Installs in Louisville
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Louisville, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Louisville address in about two minutes.
Heat pumps for Louisville homes
Louisville has 8,304 homes, and 7,963 are occupied. Census figures show a median build year of 1991, later than Boulder County at 1986 and Colorado at 1987. That points to a large group of homes built with more recent layouts, while still requiring a room by room look at ducts, insulation, and the electrical panel.
The town has 6.6 median rooms, compared with 5.8 in Boulder County and 5.7 statewide. Detached houses make up 66.5% of Louisville homes, above Boulder County's 57.9% and Colorado's 61.8%. A central ducted heat pump is a strong starting point for many of these larger detached homes.
Owner occupancy is 70.9% in Louisville, above 62.5% in Boulder County and 66.3% in Colorado. A heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel, and it also cools. We measure the home, inspect its ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation.
Louisville covers 7.971 square miles. Its 8,304 homes include a much different housing mix than Boulder County, which has 142,809 homes. Local housing data gives a useful starting point, but the home's equipment, ducts, and electrical panel determine the final system design.
Louisville compared with nearby towns
Louisville's 1991 median build year falls between Paragon Estates at 1972 and Broomfield at 2001. Lafayette is close at 1993, while Superior is newer at 1997. Louisville has 56.1% of homes built from 1980 to 1999, so that period shapes many local equipment and duct decisions.
Gas heat serves 77.1% of Louisville homes. That matches Superior at 77.1% and sits below Paragon Estates at 81.7%. It exceeds Lafayette at 73.4% and Broomfield at 70.7%, making gas furnace replacement a common local heat pump project.
Louisville has 24.4% of homes in multiunit buildings. That is above Lafayette's 22.5%, below Superior's 26.4%, and below Broomfield's 32%. Ductless equipment fits condos, additions, and homes without ducts. Louisville's 66.5% detached share also leaves a large set of homes where a ducted or dual fuel system fits well.
How Louisville homes heat today
Utility gas heats 77.1% of Louisville homes, while electricity heats 21.4%. Boulder County has a lower gas share of 69.9% and a higher electric share of 24.3%. The existing heating fuel affects rebate eligibility and helps define whether a homeowner wants full electric heating or wants to retain a furnace for the coldest hours.
Louisville's gas share exceeds Colorado's 66.7%, while its electric share is below the state's 25.2%. Propane heats 0.1% of local homes. For a gas heated home with sound ducts, a ducted heat pump can replace the central heating and cooling equipment. Dual fuel retains the gas furnace for the coldest hours.
Homes built before 1960 make up 6.6% of Louisville's stock, below Boulder County's 12.5% and Colorado's 16.3%. Homes from 1960 to 1979 make up 13.5%. Older homes are more likely to have limited ducts or no ducts, which makes a ductless layout worth considering after an in home assessment.
Choosing a system for Louisville housing
A ducted heat pump fits many of Louisville's 66.5% detached houses, especially homes with usable central ducts. The 56.1% built from 1980 to 1999 form the town's largest construction group. For the example 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas heated home in that group, our estimate tool uses 2.8 tons as the design load.
Dual fuel fits gas heated homes that want a heat pump and want to keep their gas furnace. Since 77.1% of Louisville homes use utility gas, this option directly fits a large part of the town's housing. It is also useful where duct capacity supports the heat pump but the homeowner wants furnace backup for the coldest hours.
Ductless equipment fits the 24.4% multiunit share, plus additions and houses without ducts. For the 1,500 square foot ductless example, the estimate uses 3 indoor units. Our estimate allows up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote, with about 500 sq ft of floor area per indoor unit in its layout.
Louisville sizing at altitude and winter design conditions
We size Louisville systems to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our estimate tool uses an elevation of 5,300 ft, where an air source heat pump loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, the equipment delivers 2 units of heat per unit of electricity.
The example home is 2,000 square feet, 2 stories, heated by a gas furnace, and built from 1980 to 1999. Its design load is 2.8 tons, and its electrical requirement is 30 A. Those figures are for the example, not a substitute for measuring a particular Louisville home.
Build era changes the starting load. The same example built before 1960 is 3.4 tons, while a home from 1960 to 1979 is 3.2 tons. A home built from 2000 to 2009 is 2.4 tons, and one built in 2010 or later is 2.0 tons. We verify the home rather than sizing from square footage alone.
Example prices and rebates in Louisville
For the 2,000 square foot example home, a ducted heat pump is $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $8,400 to $21,200 after rebates. A dual fuel system is $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. These price ranges come from our estimate tool and use the example home's 1980 to 1999 construction group.
For a 1,500 square foot home without ducts, the ductless example is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,800 to $15,200 after rebates. It uses 3 indoor units. The final layout follows the home's rooms, existing equipment, electrical panel, and heating load.
Gas heated Louisville homes can have $7,000 in total rebates for a 3 ton ducted heat pump. 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). An electric heated home has $4,700 for a 3 ton ducted system, from the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). We file every rebate for the homeowner, and the Colorado state discount comes off the invoice.
Louisville ZIP code 80027
ZIP code 80027 has 13,248 homes and a median build year of 1994. That is later than Louisville's 1991 median. The ZIP has 14.7% of homes built in 2010 or later, below Louisville's 18%, so its housing data points to a somewhat smaller share of recent construction than the town figure.
Gas heat accounts for 77.2% of homes in 80027, nearly the same as Louisville's 77.1%. Electric heat is 21% in the ZIP and 21.4% in the town. The existing fuel remains the main rebate and system choice: ducted or dual fuel for homes with central equipment, and ductless for homes without ducts.
Detached homes make up 63.7% in 80027, below Louisville's 66.5%. Multiunit buildings make up 25.2% in the ZIP, above the town's 24.4%. That mix puts more emphasis on ductless options for condo layouts, while the detached share still supports many central ducted projects.
Louisville in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 8,304 | 1991 | 6.6% | 18% | 77.1% | 21.4% | 0.1% |
| Boulder County | 142,809 | 1986 | 12.5% | 12.6% | 69.9% | 24.3% | 3.1% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80027 | Louisville | 13,248 | 1994 | 77.2% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Boulder County
- Ducted heat pump in Boulder CountyPrices by home age and the Boulder rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Boulder CountyPrices by home age and the Boulder rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Boulder CountyPrices by home age and the Boulder rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Boulder County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Boulder 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 Louisville home with a gas furnace?
Utility gas heats 77.1% of Louisville homes. A ducted heat pump fits a home with usable central ducts. Dual fuel keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours while adding heat pump heating and cooling. For the 2,000 square foot example built from 1980 to 1999, the design load is 2.8 tons.
How are heat pumps sized in Louisville?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our sizing uses 5,300 ft elevation, where an air source unit loses 18% of heat output. The example 2,000 square foot, 2 story home needs 2.8 tons and a 30 A. We also measure the home and inspect ducts and the electrical panel.
What rebates apply to a gas heated home in Louisville?
For a 3 ton ducted heat pump in a gas heated home, total rebates are $7,000. They include the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). Boulder County households under the program income limit can also qualify for the Boulder County income qualified rebate of 50% of the price (up to $2,000). We file every rebate, and the state discount comes off the invoice.
What does a ductless heat pump cost for the Louisville example?
The 1,500 square foot ductless example has 3 indoor units. Its price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,800 to $15,200 after rebates. Ductless systems fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. The estimate uses about 500 sq ft of floor area per indoor unit, up to 5 units before a custom quote.
How does ZIP code 80027 differ from Louisville?
ZIP code 80027 has a 1994 median build year, compared with 1991 in Louisville. Its gas heat share is 77.2%, compared with 77.1% in the town. Detached homes account for 63.7% in the ZIP versus 66.5% in Louisville, while multiunit buildings are 25.2% versus 24.4%.