Installs in Pierce
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Pierce, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Pierce address in about two minutes.
Heat pumps for Pierce homes
Pierce has 443 homes, and all 443 are occupied. Census figures show that 79.5% are detached houses, compared with 73.1% in Weld County and 61.8% across Colorado. Detached homes are the main part of Pierce housing. Many have the space and layout for a whole-home ducted heat pump or a dual-fuel system.
The median Pierce home was built in 1979. That is earlier than the 2000 median in Weld County and the 1987 median statewide. Homes from 1960 to 1979 make up 43.8% of Pierce housing, compared with 18.8% in the county and 24.3% statewide. These homes need a measured heat load, not a size based only on floor area.
Pierce has an 85.8% owner-occupied share, above Weld County's 75.5% and Colorado's 66.3%. Homeowners planning a replacement can compare a ducted system with dual fuel after a home review. The existing furnace, duct condition, and electrical panel determine which system fits the house.
Pierce homes have a median of 6 rooms, close to Weld County's 6.2 and above Colorado's 5.7. Older homes are more likely to have small ducts or no ducts. We measure the home and inspect ducts and the electrical panel before installation. A heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel, and it also cools the home.
Pierce homes and nearby towns
Pierce has 8.6% of homes built before 1960. That is lower than Ault's 39.5% and Nunn's 29.5%, both 5 miles away. It is also below Eaton's 18.6%, 9 miles away. Ault and Nunn have a larger share of older homes, where missing or undersized ducts need close attention before choosing ducted equipment.
Homes built in 2010 or later account for 25.3% of Pierce housing. That is above Ault's 23.4% and Nunn's 17.5%. Eaton has 29.7%, while Severance has 60.1%. Pierce covers both established and newer construction, so the year built has a direct role in sizing and equipment selection.
Pierce has 79.5% detached houses. That is below Nunn's 91.2%, Eaton's 90%, and Severance's 96.6%, while it is above Ault's 70.8%. Pierce has 0% of homes in multi-unit buildings, matching Nunn's 0%. Ductless units fit condos, additions, and homes without ducts, while ducted and dual-fuel systems fit houses with usable central ducts.
How Pierce homes heat today
Utility gas heats 92.1% of Pierce homes. This is higher than Weld County's 73.9%, Colorado's 66.7%, Ault's 85.5%, Nunn's 90.7%, Eaton's 84.5%, and Severance's 81.3%. Gas furnaces are the starting point for most Pierce heat pump decisions. A dual-fuel system keeps that furnace for the coldest hours.
Electric heat serves 5.2% of Pierce homes. That is below Weld County's 17.1%, Colorado's 25.2%, and nearby Severance's 16.1%. Propane serves 0% of Pierce homes, as do wood, fuel oil, and solar. The existing heating fuel affects which Xcel Energy rebate applies, so we confirm the current equipment before preparing the rebate paperwork.
Mobile homes make up 18.3% of Pierce housing. That share is much higher than Weld County's 6.5% and Colorado's 3.6%. A ductless heat pump can suit a home without ducts, but indoor-unit placement and panel capacity need an on-site review. For houses with ducts, a ducted heat pump can use the existing distribution system after we inspect it.
Sizing at Pierce design conditions
Our estimate tool sizes equipment to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our settings use an elevation of 5,300 ft for Pierce. Air-source heat pumps lose 18% of heat output at that elevation. That loss is why equipment size must match the design temperature instead of relying on a standard size for every home.
At the design temperature, our settings use a coefficient of performance of 2. We account for the home's construction era, layout, duct condition, and electrical panel. A larger unit is not automatically the right answer. The correct system delivers enough heat at the design condition and fits the home's ducts or ductless layout.
The example home is a 2,000 square foot, two-story house with a gas furnace, built from 1960 to 1979. Its design heat load is 3.2 tons, and its example breaker is 30 A. This build period represents 43.8% of Pierce homes. Under the same example assumptions, a home built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons, while a home built in 2010 or later has 2.0 tons.
Pierce heat pump prices by system
For the example Pierce home, a ducted heat pump costs $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates and $10,100 to $23,900 after rebates. Our estimate tool uses the example home's gas furnace, 2,000 square feet, 2 stories, and 1960 to 1979 construction group. Ducted equipment fits a home with ducts that can support the needed airflow.
A dual-fuel system for the same example costs $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,700 to $17,900 after rebates. It pairs the heat pump with the existing gas furnace. Since 92.1% of Pierce homes heat with utility gas, dual fuel matches the dominant local heating setup and preserves furnace heat for the coldest hours.
Construction year changes the example range. For a 2,000 square foot, two-story gas home built before 1960, ducted pricing is $17,400 to $37,800 before rebates. For the same home built in 2010 or later, ducted pricing is $12,800 to $21,300. The load changes from 3.4 tons to 2.0 tons, which is why an address-specific calculation matters.
The ductless example is a 1,500 square foot, one-story home with electric heat and no ducts. It uses 3 indoor units. Its price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,600 to $15,000 after rebates. The estimate assigns about 500 sq ft per indoor unit and prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote.
Installation timing depends on the system. Most installations take one day. A job with several ductless indoor units can take 2 or 3 days. We install Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane equipment. The online estimate takes about 2 minutes, and a winter gas bill makes its sizing and pricing more accurate.
Pierce rebates and ZIP code 80650
Pierce is in Weld County, which qualifies for the Power Ahead Colorado rebate on all 3 system types. For qualifying Xcel Energy customers whose homes now use a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane, the Xcel Energy rebate is $1,500 per ton of heating. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount is $1,000, and Power Ahead Colorado is $1,500.
For a gas-heated 3-ton ducted system, total listed 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). For an electric-heated 3-ton ducted system, total listed rebates are $4,700. They include the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The difference follows the Xcel Energy rebate for the home's current heating fuel.
The Colorado state discount comes off the invoice. We file every rebate for the homeowner. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31. Rebate eligibility depends on the existing heat source, the selected system, and the program rules in effect for the home.
ZIP code 80650 has 727 homes and a median build year of 1979. Its gas-heating share is 63.1%, much lower than Pierce's 92.1%. Electric heat reaches 15.5% in 80650, compared with 5.2% in Pierce, and propane reaches 19.7% in 80650 versus 0% in Pierce. Each address needs its own equipment and rebate review.
Pierce in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce | 443 | 1979 | 8.6% | 25.3% | 92.1% | 5.2% | 0% |
| Weld County | 125,033 | 2000 | 12% | 24% | 73.9% | 17.1% | 6.7% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80650 | Pierce | 727 | 1979 | 63.1% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Weld County
- Ducted heat pump in Weld CountyPrices by home age and the Weld rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Weld CountyPrices by home age and the Weld rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Weld CountyPrices by home age and the Weld rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Weld County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Weld CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
Other towns we install in
Questions we hear
Which heat pump fits a gas-heated Pierce house?
Utility gas heats 92.1% of Pierce homes. A ducted heat pump fits a house with ducts that can support the system. A dual-fuel system fits a gas-heated home that keeps its furnace for the coldest hours. For the example home, ducted pricing is $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates, and dual-fuel pricing is $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates.
How do you size a heat pump for Pierce winter conditions?
We size equipment to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using 5,300 ft for Pierce. An air-source unit loses 18% of output at that elevation. The example 2,000 square foot home built from 1960 to 1979 has a design load of 3.2 tons and uses an example breaker of 30 A. We measure the home, ducts, and electrical panel before installation.
What rebates are available for a Pierce gas-heated home?
For qualifying Xcel Energy customers with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane heat, the Xcel Energy rebate is $1,500 per ton of heating. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount is $1,000, and Power Ahead Colorado is $1,500 in Weld County. The listed total for a gas-heated 3-ton ducted system is $7,000. We file every rebate, and the state discount comes off the invoice.
Why does ZIP code 80650 need a separate heat pump estimate?
ZIP code 80650 has 727 homes, while Pierce has 443. Gas heat serves 63.1% of 80650 homes and 92.1% of Pierce homes. Electric heat is 15.5% in 80650 and 5.2% in Pierce. Propane is 19.7% in 80650 and 0% in Pierce. Current heating fuel changes rebate eligibility and affects the system plan.
How long does a Pierce heat pump installation take?
Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days. The ductless example uses 3 indoor units for a 1,500 square foot, one-story home without ducts. Before installation, we measure the home and inspect its ducts and electrical panel. A winter gas bill makes the online estimate more accurate.