Ducted heat pump installs in Pueblo County
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Pueblo County, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for an address in Pueblo County in about two minutes.
Ducted heat pumps in Pueblo County
Pueblo County has 73,031 homes, and 67,816 are occupied. Census figures show a median build year of 1974, compared with 1987 across Colorado. A ducted heat pump fits homes with usable central ducts. It moves heat rather than burning fuel, and it also cools the home.
Utility gas heats 75.3% of county homes, above Colorado's 66.7%. That makes a full ducted heat pump a direct replacement path for many furnace-and-duct homes. Electricity heats 16.5% of local homes, while propane heats 5.3%. We inspect the existing system before choosing equipment.
Detached houses make up 76.2% of Pueblo County housing, compared with 61.8% statewide. These homes commonly have room for ducted equipment. Multi-unit buildings account for 14.9%, below Colorado's 26.9%. A condo or apartment without a private duct system is a better fit for ductless equipment.
Which Pueblo County homes suit a ducted system
Homes built before 1960 account for 34.7% of county housing, more than Colorado's 16.3%. Older homes are more likely to have no ducts or undersized ducts. A ducted heat pump works when the ducts can carry the required airflow. We measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel before installation.
Homes from 1960 through 1979 make up 24.6% of local housing. Homes from 1980 through 1999 make up 19.3%. These groups contain many homes with central systems, but duct condition still decides whether a ducted system fits. A furnace replacement is a good time to inspect each run and return.
Homes built from 2000 through 2009 represent 14.4%, and 7% were built in 2010 or later. Newer homes tend to need less heating capacity than older homes of the same size. That does not set the equipment size. We size the system for the house, not its build year alone.
Ducted heat pumps town by town
Pueblo has 49,409 homes and a median build year of 1966. Gas heats 77.1% of its homes, and 43.9% were built before 1960. Ducted replacements suit homes with sound central ducts, while older Pueblo homes need a careful duct review. Pueblo West has 12,678 homes, a 1999 median build year, and 80.2% gas heat. Its 84.6% detached-home share points to many whole-home ducted candidates.
Avondale has 108 homes, and all use gas heat. Its median build year is 1959, and 50.9% were built before 1960. Boone has 222 homes, a 1954 median build year, and 97.3% gas heat. Blende has 346 homes, with 82.4% gas heat and a 1960 median build year. These older towns call for duct measurement before selecting a full ducted replacement.
Beulah Valley has 469 homes and 74.4% propane heat. Rye has 125 homes, with 35.2% propane heat and 31% electric heat. Colorado City has 964 homes, a 1997 median build year, and 59.7% gas heat. Salt Creek has 373 homes and 81.8% pre-1960 housing. Vineland has 145 homes, a 1994 median build year, and 95.2% detached houses. Existing ducts, rather than fuel alone, determine the ducted choice in each town.
Ducted heat pump prices by build year
For a 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas-heated home built before 1960, our estimate tool gives a design load of 3.4 tons. A ducted heat pump is $17,400 to $37,800 before rebates and $16,400 to $36,800 after rebates. The same home priced as dual fuel is $14,000 to $30,600 before rebates and $13,000 to $29,600 after rebates.
For the same example built from 1960 to 1979, the design load is 3.2 tons. Ducted pricing is $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates and $16,400 to $30,200 after rebates. Dual fuel is $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $13,000 to $24,200 after rebates. For a home built from 1980 to 1999, the load is 2.8 tons, with ducted pricing of $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $14,100 to $26,900 after rebates.
For a 2000 to 2009 home, the design load is 2.4 tons. Ducted pricing is $12,800 to $24,600 before rebates and $11,800 to $23,600 after rebates. A 2010 or later home has a 2.0 tons load, with ducted pricing of $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates and $11,800 to $20,300 after rebates. The lower loads in newer examples show why square footage cannot choose the system alone.
Ducted prices by system size
Our estimate tool prices a 2-ton ducted heat pump at $12,800 to $18,000. The 3-ton range is $17,400 to $24,600. These ranges include the equipment and standard work defined for the quote. A 3-ton dual-fuel system is $14,000 to $19,800, which costs less because it retains the gas furnace for the coldest hours.
A 4-ton ducted heat pump is $22,100 to $31,200, and a 5-ton ducted heat pump is $26,800 to $37,800. The matching dual-fuel ranges are $17,900 to $25,200 and $21,700 to $30,600. Larger equipment is selected only when the design load requires it. Oversizing does not replace proper duct capacity or a room-by-room assessment.
The quoted price includes the outdoor unit, a variable-speed air handler with backup heat, line set, standard 240V circuit, thermostat, permit, and removal of old equipment. We install Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane equipment. Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days.
Sizing a Pueblo County ducted heat pump
We size 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. That is why a Pueblo County system needs a design-temperature load calculation instead of a rule based on floor area.
At the design temperature, our settings use a coefficient of performance of 2. Backup heat supports the ducted system during cold conditions. The air handler in the quoted system includes that backup heat. A ducted heat pump must also match the home's electrical panel and available circuit capacity.
The example 2,000 square foot home needs 3.4 tons at design conditions and a 40 A breaker. Its ducted price is $17,400 to $37,800 before rebates and $16,400 to $36,800 after rebates. A winter gas bill makes the online estimate more accurate, and the estimate takes about two minutes.
Rebates and other system choices
The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and to each of the three system types. Its amount is $1,000. For a 3-ton ducted system, total rebates are $1,000 for a gas-heated home, $1,000 for an electric-heated home, and $1,000 for a propane-heated home. The state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
Dual fuel retains a gas furnace for the coldest hours. It suits a home with an existing gas furnace and ducts when the owner wants that furnace to remain. For a 2-ton system, dual-fuel pricing is $10,200 to $14,400, versus $12,800 to $18,000 for a full ducted heat pump. For a gas home, dual-fuel rebates total $1,000.
Ductless systems suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Their price is $5,800 to $9,400 for 1 indoor unit, $8,800 to $14,300 for 2, $11,800 to $19,200 for 3, $14,800 to $24,100 for 4, and $17,800 to $28,900 for 5. Our estimate prices up to 5 indoor units, with 500 sq ft of floor area per unit. Ductless rebates total $1,000 when replacing electric heat and $1,000 for a gas home. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
Pueblo County towns
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo | 49,409 | 1966 | 43.9% | 5.8% | 77.1% | 19% | 1.6% |
| Avondale | 108 | 1959 | 50.9% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Beulah Valley | 469 | 1938 | 53.1% | 1.5% | 10.5% | 2.3% | 74.4% |
| Blende | 346 | 1960 | 49.1% | 1.2% | 82.4% | 12.2% | 5.4% |
| Boone | 222 | 1954 | 63.5% | 1.4% | 97.3% | 0% | 2.7% |
| Colorado City | 964 | 1997 | 0% | 7.2% | 59.7% | 10.9% | 22.2% |
| Pueblo West | 12,678 | 1999 | 1.5% | 12.9% | 80.2% | 11.4% | 6.7% |
| Rye | 125 | 1938 | 64% | 0% | 25.4% | 31% | 35.2% |
| Salt Creek | 373 | 1947 | 81.8% | 0% | 75.9% | 11.7% | 0% |
| Vineland | 145 | 1994 | 22.8% | 26.9% | 88.3% | 11.7% | 0% |
- Heat pumps in Pueblo49,409 homes, median year built 1966.
- Heat pumps in Beulah Valley469 homes, median year built 1938.
- Heat pumps in Blende346 homes, median year built 1960.
- Heat pumps in Colorado City964 homes, median year built 1997.
- Heat pumps in Pueblo West12,678 homes, median year built 1999.
- Heat pumps in Salt Creek373 homes, median year built 1947.
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Questions we hear
What makes a Pueblo County home a good ducted heat pump candidate?
A home with central ducts that can carry the required airflow is a strong candidate. Pueblo County has 76.2% detached houses and 75.3% gas heat, so many homes have a furnace-and-duct starting point. We measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before selecting equipment.
How are ducted heat pumps sized in Pueblo County?
We size for 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using 5,300 ft elevation. Air-source equipment loses 18% of heat output at that elevation. The example 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home has a design load of 3.4 tons and needs a 40 A breaker.
What rebates apply to a ducted heat pump here?
The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and all three system types. Its amount is $1,000. Total ducted rebates are $1,000 for gas heat, $1,000 for electric heat, and $1,000 for propane heat. The discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate.
What does the ducted heat pump price include?
The price includes an outdoor unit, variable-speed air handler with backup heat, line set, standard 240V circuit, thermostat, permit, and removal of old equipment. A 3-ton ducted heat pump is priced at $17,400 to $24,600. We install Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane equipment.
Should I choose ducted, dual fuel, or ductless?
Choose ducted for a whole-home electric replacement when existing ducts are suitable. Dual fuel keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours. A 3-ton dual-fuel system is $14,000 to $19,800. Choose ductless for homes without ducts, additions, or condos. A 3-indoor-unit ductless system is $11,800 to $19,200.