Ductless mini-split installs in Weld County
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Weld County, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for an address in Weld County in about two minutes.
Ductless mini-splits in Weld County homes
Ductless mini-splits heat and cool without using a home's ductwork. They move heat instead of burning fuel. Census figures show Weld County has 125,033 homes, with a median build year of 2000. That is newer than Colorado's 1987 median. Yet 12% of county homes were built before 1960, where absent or undersized ducts are more likely. A ductless system gives those homes room by room heating and cooling.
Detached houses account for 73.1% of Weld County homes, above Colorado's 61.8%. That makes wall mounted indoor units a strong fit for many houses, additions, and rooms that do not heat evenly. Multiunit buildings make up 16% of county homes, below Colorado's 26.9%. Ductless equipment also suits condos, where extending central ductwork is difficult.
Gas heats 73.9% of Weld County homes, compared with 66.7% statewide. Electricity heats 17.1%, and propane heats 6.7%. A ductless mini-split can replace electric heat, serve a propane heated home, or add heating and cooling to a gas heated home. We measure the home and check the electrical panel before installation.
Ductless homes town by town in Weld County
Greeley has 41,134 homes, a median build year of 1984, and 32.1% multiunit buildings. Its older housing and apartments make ductless units useful where ducts are missing. Windsor has 14,432 homes and a 2007 median build year. Firestone has 6,094 homes with a 2007 median. Both have 13.4% and 13.7% multiunit buildings, respectively. Evans has 7,211 homes, a 2002 median, and 20.3% multiunit buildings. Room by room equipment fits each town's mix of houses and attached homes.
Frederick has 96.3% detached homes and 88.4% gas heat. Dacono has a 2010 median build year, with 49.9% built in 2010 or later. Johnstown has 6,647 homes and 39% built in 2010 or later. Mead has 90.8% detached homes. Severance has a 2012 median and 60.1% built in 2010 or later. Newer homes in these towns still suit ductless additions, garages, and spaces beyond the existing duct system.
Fort Lupton has a 1978 median build year and 27.8% built before 1960. Eaton has 18.6% built before 1960. Ault has 39.5%, and Gilcrest has a 1975 median. Older homes in these towns deserve a room by room layout review. Hudson, Keenesburg, Kersey, La Salle, Lochbuie, Milliken, Nunn, Pierce, Platteville, and Berthoud each have mostly detached homes. Ductless units suit additions and homes without ducts in each of these towns.
Aristocrat Ranchettes has 41.8% propane heat. Briggsdale has 78.4% propane heat, Grover has 66.7%, and Raymer (New Raymer) has 79.1%. Ductless heating gives these homes an electric option. Garden City has 82.7% multiunit buildings, the county's highest town figure. Its attached homes are a direct fit for compact ductless layouts.
Ductless price by Weld County home age
Our estimate tool prices a 1,500 square foot, one story home with electric heat and no ducts. For homes built before 1960, the ductless price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates. For homes built from 1960 to 1979, it is $11,800 to $19,200. The price is $11,800 to $19,200 for homes built from 1980 to 1999. These ranges account for a system designed for the home rather than a square footage shortcut.
For homes built from 2000 to 2009, the ductless price is $11,800 to $19,200. For homes built in 2010 or later, it is $11,800 to $19,200. County housing is concentrated in these newer groups. Census figures place 25.5% of homes in the 2000 to 2009 group and 24% in the 2010 or later group. A site visit still determines indoor unit locations and electrical work.
Indoor unit count also changes the price. One indoor unit is $5,800 to $9,400, two are $8,800 to $14,300, and three are $11,800 to $19,200. Four indoor units are $14,800 to $24,100, while five are $17,800 to $28,900. Our estimate tool uses about 500 sq ft per indoor unit. It prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote.
Sizing ductless equipment for Weld County
We size each air source system 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. At the design temperature, the equipment delivers 2 units of heat per unit of electricity. These conditions are why a capacity calculation matters before choosing outdoor and indoor equipment.
A 2,000 square foot, two story gas heated home built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons. The same example built from 1960 to 1979 needs 3.2 tons, while a 1980 to 1999 home needs 2.8 tons. The 2000 to 2009 example needs 2.4 tons. A home built in 2010 or later needs 2.0 tons. Build year changes the design load, so it changes equipment selection.
For the 1,500 square foot ductless example, our estimate tool uses 3 indoor units. We also check the electrical panel. The 2,000 square foot example needs a 30 A breaker. Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days.
Ductless rebates in Weld County
Our estimate tool identifies three rebates for a ductless mini-split replacing electric heat: the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). Their total is $4,700 for a 3 ton system. For an Xcel Energy customer with gas heat, the programs are the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500), totaling $7,000. Xcel Energy rebates require Xcel Energy service and an existing gas furnace, gas boiler, propane, or electric heating system, depending on the rebate.
The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and any of the three system types. It comes off the invoice. The Power Ahead Colorado rebate applies to Weld County homes and any of the three system types. The Xcel Energy gas rebate is $1,500 per ton of heating. The Xcel Energy electric rebate is $750 per ton of heating. The state discount is $1,000, and Power Ahead Colorado is $1,500.
Efficiency Works, Boulder County income qualified, Holy Cross Energy, Mountain Parks Electric, Gunnison County Electric, San Miguel Power, and Sangre de Cristo Electric rebates do not apply here. There is no income qualified program listed for Weld County. We file every rebate for the homeowner. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
How ductless compares with other systems
Ductless is the direct choice for homes without ducts, additions, and condos. A ducted heat pump uses existing ducts to heat and cool the whole home. A dual fuel system keeps a gas furnace for the coldest hours. In the 2,000 square foot 2000 to 2009 example, ducted equipment is $12,800 to $24,600 before rebates. Dual fuel is $10,200 to $19,800. The ductless 1,500 square foot example is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates.
For a 2 ton system, ducted pricing is $12,800 to $18,000 and dual fuel is $10,200 to $14,400. At 3 tons, ducted is $17,400 to $24,600 and dual fuel is $14,000 to $19,800. At 4 tons, ducted is $22,100 to $31,200 and dual fuel is $17,900 to $25,200. At 5 tons, ducted is $26,800 to $37,800 and dual fuel is $21,700 to $30,600. These comparisons show why capacity and duct conditions decide the right system.
The ductless price includes the outdoor unit, wall mounted indoor units, line sets, a standard 240V circuit, and permit. Brands we install include Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane. An online estimate takes about two minutes. A winter gas bill makes it more accurate.
Weld County towns
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley | 41,134 | 1984 | 15.5% | 14% | 76.2% | 19.6% | 2.3% |
| Windsor | 14,432 | 2007 | 4.6% | 43.2% | 77.8% | 18.8% | 1.3% |
| Evans | 7,211 | 2002 | 6.9% | 16.6% | 82.9% | 15.2% | 0.7% |
| Firestone | 6,094 | 2007 | 1.1% | 36.9% | 82.3% | 15.2% | 1.1% |
| Frederick | 5,584 | 2007 | 3% | 39.8% | 88.4% | 10.8% | 0.1% |
| Dacono | 2,295 | 2010 | 2% | 49.9% | 79.7% | 17.4% | 2.9% |
| Johnstown | 6,647 | 2007 | 6.3% | 39% | 79% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| Mead | 1,867 | 2003 | 3.1% | 21.4% | 90.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Fort Lupton | 2,922 | 1978 | 27.8% | 4.2% | 72.8% | 23% | 3% |
| Eaton | 2,367 | 2001 | 18.6% | 29.7% | 84.5% | 11.7% | 2.3% |
| Severance | 3,190 | 2012 | 5% | 60.1% | 81.3% | 16.1% | 1.2% |
| Aristocrat Ranchettes | 647 | 1997 | 3.2% | 30.4% | 36.2% | 13% | 41.8% |
| Ault | 866 | 1976 | 39.5% | 23.4% | 85.5% | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Berthoud | 4,636 | 2008 | 8.9% | 48.2% | 81.5% | 16.5% | 1.2% |
| Briggsdale | 40 | 1973 | 47.5% | 0% | 0% | 21.6% | 78.4% |
| Garden City | 179 | 1966 | 40.2% | 20.7% | 68.8% | 29.4% | 1.3% |
| Gilcrest | 310 | 1975 | 18.4% | 0% | 77.9% | 18.5% | 1.1% |
| Grover | 87 | 1972 | 44.8% | 0% | 5.1% | 20.5% | 66.7% |
| Hudson | 642 | 1980 | 19.2% | 23.1% | 84.4% | 10.8% | 4.1% |
| Keenesburg | 688 | 1998 | 21.5% | 32.7% | 86.2% | 9% | 1.8% |
| Kersey | 506 | 1979 | 26.3% | 6.5% | 70.8% | 21.6% | 7.7% |
| La Salle | 1,102 | 1974 | 19.7% | 15.5% | 92.6% | 7.1% | 0.3% |
| Lochbuie | 3,061 | 2005 | 0.8% | 29.5% | 83.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Milliken | 3,152 | 2004 | 4.1% | 23% | 82.8% | 14.6% | 1.8% |
| Nunn | 217 | 1975 | 29.5% | 17.5% | 90.7% | 6% | 3.3% |
| Pierce | 443 | 1979 | 8.6% | 25.3% | 92.1% | 5.2% | 0% |
| Platteville | 996 | 1993 | 14% | 11.8% | 82.1% | 17.5% | 0.4% |
| Raymer (New Raymer) | 45 | 1938 | 62.2% | 4.4% | 9.3% | 11.6% | 79.1% |
- Heat pumps in Greeley41,134 homes, median year built 1984.
- Heat pumps in Windsor14,432 homes, median year built 2007.
- Heat pumps in Evans7,211 homes, median year built 2002.
- Heat pumps in Firestone6,094 homes, median year built 2007.
- Heat pumps in Frederick5,584 homes, median year built 2007.
- Heat pumps in Dacono2,295 homes, median year built 2010.
- Heat pumps in Johnstown6,647 homes, median year built 2007.
- Heat pumps in Mead1,867 homes, median year built 2003.
- Heat pumps in Fort Lupton2,922 homes, median year built 1978.
- Heat pumps in Eaton2,367 homes, median year built 2001.
- Heat pumps in Severance3,190 homes, median year built 2012.
- Heat pumps in Aristocrat Ranchettes647 homes, median year built 1997.
- Heat pumps in Ault866 homes, median year built 1976.
- Heat pumps in Berthoud4,636 homes, median year built 2008.
- Heat pumps in Gilcrest310 homes, median year built 1975.
- Heat pumps in Hudson642 homes, median year built 1980.
- Heat pumps in Keenesburg688 homes, median year built 1998.
- Heat pumps in Kersey506 homes, median year built 1979.
- Heat pumps in La Salle1,102 homes, median year built 1974.
- Heat pumps in Lochbuie3,061 homes, median year built 2005.
- Heat pumps in Milliken3,152 homes, median year built 2004.
- Heat pumps in Pierce443 homes, median year built 1979.
- Heat pumps in Platteville996 homes, median year built 1993.
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Questions we hear
Which Weld County homes suit ductless mini-splits?
Ductless systems suit homes without ducts, additions, condos, and rooms that need separate temperature control. Weld County has 12% of homes built before 1960, where missing or small ducts are more likely. Greeley has 32.1% multiunit buildings, and Garden City has 82.7%. Those housing types are strong candidates for room by room ductless layouts.
How many indoor units will my ductless system need?
The estimate uses about 500 sq ft per indoor unit. One indoor unit is priced at $5,800 to $9,400, while three are $11,800 to $19,200. The 1,500 square foot ductless example uses 3 indoor units. We measure the home before installation to place each unit for the rooms it serves.
What rebates apply to a ductless mini-split in Weld County?
A ductless system replacing electric heat can qualify for the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500), totaling $4,700 for a 3 ton system. A gas heated home with Xcel Energy can qualify for the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500), totaling $7,000. The Colorado state discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
How do you size a ductless mini-split in Weld County?
We size equipment to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors, using 5,300 ft elevation. Air source equipment loses 18% of heat output at that elevation. A 2,000 square foot, two story gas home built from 2000 to 2009 has a design load of 2.4 tons. We also inspect the electrical panel and ducts when present.
What is included in a ductless mini-split price?
The price includes an outdoor unit, wall mounted indoor units, line sets, a standard 240V circuit, and permit. The 1,500 square foot ductless example is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates. Most installations take one day. A job with several ductless indoor units can take two or three days. Brands include Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane.