Heat Pump Installation in Englewood

About 44% of Englewood's homes were built between 1940 and 1969, and another 11% before 1940. Northwest Englewood has houses from the 1910s, while Arapahoe Acres (1949–1957, on the National Register) is a mid-century modern neighborhood whose homes used radiant floor heat combined with forced air. In homes like these, ductless heads or a slim ducted unit for a few rooms often make more sense than replacing a whole duct system. The existing heat can stay as backup.

Where the Manual D shows the ducts can handle it, a ducted heat pump on top of the existing furnace (dual fuel) is usually the least disruptive upgrade, especially when the AC is the part that's failing.

Many 1940s and 1950s houses have 60- or 100-amp service. An outdoor unit needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit, and an all-electric design with backup strips can push a small panel past its limit. We check capacity during the estimate. If an upgrade is needed, HomeGuide's national range for 100 to 200 amps is $1,300–$1,600. A licensed electrician does that work under its own permit.

Xcel Energy provides gas and electricity in Englewood, so its heat pump rebates apply. Installers report they were cut on October 1, 2026, so confirm current amounts with Xcel. The city is a DRCOG member, so Power Ahead Colorado's $1,500 rebate is available with contractor pre-approval. The Colorado heat pump tax credit is $1,000 in 2026, and at least $333 must be passed to you on the invoice. The city also maintains a home energy rebates page worth checking. There is no federal 25C credit for a 2026 install.

Be ready for an honest answer on operating cost. At current Colorado prices, a 95% gas furnace usually costs less to run than a heat pump in the coldest months. A heat pump saves most when it replaces an old 80% furnace, electric heat or an AC that has to be replaced anyway. See heat pump vs. furnace in Colorado.

We submit the mechanical permit to Englewood's Building Division with the Manual J and Manual D attached, coordinate electrical permitting and schedule the inspection. Your estimate is free and itemized, so you'll see the equipment, its 5°F capacity and any duct or electrical work before you decide.