Heat Pump Installation in Littleton

Rangeview (1953), Broadmoor, Woodlawn and Ridgewood (1960) are mostly modest single-story homes with basement furnaces. When the AC fails, a heat pump that sits on top of the existing furnace (dual fuel) is usually the right move. We check whether the old ducts can carry heat pump airflow, and adding a return often solves the problem when they can't.

Arapaho Hills, listed on the National Register, is a mid-century modern neighborhood where open plans and large windows change the load calculation. A ductless system can avoid changes to original architectural features, and a room-by-room Manual J matters more than usual with that much glass. Our ductless guide covers the layout options.

Many homes from the 1950s and 1960s have 100-amp service or less. A heat pump needs its own 240-volt circuit, and electric backup strips can need another 40 amps or more. Dual fuel avoids the strip-heat circuit. If you want all-electric, a panel upgrade may be part of the job. HomeGuide's national range for a 100-to-200-amp upgrade is $1,300–$1,600, and a licensed electrician does it under a separate permit.

Xcel Energy provides gas and electricity in Littleton, so Xcel heat pump rebates apply. Installers report the cold-climate rebate for gas customers fell to about $1,500 per heating ton on October 1, 2026, so confirm with Xcel before you sign. The city is a DRCOG member, so Power Ahead Colorado's $1,500 applies to existing homes with contractor pre-approval. The Colorado heat pump tax credit adds at least $333 off your invoice in 2026. The city's sustainability office also lists residential programs worth checking. The federal 25C credit has ended.

Running cost is where honesty matters. At current prices, a 95% gas furnace usually heats more cheaply than a heat pump in cold weather. The heat pump earns its keep by replacing the AC, heating efficiently in mild weather and cutting gas use. See heat pump vs. furnace in Colorado.

Inside city limits, the Building Division's Permit Center requires permits for furnaces, AC equipment and ductwork, so heat pump installs are permitted and inspected. Many Littleton mailing addresses, including Ken Caryl, Columbine, Highlands Ranch and Roxborough Park, are unincorporated and go through their county instead. We confirm jurisdiction, file the right permit, coordinate electrical work and schedule the inspection.

Estimates are free and itemized, with upfront written pricing. Financing is available.