Installs in Northglenn
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Northglenn, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Northglenn address in about two minutes.
Northglenn homes and heat pump choices
Census figures count 15,020 homes in Northglenn, with 14,718 occupied. The median home was built in 1974 and has 6.1 rooms. Northglenn is older than Adams County, where the median year built is 1990, and older than Colorado, where it is 1987. That age matters because older homes are more likely to have smaller ducts or no ducts.
The citys largest building period was 1960 to 1979, at 53.5 percent of homes. Adams County has 23.8 percent from that period, while Colorado has 24.3 percent. Only 3.3 percent of Northglenn homes were built in 2010 or later, compared with 14.9 percent in Adams County. Many local projects start with a close duct inspection and a room by room look at how heat moves through an older layout.
Detached houses make up 59.6 percent of Northglenn homes, close to Adams County at 62.6 percent and Colorado at 61.8 percent. Multi-unit buildings account for 31.1 percent here, above the countys 22.9 percent and Colorados 26.9 percent. Detached homes with usable ducts are strong candidates for a ducted heat pump or dual fuel. Apartments, condos, and homes without ducts fit ductless systems well.
Northglenn compared with nearby towns
Northglenns 1974 median build year matches neither nearby town exactly. Thorntons median is 1996, Federal Heights is 1990, Westminster is 1987, and Broomfield is 2001. Northglenn has 53.5 percent of homes built from 1960 to 1979. That points to more existing ductwork and older building details than in these newer nearby housing stocks.
Northglenn has 31.1 percent of homes in multi-unit buildings. That is above Thornton at 21.6 percent, below Federal Heights at 32.2 percent, below Westminster at 33 percent, and below Broomfield at 32 percent. Ductless indoor units give condo and apartment owners a heating and cooling option where central ducts are absent or too small.
Gas heat reaches 67.2 percent of Northglenn homes. Thornton is at 69.7 percent, Federal Heights at 67.2 percent, Westminster at 69.4 percent, and Broomfield at 70.7 percent. Electric heat reaches 29.3 percent here, compared with 27.6 percent in Thornton, 30.2 percent in Federal Heights, 27.9 percent in Westminster, and 26.7 percent in Broomfield. Existing fuel and the condition of ducts guide the system choice.
Heating systems for Northglenn housing
Utility gas heats 67.2 percent of Northglenn homes, while electricity heats 29.3 percent. Propane serves 0.4 percent. A heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel and also cools the home. For a gas-heated house with sound existing ducts, a ducted heat pump can replace the heating and cooling equipment with a central system.
Dual fuel fits many of the 53.5 percent of homes built from 1960 to 1979 that already have a gas furnace and ducts. It pairs a heat pump with that furnace. The heat pump handles heating and cooling, while the furnace remains available for the coldest hours. This path avoids asking aging ducts to carry a system before we have checked their size and condition.
Ductless equipment fits homes without ducts, additions, condos, and individual rooms that need heating and cooling. Northglenn has 8.7 percent attached houses, 8.9 percent in buildings with 2 to 9 units, and 22.2 percent in buildings with 10 or more units. Those housing types are a large share of the 31.1 percent multi-unit total. We measure the home and check its ducts and electrical panel before installation.
Sizing heat pumps for Northglenn
Cold-climate equipment must be sized at the outdoor design temperature of 1°F, with an indoor target of 70°F. 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, our settings use a coefficient of performance of 2. These conditions make a home-specific load calculation necessary.
Our estimate tool sizes the example 2,000 square foot, 2-story home with a gas furnace, built from 1960 to 1979, at 3.2 tons. The example needs a 30 A breaker. The same 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built before 1960 sizes at 3.4 tons, while one built from 1980 to 1999 sizes at 2.8 tons. Newer construction changes the load too, not just floor area.
For a 1,500 square foot ductless example with electric heat and no ducts, our estimate tool uses 3 indoor units. The estimate assigns about 500 sq ft of floor area to each ductless indoor unit and prices up to 5 units before a custom quote. Room layout, insulation, windows, ducts, and the electrical panel still need an on-site check.
Northglenn heat pump prices and rebates
For the example 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built from 1960 to 1979, our estimate tool puts a ducted heat pump at $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates and $10,100 to $23,900 after rebates. A dual-fuel system is $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,700 to $17,900 after rebates. The examples 3.2 tons design load, duct condition, and electrical work affect the final scope.
For the 1,500 square foot electric-heated home without ducts, the ductless example is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,600 to $15,000 after rebates. It uses 3 indoor units. A smaller one-unit ductless system is $5,800 to $9,400 before rebates. A system with 5 indoor units is $17,800 to $28,900 before rebates.
A gas-heated home using a 3-ton ducted system has total listed rebates of $7,000. Our estimate tool lists the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500) in that total. A home now on electric heat has total listed rebates of $4,700, including the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). Gas and electric homes qualify for different Xcel Energy rebate amounts, while the state discount and Power Ahead Colorado rebate stack with either eligible project.
The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home on each of the three system types. It comes off the invoice. The Power Ahead Colorado rebate applies in Adams County on each system type. We file every rebate for the homeowner. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
How Northglenn ZIP codes differ
ZIP code 80233 has 18,309 homes and a 1983 median build year. Its gas heat share is 67.1 percent and its electric heat share is 29.7 percent, close to Northglenns 67.2 percent gas and 29.3 percent electric. Detached homes make up 63.3 percent there, above Northglenns 59.6 percent, while multi-unit buildings are 28.5 percent, below the citys 31.1 percent.
ZIP code 80234 has 12,814 homes and a 1991 median build year. It has 46.6 percent detached homes and 39.6 percent multi-unit buildings. That is less detached housing and more multi-unit housing than Northglenn. Ductless systems deserve close consideration for homes in this ZIP that lack usable central ducts.
ZIP code 80260 has 12,841 homes, a 1984 median build year, and 34.9 percent electric heat. Its gas heat share is 63.4 percent, lower than Northglenns 67.2 percent. Only 22.7 percent are detached homes, while 34.3 percent are in multi-unit buildings. Existing electric heat and multifamily layouts can point toward ductless equipment, subject to building and panel conditions.
ZIP code 80603 differs sharply from the other local ZIP codes. Its 5,842 homes have a 2004 median build year, 84.9 percent detached homes, and 0.5 percent multi-unit buildings. Gas heat is 71.5 percent, electric heat is 13.2 percent, and propane is 13.5 percent. Newer detached homes can suit ducted or dual-fuel designs, but sizing still uses 1°F and 5,300 ft.
Planning a Northglenn heat pump project
Northglenn has 58.4 percent owner-occupied homes, below Adams County at 68.9 percent and Colorado at 66.3 percent. Owners of the citys 15,020 homes can begin with an online estimate that takes about 2 minutes. A winter gas bill makes the estimate more accurate for gas-heated homes.
We check the homes measurements, ducts, and electrical panel before we install. Most installations take 1 day. Projects with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days. We install Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane equipment, then file every available rebate for the homeowner.
Northglenn in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northglenn | 15,020 | 1974 | 5.7% | 3.3% | 67.2% | 29.3% | 0.4% |
| Adams County | 191,765 | 1990 | 13.5% | 14.9% | 68.8% | 27.1% | 2% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80233 | Thornton | 18,309 | 1983 | 67.1% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80234 | Westminster | 12,814 | 1991 | 67.6% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80260 | Thornton | 12,841 | 1984 | 63.4% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80603 | Lochbuie | 5,842 | 2004 | 71.5% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Adams County
- Ducted heat pump in Adams CountyPrices by home age and the Adams rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Adams CountyPrices by home age and the Adams rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Adams CountyPrices by home age and the Adams rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Adams County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Adams 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 Northglenn house with a gas furnace?
Northglenn has gas heat in 67.2 percent of homes. A ducted heat pump fits a house with sound central ducts. Dual fuel fits a home that keeps its gas furnace for the coldest hours. For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story example built from 1960 to 1979, the design load is 3.2 tons.
How do Northglenn heat pump rebates stack?
For a 3-ton ducted gas-heated home, listed rebates total $7,000. The programs are the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). For a home with electric heat, listed rebates total $4,700, including the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), 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, and we file every rebate.
What does a heat pump cost for the example Northglenn home?
For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas example built from 1960 to 1979, ducted heat pump pricing is $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates and $10,100 to $23,900 after rebates. Dual-fuel pricing is $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,700 to $17,900 after rebates. The example uses a 30 A breaker.
Why does elevation affect heat pump sizing in Northglenn?
Our sizing uses 5,300 ft and an outdoor design temperature of 1°F. An air-source heat pump loses 18% of heat output at that elevation. The sizing target indoors is 70°F, and our settings use a coefficient of performance of 2 at the design temperature. We measure the home before installation.
Are ductless heat pumps a fit for Northglenn condos and additions?
Yes. Multi-unit buildings make up 31.1 percent of Northglenn homes, including 22.2 percent in buildings with 10 or more units. Ductless equipment suits homes without ducts, additions, and condos. The 1,500 square foot electric-heated example uses 3 indoor units and costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates.