Installs in Timnath
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Timnath, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Timnath address in about two minutes.
Timnath homes are newer than Larimer County homes
Census figures count 2,855 homes in Timnath, with 2,658 occupied. The median home was built in 2015 and has 7.4 rooms. Larimer County has 161,882 homes, a 1993 median build year, and 6 rooms. Timnath housing is newer and larger, which points toward systems sized around recent construction rather than countywide averages.
Homes built in 2010 or later make up 85.2% of Timnath housing. That compares with 19% in Larimer County and 14% across Colorado. Only 0.7% of Timnath homes were built before 1960, versus 10.2% in the county and 16.3% statewide. Most local projects start with newer envelopes and existing central equipment.
Detached houses account for 81.7% of Timnath homes. That is above Larimer County at 64.7% and Colorado at 61.8%. Owner occupancy is 84.3%, compared with 64.3% in the county. The town has 8.9% of homes in multi-unit buildings, well below the county figure of 24.1%.
Timnath covers 7.308 square miles. Its 2,658 occupied homes place most heat pump choices in newer, owner-occupied housing.
Timnath differs from nearby towns
Fort Collins is 5 miles away and has 73,332 homes. Its median build year is 1992, compared with 2015 in Timnath. Homes built in 2010 or later make up 16.5% of Fort Collins housing, against 85.2% here. Fort Collins also has 36.4% multi-unit housing, while Timnath has 8.9%.
Windsor is 5 miles away, with 14,432 homes and a 2007 median build year. Its 43.2% share of homes built in 2010 or later is below Timnath's 85.2%. Windsor has 81.9% detached homes, close to Timnath's 81.7%, so both towns have many homes suited to ducted equipment or dual fuel.
Severance is 7 miles away and has a 2012 median build year. Its 60.1% share of homes built in 2010 or later trails Timnath. Loveland is 10 miles away, with a 1993 median build year and 16.7% newer homes. Timnath's newer stock calls for a room-by-room load calculation, not a size chosen from older nearby housing.
How Timnath homes heat today
Utility gas heats 90.4% of Timnath homes. That exceeds Larimer County at 70.4%, Colorado at 66.7%, Fort Collins at 67.8%, Windsor at 77.8%, Severance at 81.3%, and Loveland at 76.9%. A gas furnace replacement is the central heat pump decision for most local homeowners.
Electricity heats 8.7% of Timnath homes, compared with 23.4% in Larimer County and 25.2% statewide. Propane heats 0.8%, below the county share of 4%. Electric and propane homes need their own rebate and equipment review rather than a gas-home assumption.
A heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel, and it also cools. A ducted heat pump fits many of Timnath's detached homes with usable central ducts. Dual fuel fits gas-heated homes that want to retain their furnace for the coldest hours. We measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation.
Three heat pump paths for Timnath homes
Ducted heat pumps suit the 81.7% detached-house share in Timnath when the duct system can carry the required airflow. The typical 2010-or-later local home is a strong starting point for this path. We install Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane equipment, then match the system to the home rather than its floor area alone.
Dual fuel keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours and uses the heat pump for heating and cooling. Since 90.4% of Timnath homes use utility gas, this path matches much of the town's current equipment. It also fits homeowners who want a heat pump while retaining their existing gas heating backup.
Ductless units suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Timnath has 8.9% of homes in multi-unit buildings, while Fort Collins has 36.4% and Loveland has 24.9%. Ductless systems provide separate indoor units where central ducts are absent or too small. Jobs with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days. Most other installs take 1 day.
Sizing a Timnath heat pump
Our estimate tool sizes for 5°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. It uses an elevation of 5,300 ft, where an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, the estimate uses a COP of 2. These conditions matter because altitude and deep cold reduce air-source output.
For the example home, a 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas-heated home built in 2010 or later, the design load is 1.9 tons. The estimate calls for a 20 A breaker. This example reflects the 85.2% local share built in 2010 or later, but each home still needs measured ducts, panel capacity, and a load calculation.
Older construction changes the load. A 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built before 1960 sizes at 3.2 tons, while the 2010-or-later example sizes at 1.9 tons. Timnath has only 0.7% of homes built before 1960, compared with 8.9% in Fort Collins and 11.4% in Loveland. Those older homes need a different sizing starting point.
Timnath heat pump prices and rebates
For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas example, a ducted heat pump costs $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates. The price after rebates is $9,000 to $17,500. A dual-fuel system costs $10,200 to $17,100 before rebates and $6,400 to $13,300 after rebates. Our estimate tool provides these price ranges, sizes, and rebate calculations.
For a gas-heated home, the 3-ton ducted rebate total is $5,500. The programs in that total are the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500) and the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). The same 3-ton dual-fuel gas-home total is $5,500, from the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500) and the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
For a home on electric heat, the 3-ton ducted total is $1,000, from the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). A propane home has $1,000, from the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). A ductless system replacing electric heat has $1,000, from the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
Timnath ZIP code 80547
ZIP code 80547 contains 2,843 homes, nearly all of Timnath's 2,855 homes. Its median build year is 2015, the same as the town figure. Homes built in 2010 or later represent 84.6% in the ZIP code, close to 85.2% for Timnath. Local estimates should still use the actual home details, not a ZIP code average.
Gas heat reaches 90.5% in 80547, nearly the same as Timnath at 90.4%. Electric heat is 8.7% in both. Propane is 0.8% in both. The ZIP code has 82.6% detached homes, slightly above the town figure of 81.7%, and 9% multi-unit housing, close to 8.9%.
A 1,500 square foot ductless example uses 3 indoor units and costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates. Its after-rebate range is $10,800 to $18,200. Our estimate tool takes about 2 minutes, and a winter gas bill makes its result more accurate. It gives a useful first step before we measure the house, ducts, and electrical panel.
Timnath in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timnath | 2,855 | 2015 | 0.7% | 85.2% | 90.4% | 8.7% | 0.8% |
| Larimer County | 161,882 | 1993 | 10.2% | 19% | 70.4% | 23.4% | 4% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80547 | Timnath | 2,843 | 2015 | 90.5% | Other or not sure | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Larimer County
- Ducted heat pump in Larimer CountyPrices by home age and the Larimer rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Larimer CountyPrices by home age and the Larimer rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Larimer CountyPrices by home age and the Larimer rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Larimer County$5,500 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Larimer 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 most Timnath homes?
Ducted and dual-fuel systems fit much of Timnath's housing. Census figures show that 81.7% of homes are detached houses, 85.2% were built in 2010 or later, and 90.4% use utility gas. A ducted heat pump uses suitable existing ducts. Dual fuel retains the gas furnace for the coldest hours.
How is a Timnath heat pump sized?
We size for 5°F outdoors, 70°F indoors, and 5,300 ft. At that elevation, our calculation includes 18% of lost air-source heat output. The 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas example built in 2010 or later has a design load of 1.9 tons and uses a 20 A breaker.
What rebates apply to a gas-heated Timnath home?
A 3-ton ducted heat pump for a gas-heated home has total rebates of $5,500. Those programs are the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500) and the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). A 3-ton dual-fuel gas system has $5,500 from the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500) and the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). The state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
What do the example systems cost in Timnath?
For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas example, ducted equipment costs $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates and $9,000 to $17,500 after rebates. Dual fuel costs $10,200 to $17,100 before rebates and $6,400 to $13,300 after rebates. The example home was built in 2010 or later, which represents 85.2% of Timnath homes.
How does ZIP code 80547 differ from Timnath?
ZIP code 80547 has 2,843 homes, while Timnath has 2,855. Both have a 2015 median build year and 8.7% electric heat. The ZIP code has 90.5% gas heat versus 90.4% townwide. Detached homes account for 82.6% in 80547 and 81.7% in Timnath.