Installs in Westminster
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Westminster, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Westminster address in about two minutes.
Westminster homes and heat pump choices
Westminster has 50,166 homes across 31.618 square miles. Census figures show 47,995 occupied homes, with a median build year of 1987 and 5.7 median rooms. Those figures match Colorado's median build year and room count, but Westminster's housing mix calls for more than one system approach.
The largest construction group is homes built from 1980 to 1999, at 41.8%. That is above Adams County's 27% and Colorado's 28.7%. Homes built before 1960 account for 8.2%, below the county's 13.5% and Colorado's 16.3%. Westminster has fewer of the oldest duct and insulation layouts than either comparison.
Detached houses make up 55.8% of Westminster homes, below Adams County's 62.6% and Colorado's 61.8%. Multi-unit buildings make up 33%, compared with 22.9% in Adams County and 26.9% statewide. A home assessment needs to account for conventional detached homes, apartments, condos, and attached homes.
Owner occupancy is 63.7% in Westminster, below Adams County's 68.9% and Colorado's 66.3%. Attached houses account for 10.3% of local homes, compared with 8.6% in the county. This mix makes duct access, equipment location, and indoor unit placement part of the system decision.
How Westminster homes heat today
Utility gas heats 69.4% of Westminster homes. That is slightly above Adams County's 68.8% and Colorado's 66.7%. A ducted heat pump or a dual-fuel system fits much of this gas-heated housing, depending on duct condition and the homeowner's plan for the existing furnace.
Electricity heats 27.9% of homes, above the county's 27.1% and the state's 25.2%. These homes are candidates for a heat pump that provides heating and cooling. Ductless equipment is a direct fit where there are no ducts, while ducted equipment fits homes with workable duct systems.
Nearby towns show why the existing system matters. Shaw Heights has 82.2% gas heat and 17.5% electric heat, while Federal Heights has 67.2% gas heat and 30.2% electric heat. Sherrelwood has 68.4% gas heat and Northglenn has 67.2%. Westminster sits between these nearby heating patterns, with gas conversion and electric replacement projects in its housing stock.
Westminster's propane share is 0.9%, below Adams County's 2% and Colorado's 4.9%. Wood heats 0.3% of Westminster homes, while solar heats 0.3%. Gas and electric heating account for the clear majority of local replacement decisions.
The right system for Westminster housing
A ducted heat pump fits homes with central ducts that can carry the required airflow. Westminster's 55.8% detached-home share supports many of these projects. We measure the home, then check ducts and the electrical panel before installation. A heat pump moves heat rather than burning fuel, and it also cools the home.
Dual fuel suits gas-heated homes with a furnace worth keeping. The heat pump handles heating and cooling, while the gas furnace covers the coldest hours. This is relevant to Westminster's 69.4% gas-heated share and to the 41.8% of homes built from 1980 to 1999, where existing ducts and furnaces deserve a direct inspection.
Ductless units suit homes without ducts, additions, condos, and other compact layouts. Westminster has 33% of homes in multi-unit buildings, compared with 23% in ZIP code 80031. An indoor unit covers about 500 sq ft in our estimate. The estimate prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote.
The nearby towns have different housing patterns. Shaw Heights is 88% detached housing and 1.9% multi-unit buildings. Federal Heights is 17.6% detached housing and 32.2% multi-unit buildings. Those contrasts change the likely starting point between ducted, dual-fuel, and ductless equipment.
Sizing a heat pump for Westminster
Our estimate tool sizes Westminster equipment to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. It uses an elevation of 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output, so equipment selection must account for altitude as well as the home's heat loss.
For the example 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas-heated home built from 1980 to 1999, the design load is 2.8 tons. The estimate calls for a 30 A breaker. At the design temperature, the selected equipment delivers 2 units of heat for each unit of electricity.
Build era changes the load. A comparable home built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons, while a home built from 1960 to 1979 needs 3.2 tons. A home built from 2000 to 2009 needs 2.4 tons, and one built in 2010 or later needs 2.0 tons.
Westminster's 41.8% share from 1980 to 1999 makes the example a useful starting point. Its 12.7% share built from 2000 to 2009 and 10.9% share built in 2010 or later require separate sizing inputs. We measure each home rather than selecting equipment from floor area alone.
Westminster heat pump prices and rebates
For the example home, our estimate tool gives a ducted heat pump price of $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates. After rebates, the range is $8,400 to $21,200. A dual-fuel system is $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates.
For a 1,500 square foot home without ducts, the ductless example uses 3 indoor units. The price is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,800 to $15,200 after rebates. The same ductless price range applies to the 1,500 square foot example across the listed build groups.
Homes with electric heat receive $4,700 for a 3-ton ducted heat pump, while gas-heated homes receive $7,000 for that same equipment type and size. The gas-heated total includes the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The electric-heated total includes the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500).
Xcel Energy customers who now heat with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane qualify for $1,500 per ton of heating on any of the three system types. Xcel Energy customers with electric heat qualify for $750 per ton of heating. Every Colorado home qualifies for the $1,000 State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount, and Adams County homes qualify for $1,500 from Power Ahead Colorado. We file every rebate, and the state discount comes off the invoice.
How Westminster ZIP codes differ
ZIP code 80021 has 17,353 homes and a median build year of 1994. Its 45.1% multi-unit-building share is the highest of the listed Westminster ZIP codes, and its detached-home share is 47.1%. With 29.2% electric heat and 67.6% gas heat, ductless and ducted heat pump assessments both fit this ZIP code.
ZIP code 80031 has 15,377 homes and a median build year of 1985. It has the highest gas-heating share at 74.1%, along with the highest detached-home share at 61.7%. Its 23% multi-unit share is below Westminster's 33%, so a ducted heat pump or dual fuel is a strong starting point for its detached, gas-heated homes.
ZIP code 80234 has 12,814 homes and a median build year of 1991. Electricity heats 29.8% of homes, the highest share among these ZIP codes, while gas heats 67.6%. Its multi-unit share is 39.6%, between 80021 and 80031. Ductless systems suit its condos and homes without ducts, while ducted systems suit homes with usable central ducts.
The build eras also differ. Homes built in 2010 or later make up 25.6% of 80021, compared with 10.4% in 80031 and 9.1% in 80234. Homes built before 1960 account for 7% in 80031, above 1.1% in 80021 and 2% in 80234. These differences affect the starting design load and the inspection of existing ducts.
Westminster in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 50,166 | 1987 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 69.4% | 27.9% | 0.9% |
| Adams County | 191,765 | 1990 | 13.5% | 14.9% | 68.8% | 27.1% | 2% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80021 | Westminster | 17,353 | 1994 | 67.6% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80031 | Westminster | 15,377 | 1985 | 74.1% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80234 | Westminster | 12,814 | 1991 | 67.6% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Adams County
- Ducted heat pump in Adams CountyPrices by home age and the Adams rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Adams CountyPrices by home age and the Adams rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Adams CountyPrices by home age and the Adams rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Adams County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Adams CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
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Questions we hear
What heat pump works for a Westminster home with a gas furnace?
A ducted heat pump fits a home with usable central ducts. Dual fuel fits a gas-heated home that will keep its furnace for the coldest hours. Gas heats 69.4% of Westminster homes. For the example home, a ducted system is $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates, while dual fuel is $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates.
How are Westminster heat pumps sized?
Our estimate tool uses 1°F outdoors, 70°F indoors, and 5,300 ft for Westminster sizing. Air-source equipment loses 18% of output at that elevation. The 2,000 square foot, 2-story example home built from 1980 to 1999 has a design load of 2.8 tons and needs a 30 A breaker.
What rebates apply to a gas-heated Westminster home?
A gas-heated home receiving a 3-ton ducted heat pump has $7,000 in total rebates. That total 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. Adams County homes qualify for the Power Ahead Colorado rebate. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
Are ductless heat pumps a fit for Westminster condos?
Yes. Ductless units suit condos, additions, and homes without ducts. Multi-unit buildings account for 33% of Westminster homes. The share reaches 45.1% in ZIP code 80021 and 39.6% in 80234. For the 1,500 square foot ductless example, 3 indoor units cost $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates.
How long does a Westminster heat pump installation take?
Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days. Before installation, we measure the home and check the ducts and electrical panel. The online estimate takes about two minutes, and a winter gas bill makes it more accurate. Brands we install include Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier and Trane.