Installs in Superior
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Superior, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Superior address in about two minutes.
Superior homes and nearby housing
Census figures count 4,907 homes in Superior, with 4,692 occupied. The median home was built in 1997 and has 6.5 rooms. Boulder County has 142,809 homes, a 1986 median build year, and 5.8 median rooms. Superior's housing is newer and larger, so existing ducts are more likely to fit a central heat pump after inspection. Owner occupancy is 61.7%, close to Boulder County's 62.5%.
Homes built from 1980 to 1999 make up 64.5% of Superior housing. That share is 33.4% in Boulder County and 28.7% across Colorado. Homes built before 1960 account for 0.6% locally, compared with 12.5% in the county and 16.3% statewide. Most Superior homes fit the building period used for the example central system.
Superior has 58.7% detached houses and 26.4% homes in multi unit buildings. Boulder County has 57.9% detached houses and 30.7% multi unit buildings. The local mix calls for both ducted systems in houses and ductless systems in attached homes, condos, and homes with limited duct space. Colorado's multi unit share is 26.9%, nearly the same as Superior's.
Superior compared with nearby towns
Louisville is 3 miles away and has 8,304 homes. Its median build year is 1991, compared with 1997 in Superior. Gas heats 77.1% of Louisville homes and 77.1% of Superior homes. Each town has a strong fit for ducted replacement or dual fuel where a gas furnace and usable ducts are already present.
Lafayette is 5 miles away, with 13,323 homes and a 1993 median build year. Its 24.4% electric heat share exceeds Superior's 20.6%, while its 22.5% multi unit share is below Superior's 26.4%. Ductless equipment suits electric heated homes without ducts, while a ducted heat pump suits homes with sound central ducts. Lafayette's 55.5% detached share is also below Superior's 58.7%.
Paragon Estates is 4 miles away and has 338 homes. Its 1972 median build year is older than Superior's 1997, and 15.7% of its homes were built before 1960 versus 0.6% in Superior. Eldorado Springs, also 5 miles away, has a 1965 median build year and 36.5% built before 1960. Those older homes need careful duct and electrical checks before choosing equipment.
How Superior homes heat today
Utility gas heats 77.1% of Superior homes. That is higher than Boulder County's 69.9% and Colorado's 66.7%. Xcel supplies gas here. A ducted heat pump replaces heating and cooling through existing ducts, while a dual fuel system keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours.
Electricity heats 20.6% of Superior homes, below Boulder County's 24.3% and Colorado's 25.2%. For electric heated homes without ducts, ductless units provide heating and cooling room by room. They also fit additions, condos, and attached homes where adding central ducts is impractical.
Propane heats 1.9% of local homes, compared with 3.1% in Boulder County. Solar heats 0.5%, equal to the statewide share. Wood, fuel oil, and other or no fuel each account for 0% in Superior. We select equipment from Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane after measuring the home.
Choosing a system for Superior housing
A ducted heat pump fits many of Superior's 58.7% detached houses, especially homes from 1980 to 1999. We check duct condition, duct size, and the electrical panel before installation. Heat pumps move heat instead of burning fuel, and they also cool the home.
Dual fuel fits gas heated homes that have a working furnace and ducts. It pairs a heat pump with that furnace, which takes over during the coldest hours. This setup aligns with Superior's 77.1% gas heat share and the 64.5% share of homes built from 1980 to 1999.
Ductless fits homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Superior has 14.1% attached houses, 18.3% homes in buildings with 2 to 9 units, and 8.1% in buildings with 10 or more units. A 1,500 square foot ductless example uses 3 indoor units in our estimate.
Sizing for Superior cold and altitude
Our estimate tool sizes the example home to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. It uses 5,300 ft elevation and accounts for 18% lost air source output there. At the design temperature, the estimated unit produces 2 units of heat for each unit of electricity.
The example is a 2,000 square foot, 2 story home with a gas furnace, built from 1980 to 1999. Its design load is 2.8 tons. This building period represents 64.5% of Superior homes, so it is the clearest local pricing example. The electrical plan for this home uses a 30 A breaker.
The same 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas home has a 3.4 tons design load before 1960, 3.2 tons from 1960 to 1979, 2.8 tons from 1980 to 1999, 2.4 tons from 2000 to 2009, and 2.0 tons from 2010 or later. Build year changes the load. We measure the actual home rather than sizing by floor area alone.
Example prices and rebate stacks
For the 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas example, 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 prices reflect the 2.8 tons design load rather than a standard size.
The ductless example covers 1,500 square feet with 3 indoor units. Its price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,800 to $15,200 after rebates. Our settings price up to 5 ductless indoor units, with 500 sq ft of floor area per indoor unit in the estimate.
For a 3 ton ducted heat pump in a gas heated home, total rebates are $7,000. The stack is 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 on electric heat, the 3 ton ducted total is $4,700, from 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 receive different Xcel Energy rebate amounts.
Rebates and ZIP code in Superior
Superior homes qualify for the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount of $1,000 on any of the three systems. The state discount comes off the invoice. Homes in Boulder County also qualify for the Power Ahead Colorado rebate of $1,500. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
For Xcel Energy customers replacing a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane heat, the Xcel Energy rebate is $1,500 per ton of heating on any of the three systems. For Xcel Energy customers replacing electric heat, it is $750 per ton of heating. Households under the program income limit can also receive the Boulder County income qualified rebate of 50% of the price (up to $2,000).
ZIP code 80027 has 13,248 homes and a 1994 median build year. Its gas heat share is 77.2%, almost the same as Superior's 77.1%. Its electric heat share is 21%, above Superior's 20.6%. Detached homes make up 63.7% in 80027, above Superior's 58.7%, while multi unit buildings are 25.2%, below Superior's 26.4%. Homes built in 2010 or later account for 14.7% in 80027 and 9.2% in Superior.
Superior in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior | 4,907 | 1997 | 0.6% | 9.2% | 77.1% | 20.6% | 1.9% |
| 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.
Other towns we install in
Questions we hear
What system fits a typical Superior gas heated home?
A ducted heat pump or a dual fuel system fits a gas heated home with usable ducts. Utility gas heats 77.1% of Superior homes. Dual fuel retains the gas furnace for the coldest hours. For the 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas example built from 1980 to 1999, the design load is 2.8 tons.
How are Superior heat pumps sized?
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 output. The 2,000 square foot, 2 story example built from 1980 to 1999 has a 2.8 tons design load and uses a 30 A breaker.
What rebates apply to a Superior gas heated home?
A 3 ton ducted heat pump in a gas heated home has $7,000 in total rebates. The stack is the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and comes off the invoice. A Boulder County household under the program income limit can receive 50% of the price (up to $2,000).
Is ductless a fit for Superior condos and additions?
Yes. Ductless units suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos, and they provide heating and cooling. Superior has 26.4% of homes in multi unit buildings. The 1,500 square foot ductless example uses 3 indoor units. Its estimated price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,800 to $15,200 after rebates.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
Most installations take 1 day. Jobs with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days. Before work begins, we measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel. An online estimate takes about 2 minutes, and a winter gas bill makes it more accurate.