Installs in Security-Widefield
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Security-Widefield, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Security-Widefield address in about two minutes.
Heat pumps for Security-Widefield homes
Security-Widefield has 13,770 homes across 12.85 square miles. Census figures show 13,439 occupied homes, and 83.1% are owner occupied. This is a homeowner market centered on permanent residences, where replacement decisions can account for the home's ducts, panel, and existing furnace.
Homes here are older than both El Paso County and Colorado. The local median year built is 1982, compared with 1988 in the county and 1987 statewide. Homes built from 1960 to 1979 make up 31.6% of local housing, above the county's 23.9% and Colorado's 24.3%. Those homes need a close duct and electrical review before equipment selection.
Security-Widefield also has larger homes by room count. The local median is 7 rooms, compared with 6.2 in El Paso County and 5.7 in Colorado. A roomier older home needs a measured heat load, not a system chosen from floor area alone. We measure the home, then check ducts and the electrical panel before installation.
Security-Widefield housing compared with nearby towns
Detached houses account for 93.9% of Security-Widefield homes. That is well above El Paso County at 67.1% and Colorado at 61.8%. A ducted heat pump or dual fuel system is a direct fit for many of these homes when existing ducts have enough capacity.
The local share of multi-unit buildings is 3.2%. Stratmoor has 15.6%, Fountain has 11.5%, and Fort Carson has 14.5%. Security-Widefield therefore has a much smaller share of condos and apartments than those nearby towns. Ductless equipment remains a strong choice for local attached homes, additions, and homes without usable ducts.
Security-Widefield has 15.4% of homes built before 1960 and 12.5% built in 2010 or later. Fountain has 8.4% built before 1960 and 18.6% built in 2010 or later. Fort Carson has 8.7% built before 1960 and 20.9% built in 2010 or later. The older local mix calls for careful sizing, while newer homes can have lower design loads.
How Security-Widefield homes heat today
Utility gas heats 77.9% of Security-Widefield homes. That is higher than El Paso County at 69.4% and Colorado at 66.7%. It is also above Fountain at 70.7%, Stratmoor at 71.4%, and Fort Carson at 65%. Gas-heated homes make dual fuel a practical option when the existing furnace is in good condition.
Electricity heats 19.1% of local homes. That trails the county's 24.8%, Colorado's 25.2%, Stratmoor's 26%, Fountain's 24%, and Fort Carson's 32.9%. For a local home already using electric heat, a ducted or ductless heat pump replaces resistance heat with equipment that moves heat instead of burning fuel.
Propane serves 1.6% of homes here, below El Paso County at 3.9% and Fountain at 4.2%. Rock Creek Park differs sharply, with 51.1% propane heat and no reported utility gas or electricity heat. Security-Widefield's heating profile is led by gas, so the condition of an existing furnace carries real weight in system selection.
Three heat pump paths for local homes
A ducted heat pump fits the 93.9% detached-house share when the home has sound ducts. It provides heating and cooling through the existing distribution system. For homes from 1960 to 1979, which make up 31.6% of local housing, we inspect duct size and condition before recommending this path.
Dual fuel pairs a heat pump with the existing gas furnace. It fits the 77.9% of homes heated by utility gas, especially where the furnace and ducts remain useful. The heat pump handles heating through much of the season, while the gas furnace remains for the coldest hours.
Ductless systems fit homes without ducts, additions, condos, and rooms that need independent comfort control. They suit the 3.2% multi-unit building share and the 2% attached-house share in Security-Widefield. A ductless indoor unit in our estimate covers 500 sq ft, with pricing through 5 indoor units before a custom quote.
Sizing at Security-Widefield conditions
Our estimate tool sizes equipment to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. It uses an elevation of 5,300 ft, where an air-source heat pump loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, the modeled equipment delivers 2 units of heat for each unit of electricity.
Consider the example home, a 2,000 square foot, two story gas-heated home built from 1960 to 1979. Its calculated design heat load is 3.2 tons. That result is specific to the home's age group, floor area, stories, fuel, local design temperature, and elevation. It is not a shortcut based on the local median of 7 rooms.
The same example changes with construction era. A 2,000 square foot gas home built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons. A home built from 1980 to 1999 is 2.8 tons, and a home built in 2010 or later is 2.0 tons. Security-Widefield has homes in each period, including 27.3% from 1980 to 1999.
Example prices and rebates in Security-Widefield
For the example home, our estimate tool gives a ducted heat pump range of $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates. After rebates, the range is $16,400 to $30,200. The modeled electrical requirement is 30 A. A site visit confirms the panel and circuit work needed for the selected equipment.
For that same gas-heated example, dual fuel is $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $13,000 to $24,200 after rebates. Dual fuel costs less in this example because it retains the gas furnace. The choice depends on furnace condition, duct condition, and the homeowner's preference for an all-electric system or a furnace backup.
A 1,500 square foot, one story home without ducts uses 3 indoor units in the ductless example. Its range is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $10,800 to $18,200 after rebates. The state discount is $1,000 for every Colorado home and applies to each of the three system types. We file every rebate for the homeowner, and the Colorado state discount comes off the invoice.
ZIP code differences in Security-Widefield
ZIP code 80911 has 12,516 homes and a median year built of 1979. It has 16.9% of homes built before 1960 and 8.5% built in 2010 or later. Its 77.6% gas heat share closely matches Security-Widefield at 77.9%, so ducted and dual fuel evaluations should start with the existing furnace and ducts.
ZIP code 80925 differs from 80911 in age and housing form. It has 5,870 homes, a median year built of 2011, and 55.2% built in 2010 or later. Detached houses make up 96.5% of homes there, compared with 92.8% in 80911. Newer construction can produce a lower heat load, which the sizing calculation confirms.
Electric heat is nearly the same across the ZIP codes, at 19.6% in 80911 and 19.1% in 80925. Multi-unit buildings differ more, at 3.5% in 80911 and 1.4% in 80925. Ductless equipment fits homes without ducts in either ZIP, while most detached homes warrant a ducted or dual fuel assessment. Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days.
Security-Widefield in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security-Widefield | 13,770 | 1982 | 15.4% | 12.5% | 77.9% | 19.1% | 1.6% |
| El Paso County | 296,753 | 1988 | 12.4% | 15.2% | 69.4% | 24.8% | 3.9% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80911 | Security-Widefield | 12,516 | 1979 | 77.6% | Other or not sure | Yes |
| 80925 | Colorado Springs | 5,870 | 2011 | 77% | Colorado Springs Utilities | Yes |
Systems and rebates in El Paso County
- Ducted heat pump in El Paso CountyPrices by home age and the El Paso rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in El Paso CountyPrices by home age and the El Paso rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in El Paso CountyPrices by home age and the El Paso rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in El Paso County$1,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in El Paso CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
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Questions we hear
Which heat pump fits a gas-heated Security-Widefield home?
Utility gas heats 77.9% of Security-Widefield homes. A ducted heat pump fits a home with ducts that pass inspection. Dual fuel fits a gas-heated home with a furnace worth keeping, because the furnace remains for the coldest hours. We measure the home and inspect the ducts and electrical panel before selecting equipment.
What rebates apply in Security-Widefield?
The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and to any of the three system types. The discount is $1,000. For the gas-heated example home, total ducted rebates are $1,000, and total dual fuel rebates are $1,000. We file every rebate, and the state discount comes off the invoice.
How is a Security-Widefield heat pump sized?
Our estimate tool uses 1°F outdoors, 70°F indoors, and 5,300 ft for sizing. At that elevation, an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. The 2,000 square foot, two story gas example built from 1960 to 1979 has a calculated load of 3.2 tons and a modeled 30 A electrical requirement.
What does a ductless system cost for a home without ducts?
For the 1,500 square foot, one story example home without ducts, the estimate uses 3 indoor units. The price before rebates is $11,800 to $19,200, and the price after rebates is $10,800 to $18,200. Each indoor unit covers 500 sq ft in our estimate. Ductless systems fit additions, condos, and homes without ducts.
How do 80911 and 80925 affect system selection?
ZIP code 80911 has a median year built of 1979, while 80925 has a median year built of 2011. Homes built in 2010 or later account for 8.5% in 80911 and 55.2% in 80925. We calculate the heat load for the individual home, since newer construction can have a lower design load than an older house.