 square foot, 2 story, gas-heated home built from 1960 to 1979, the design heat load is 3.0 tons. The example calls for a 30 A breaker. This build period represents 54.1% of Laporte homes, so it is the most useful starting point for many local homeowners, but the measured home determines the final size.
Construction year changes the load. A 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas home built before 1960 sizes to 3.2 tons, while one built from 2000 to 2009 sizes to 2.3 tons. Laporte has 11.1% of homes built before 1960 and 22.5% built from 2000 to 2009. That range shows why we inspect the house instead of assigning one size to every home.
Example prices for Laporte systems
For the 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas home built from 1960 to 1979, a ducted heat pump costs $15,100 to $31,200 before rebates. A dual-fuel system costs $12,100 to $25,200 before rebates. The dual-fuel option keeps the existing gas furnace for the coldest hours, which matches the utility-gas heating used by 79.9% of Laporte homes.
After applicable rebates, the example ducted heat pump is $9,600 to $25,700. The dual-fuel system is $6,600 to $19,700 after rebates. These ranges use the example home's 3.0 tons design load and gas heat. The online estimate takes about two minutes, and a winter gas bill makes the result more accurate.
For a 1,500 square foot home without ducts, the ductless example uses 3 indoor units. Its price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $10,800 to $18,200 after rebates when replacing electric heat. Our estimate prices up to 5 ductless indoor units, with 500 sq ft of floor area per indoor unit in its layout. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days. Most other installs take one day.
Laporte rebates and how they stack
Two rebates apply here on any of the three system types. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount is $1,000 for every Colorado home, and it comes off the invoice. For Xcel Energy customers who now heat with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane, the Xcel Energy rebate is $1,500 per ton of heating. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
For the example 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home, total rebates are $5,500. That stack is the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500) and the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). The same total applies to the example 3-ton dual-fuel system, listed as $5,500. Gas heating's 79.9% share means this stack is relevant to much of Laporte's housing.
A home on electric heat has $1,000 in total rebates for the example 3-ton ducted heat pump. That is the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). A propane-heated home has $1,000, listed as the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
How Laporte ZIP codes differ
Laporte's 80535 ZIP code has 1,079 homes and a median build year of 1978. Utility gas heats 69% of those homes, while propane heats 12.2%. That propane share is far above Laporte's town figure of 1.4%, so the current heating fuel needs confirmation at each address before a rebate estimate.
The 80524 ZIP code, whose main town is Fort Collins, has 17,548 homes and a median build year of 1991. Gas heat is 73.2%, electricity is 19.9%, and propane is 4.4%. It also has 17.8% of homes built before 1960, compared with 8.6% in 80535. Older homes in that ZIP need especially careful duct and heat-loss checks.
Housing form differs slightly across the ZIP codes. Detached homes are 66.5% in 80535 and 62.2% in 80524. Multi-unit buildings are 19.5% in 80535 and 18.9% in 80524. We use the home's actual ZIP, fuel, layout, ducts, and electrical panel to prepare the system recommendation.
Laporte in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte | 1,078 | 1976 | 11.1% | 0% | 79.9% | 17.8% | 1.4% |
| Larimer County | 161,882 | 1993 | 10.2% | 19% | 70.4% | 23.4% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80524 | Fort Collins | 17,548 | 1991 | 73.2% | Other or not sure | Yes |
| 80535 | Laporte | 1,079 | 1978 | 69% | Other or not sure | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Larimer County
- Ducted heat pump in Larimer CountyPrices by home age and the Larimer rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Larimer CountyPrices by home age and the Larimer rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Larimer CountyPrices by home age and the Larimer rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Larimer County$5,500 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Larimer CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
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Questions we hear
What heat pump size fits the Laporte example home?
For a 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas home built from 1960 to 1979, the design load is 3.0 tons. We size it to 5°F outdoors and 70°F indoors at 5,300 ft. The estimate uses a 30 A breaker for this example. We still measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation.
How much are rebates for a gas-heated Laporte home?
The example 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home has $5,500 in total rebates. The stack is the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500) and the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). The Xcel Energy rebate is for eligible customers who now heat with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane. The Colorado state discount applies to every Colorado home and comes off the invoice.
What does a ducted heat pump cost for the example home?
For the example 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas home built from 1960 to 1979, a ducted heat pump costs $15,100 to $31,200 before rebates. Its after-rebate range is $9,600 to $25,700. A dual-fuel system for the same example costs $12,100 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,600 to $19,700 after rebates.
When is ductless a better fit in Laporte?
Ductless equipment fits homes without ducts, additions, condos, and other layouts that do not suit central ductwork. Laporte has 19.5% of homes in multi-unit buildings and 11.6% mobile homes. For the 1,500 square foot ductless example, the estimate uses 3 indoor units. That example costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates.
Why does the 80535 ZIP need a separate estimate?
In 80535, the main town is Laporte, the median build year is 1978, and propane heats 12.2% of homes. In 80524, whose main town is Fort Collins, the median build year is 1991 and propane heats 4.4%. Those different fuel shares and building ages affect rebate eligibility, duct needs, and the heat load we calculate.