Installs in Wellington
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Wellington, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Wellington address in about two minutes.
Wellington homes favor central heat pump systems
Census figures count 4,059 homes in Wellington, with 4,018 occupied. The median home was built in 2010 and has 6.5 rooms. Larimer County has 161,882 homes, a 1993 median build year, and 6 rooms. Wellington homes are newer and slightly larger by these measures, which points toward careful use of existing central equipment.
Detached houses make up 90.1% of Wellington homes. That is above Larimer County at 64.7% and Colorado at 61.8%. Multiunit buildings make up 2.7% in Wellington, compared with 24.1% in the county and 26.9% statewide. Ducted heat pumps and dual fuel systems fit much of Wellington's detached housing. Ductless systems serve the smaller group of homes without central ducts.
Owner occupied homes account for 81.5% in Wellington, compared with 64.3% in Larimer County and 66.3% in Colorado. Homes built in 2010 or later make up 50.8% of Wellington housing, well above 19% in the county and 14% statewide. Many Wellington homes start with newer ducts and electrical equipment, but we still inspect both before selecting a system.
Wellington housing compared with nearby towns
Wellington's 2010 median build year is newer than Laporte at 1976, Fort Collins at 1992, and Nunn at 1975. Timnath has a 2015 median build year. Homes built in 2010 or later account for 50.8% in Wellington, compared with 0% in Laporte, 16.5% in Fort Collins, 17.5% in Nunn, and 85.2% in Timnath.
Only 3.8% of Wellington homes were built before 1960. That compares with 11.1% in Laporte, 8.9% in Fort Collins, and 29.5% in Nunn. Older homes are more likely to lack ducts or have small ducts. Those homes deserve a close duct review, and ductless equipment is a strong option where central distribution does not fit the house.
Wellington has 90.1% detached houses. That is close to Nunn at 91.2%, above Timnath at 81.7%, and well above Laporte at 64.3% and Fort Collins at 52.9%. Wellington's multiunit share is 2.7%, below Laporte at 19.5%, Fort Collins at 36.4%, and Timnath at 8.9%. This mix favors central systems for many homes and ductless layouts for condos or additions.
How Wellington homes heat today
Utility gas heats 84.9% of Wellington homes. That is above Larimer County at 70.4%, Colorado at 66.7%, Laporte at 79.9%, and Fort Collins at 67.8%. It is below Nunn at 90.7% and Timnath at 90.4%. Gas furnaces are the starting point for most Wellington heat pump replacements.
Electricity heats 14.6% of Wellington homes, compared with 23.4% in Larimer County and 25.2% in Colorado. Propane heats 0% in Wellington, while the county has 4% and Colorado has 4.9%. Existing fuel matters for both equipment selection and rebate review. Xcel supplies gas in Wellington.
A ducted heat pump moves heat through existing ducts and also cools. It fits detached homes with workable central ducts. Dual fuel keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours while the heat pump handles the rest of the heating season. Ductless heat pumps fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos.
Choosing among Wellington heat pump systems
Ducted heat pumps fit much of Wellington's 90.1% detached housing, especially homes with central ducts. The town's 50.8% share of homes built in 2010 or later supports a detailed review of the ducts already in place. We measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel before installation. A system must match the home's heat loss, duct capacity, and electrical setup.
Dual fuel is a direct choice for many of the 84.9% of Wellington homes using utility gas. It retains the gas furnace for the coldest hours. That approach gives a homeowner a heat pump for heating and cooling without removing the furnace. For the gas-heated example home, dual fuel also uses the same rebate total as a ducted heat pump.
Ductless equipment is best for the 2.7% of Wellington homes in multiunit buildings, plus homes without ducts and additions. It works well where duct changes would not fit the home. The ductless example is a 1,500 square foot home. Our estimate tool uses 3 indoor units for that example.
Sizing equipment for Wellington conditions
Our estimate tool sizes for an outdoor design temperature of 5°F, an indoor design temperature of 70°F, and an elevation of 5,300 ft. Air-source units lose 18% of heat output at that elevation. At the design temperature, our settings use a coefficient of performance of 2. We size equipment for those conditions instead of choosing it by floor area alone.
The example home is a 2,000 square foot, 2 story home with a gas furnace, built in 2010 or later. Its design heat load is 1.9 tons and its example electrical requirement is a 20 A breaker. A similar home built before 1960 has a 3.2 tons design load. A similar home built from 2000 to 2009 has a 2.3 tons design load.
Construction period changes the expected load. For a similar 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas home, the 1960 to 1979 example is 3.0 tons. The 1980 to 1999 example is 2.7 tons. The online estimate takes about 2 minutes, and a winter gas bill makes it more accurate. We confirm the final design through on-site measurement.
Wellington prices and heat pump rebates
For the example home, our estimate tool places a ducted heat pump at $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates. After rebates, the range is $9,000 to $17,500. A dual fuel system is $10,200 to $17,100 before rebates and $6,400 to $13,300 after rebates. The lower dual fuel starting range reflects keeping the existing gas furnace rather than replacing all central heating equipment.
The gas-heated example receives $5,500 in rebates. That total includes the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500) and the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). The Xcel Energy rebate applies to Xcel Energy customers whose homes now heat with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane. It applies to any of the 3 systems. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and comes off the invoice.
A home heated by electricity receives $1,000 for a 3-ton ducted heat pump, from the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). A propane home receives $1,000, from the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). We file every rebate for the homeowner. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
How 80549 differs from Wellington
The 80549 ZIP code has 5,131 homes, while Wellington has 4,059 homes. Its median build year is 2008, compared with 2010 in Wellington. Homes built in 2010 or later account for 43% in 80549 and 50.8% in Wellington. The ZIP code profile covers housing beyond the town figures, so a home address and construction details matter in the estimate.
Gas heat reaches 73.8% in 80549, below Wellington's 84.9%. Electricity reaches 13.8% in 80549 and 14.6% in Wellington. Propane reaches 7% in 80549, while Wellington reports 0%. Fuel verification is important before setting a rebate path or deciding between a ducted replacement and dual fuel.
Detached houses make up 91.4% of 80549 homes, close to Wellington's 90.1%. Multiunit buildings account for 2.4% in 80549 and 2.7% in Wellington. The 1,500 square foot ductless example costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $10,800 to $18,200 after rebates for an electric-heated home. Most installs take 1 day. Jobs with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days.
Wellington in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 4,059 | 2010 | 3.8% | 50.8% | 84.9% | 14.6% | 0% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80549 | Wellington | 5,131 | 2008 | 73.8% | 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.
Other towns we install in
Questions we hear
Which system fits a newer Wellington house?
Wellington has 50.8% of homes built in 2010 or later and 90.1% detached houses. A ducted heat pump fits a home with usable central ducts. Dual fuel fits a gas-heated home that keeps its furnace for the coldest hours. The example 2,000 square foot, 2 story gas home built in 2010 or later has a design heat load of 1.9 tons.
What rebates apply to a Wellington gas-heated home?
The gas-heated example has $5,500 in rebates, including the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500) and the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000). The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and comes off the invoice. The Xcel Energy rebate applies to qualifying Xcel Energy customers with gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane heat. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
Why does elevation affect heat pump sizing in Wellington?
We size for 5°F outdoors, 70°F indoors, and an elevation of 5,300 ft. An air-source heat pump loses 18% of heat output at that elevation. At the design temperature, our settings use a coefficient of performance of 2. We measure the home and inspect the ducts and electrical panel before choosing the equipment.
How does 80549 differ from Wellington housing?
The 80549 ZIP code has 5,131 homes and a 2008 median build year. Wellington has 4,059 homes and a 2010 median build year. Gas heat is 73.8% in 80549 versus 84.9% in Wellington. Propane is 7% in 80549 and 0% in Wellington, which makes existing fuel important during system and rebate review.
What does ductless cost for the example home?
The 1,500 square foot ductless example uses 3 indoor units. Its price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates. For an electric-heated home, the after-rebate range is $10,800 to $18,200. Ductless heat pumps fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. They also provide cooling.