Installs in Windsor
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Windsor, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Windsor address in about two minutes.
Heat pumps for Windsor homes
Windsor has 14,432 homes across 26.062 square miles. Census figures show that 78.3% are owner occupied, above Weld County at 75.5% and Colorado at 66.3%. That points to many homeowners making long-term equipment decisions for homes they own.
Windsor's median home was built in 2007, later than Weld County's 2000 median and Colorado's 1987 median. Homes built in 2010 or later make up 43.2% of Windsor homes, compared with 24% in Weld County and 14% statewide. Homes built from 2000 to 2009 add another 25.9% of the town's housing.
Windsor homes have a median of 7.3 rooms, compared with 6.2 rooms in Weld County and 5.7 across Colorado. More rooms can mean more spaces to assess for airflow and comfort. We measure the home before choosing equipment size and placement.
Detached houses account for 81.9% of Windsor homes, compared with 73.1% in Weld County and 61.8% across Colorado. A detached house often has room for a central outdoor unit. Condos and smaller multi-unit homes can suit ductless equipment.
Windsor compared with nearby towns
Windsor has 14,432 homes. Severance has 3,190, Timnath has 2,855, Fort Collins has 73,332, and Loveland has 35,330. Windsor sits between the newer, smaller housing stocks in Severance and Timnath and the older, larger stocks in Fort Collins and Loveland.
Windsor's 2007 median build year is earlier than Severance at 2012 and Timnath at 2015. It is later than Fort Collins at 1992 and Loveland at 1993. Homes built in 2010 or later make up 43.2% in Windsor, versus 60.1% in Severance, 85.2% in Timnath, 16.5% in Fort Collins, and 16.7% in Loveland.
Detached homes make up 81.9% of Windsor's housing. That is below Severance at 96.6%, close to Timnath at 81.7%, and above Fort Collins at 52.9% and Loveland at 63.4%. Windsor has more houses suited to central equipment than Fort Collins and Loveland, based on the detached-home share.
Multi-unit buildings account for 13.4% of Windsor homes. That is above Severance at 1.2% and Timnath at 8.9%, while below Fort Collins at 36.4% and Loveland at 24.9%. In this part of Windsor's housing, ductless units can provide heating and cooling without central ducts.
How Windsor homes heat today
Utility gas heats 77.8% of Windsor homes. That is higher than Weld County at 73.9%, Colorado at 66.7%, Fort Collins at 67.8%, and Loveland at 76.9%. It is lower than Severance at 81.3% and Timnath at 90.4%. Many Windsor homes have a gas furnace and ducts already in place.
Electricity heats 18.8% of Windsor homes, compared with 17.1% in Weld County and 25.2% in Colorado. Propane heats 1.3%, below the county's 6.7% and the state's 4.9%. A heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel, and it also cools the home.
A ducted heat pump fits a home with suitable central ducts. Dual fuel keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours. Since 77.8% of Windsor homes use utility gas, both choices match a large share of local homes.
Ductless equipment fits electric-heated homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Electricity heats 18.8% of Windsor homes, and 13.4% are in multi-unit buildings. The right system starts with the home's equipment, duct capacity, layout, and electrical panel.
Systems that fit Windsor's housing
Homes built in 2010 or later account for 43.2% of Windsor's housing, and homes built from 2000 to 2009 account for 25.9%. This newer housing stock is a strong starting point for ducted heat pumps where central ducts fit the equipment. We measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel before installation.
Homes built from 1980 to 1999 account for 18.8% of Windsor homes. Homes built before 1960 account for 4.6%, below Weld County's 12% and Colorado's 16.3%. Older homes are more likely to lack ducts or have small ducts, so ductless equipment is a direct path for homes without central distribution.
A dual-fuel system fits a gas-heated house where the owner wants to retain the furnace for the coldest hours. A ducted heat pump fits when duct size and condition support it. Those decisions matter for Windsor's 81.9% detached-home share, where either central system can fit the home's existing layout.
Windsor has 8.1% of homes in buildings with 2 to 9 units and 5.3% in buildings with 10 or more units. Those homes make up the town's 13.4% multi-unit share. Our estimate tool prices up to 5 ductless indoor units, with 500 sq ft of floor area per indoor unit.
Sizing a heat pump in Windsor
We size air-source equipment for 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our estimate tool uses 5,300 ft, where an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, the estimate uses a coefficient of performance of 2. Correct sizing accounts for cold weather and altitude instead of floor area alone.
Consider the example home, a 2,000 square foot, 2-story home built in 2010 or later with a gas furnace. Its design heat load is 2.0 tons, and its example breaker is 20 A. This example reflects the 43.2% of Windsor homes built in 2010 or later.
Construction period changes the load. A 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built from 2000 to 2009 has a design load of 2.4 tons. The same example built from 1980 to 1999 has 2.8 tons, while one built before 1960 has 3.4 tons. We size the actual home rather than applying one townwide size.
A ducted heat pump suits the example home if the ducts and panel check out. Dual fuel suits the same home when retaining the gas furnace makes sense. A 1,500 square foot ductless example needs 3 indoor units. Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days.
Windsor rebates, prices, and ZIP code
Our estimate tool shows $7,000 in rebates for a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home. The total stacks 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 comes off the invoice. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
For a home now heated with electricity, the 3-ton ducted total is $4,700. It includes the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The electric-heated total is lower than the gas-heated total because the Xcel Energy rebate differs by current heating fuel. For a gas-heated home choosing a 3-ton dual-fuel system, the total is $7,000.
For the example 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built in 2010 or later, a ducted heat pump costs $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates and $7,300 to $15,800 after rebates. A dual-fuel system costs $10,200 to $17,100 before rebates and $4,700 to $11,600 after rebates. The 1,500 square foot ductless example costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $8,300 to $15,700 after rebates.
ZIP code 80550 has 17,140 homes and a 2009 median build year. Its gas heat share is 77.5%, close to Windsor's 77.8%, while its electric heat share is 18.3% versus 18.8%. Propane heats 2.1% in 80550, above Windsor's 1.3%.
Homes built in 2010 or later make up 46.7% in 80550, above Windsor's 43.2%. Detached homes account for 84.3%, above Windsor's 81.9%, while multi-unit buildings account for 11.7%, below Windsor's 13.4%. That ZIP profile has a slightly larger newer detached-home share, but sizing still follows the individual home.
Windsor in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 14,432 | 2007 | 4.6% | 43.2% | 77.8% | 18.8% | 1.3% |
| Weld County | 125,033 | 2000 | 12% | 24% | 73.9% | 17.1% | 6.7% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80550 | Windsor | 17,140 | 2009 | 77.5% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Weld County
- Ducted heat pump in Weld CountyPrices by home age and the Weld rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Weld CountyPrices by home age and the Weld rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Weld CountyPrices by home age and the Weld rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Weld County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Weld CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
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Questions we hear
Which heat pump works for a Windsor home with a gas furnace?
A ducted heat pump fits a home with suitable central ducts. Dual fuel keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours. Utility gas heats 77.8% of Windsor homes, so both paths fit much of the local housing stock. We measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation.
How are heat pumps sized for Windsor?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our estimate tool uses 5,300 ft, including 18% of lost air-source output at that elevation. The 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas example built in 2010 or later has a design heat load of 2.0 tons. A home built before 1960 has 3.4 tons for the same example layout.
What rebates apply to a gas-heated Windsor home?
A 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home has $7,000 in total rebates. 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). The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount comes off the invoice. We file every rebate for the homeowner. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
What does a heat pump cost for the Windsor example home?
For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built in 2010 or later, a ducted heat pump costs $12,800 to $21,300 before rebates and $7,300 to $15,800 after rebates. A dual-fuel system costs $10,200 to $17,100 before rebates and $4,700 to $11,600 after rebates. Final equipment selection follows the home measurement, duct check, and panel check.
Is ductless a fit for Windsor condos or homes without ducts?
Yes. Ductless units suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Windsor has 13.4% of homes in multi-unit buildings, including 8.1% in buildings with 2 to 9 units. The 1,500 square foot ductless example uses 3 indoor units and costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates.