Ductless Mini-Split Installation in Firestone

We size each head from the room's actual heat gain, which depends on window area, orientation and what's below it. A room over a garage or with a large west window gets more capacity than a same-size interior bedroom. We place the head on an interior wall where possible so the line set runs through the attic or a closet, and aim airflow toward the bed or desk, not straight down onto it.

Quiet matters in bedrooms, so we pick heads with low sound ratings at low speed, where they'll spend most of the night.

Barefoot Lakes launched in 2016, and like most master-planned communities it has design guidelines for exterior equipment. Before we install, get your HOA's approval for the condenser location, the line-set cover and color. Side yards between houses are often tight, so we use wall brackets where pads won't fit.

A single-zone install usually takes one day. After mounting and line-set routing, we pressure-test with nitrogen and pull a deep vacuum before releasing refrigerant. Then we commission the system, set it up for cold-weather heating and show you the filter.

The older homes in Historic Firestone may have small furnaces and no central air. Two or three ductless heads can provide cooling and efficient heat without new ductwork. Our guide to mini-splits in older homes explains the layouts.

Weld County's heating design temperature is 0°F, and Firestone sits near 4,856 feet. We size from a room-by-room load and choose units with published output in single digits. The condenser goes on a stand above drifting snow; indoor condensate runs to an interior drain or pump, since outdoor drain tubes freeze.

The Town of Firestone Building Division, on Park Avenue, issues permits; its fee schedule shows that new air conditioning adds an electrical fee, and a mini-split needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit and disconnect. We pull the permit and handle both inspections. Newer homes usually have panel room.

Black Hills Energy and United Power are listed for Barefoot Lakes; confirm your providers on your bill. Black Hills' 2026 rebate form has nothing for heat pumps, and we couldn't verify United Power's current numbers. If Xcel serves your address, confirm its current rebates, which changed October 1, 2026.

Firestone is a DRCOG member, so Power Ahead Colorado's $1,500 rebate can apply to existing homes when we submit before installation; new construction is excluded. Colorado also offers a $1,000 credit in 2026 that we claim for you, passing at least $333 through as a discount. The federal 25C credit has ended.