Heat Pump Installation in Parker

An average January low of about 15°F and an elevation of about 5,830 feet make Parker colder than Denver. We size from a room-by-room Manual J at the Douglas County design temperature of about 4°F, apply the manufacturer's altitude correction and choose equipment by its published 5°F capacity. Below the balance point, backup heat takes over, which in most Parker homes means the gas furnace. Our sizing guide explains the process.

Cottonwood's late-1970s to mid-1980s ranches and split-levels are the oldest homes in town. Many have had at least one equipment change, and panels and ducts vary. We check static pressure and electrical capacity before choosing between dual fuel and all-electric.

Stroh Ranch homes have a median build year of about 2002. Many first-generation ACs and furnaces are now 20-plus years old. If the furnace still has life, a heat pump in place of the AC with the furnace as backup is the most cost-effective path. Idyllwilde's homes, with a median build year of about 2010, are newer and tighter. A cold-climate system can carry more of the winter there.

Two-story plans with bonus rooms are common across all three neighborhoods. A variable-speed heat pump with a matched blower runs long, even cycles that help, but the bigger gains usually come from fixing weak upstairs returns. We measure static pressure and room airflow before recommending equipment, and include any duct changes in the written price.

Gas heat from a 95% furnace is usually cheaper per unit than heat pump heat at current Colorado prices. Your electricity is priced by CORE, so use your CORE rate with your Xcel gas rate when setting a dual-fuel switchover. Ask CORE whether it has time-of-day pricing that could favor off-peak heat pump use. Many Parker homes also have a gas water heater, range or fireplace, so the fixed monthly gas charge stays either way, which is one more reason dual fuel is the usual fit. See heat pump vs. furnace in Colorado for the method.

The Town of Parker's Building Division, at 20120 E. Mainstreet, issues mechanical permits inside town limits. Nearby Stonegate and The Pinery are unincorporated, so permits there go through Douglas County's Building Division. We confirm jurisdiction, file the right permit, handle electrical permitting and schedule the inspection.

We're based in nearby Castle Pines. Estimates are free, with upfront written pricing and financing available.