Heat pump installation, repair and maintenance. Year-round comfort, energy-efficient. NATE Certified technicians Licensed in 8 Colorado jurisdictions.
Heat pumps are increasingly popular in Colorado thanks to their energy efficiency and the availability of state and federal tax credits. On Time Heat & Air provides complete heat pump services — installation, repair, and maintenance. We install air-source heat pumps, mini-split systems, and hybrid dual-fuel systems that pair a heat pump with a gas furnace backup for the coldest Colorado nights. Colorado residents may qualify for up to $1,000+ in state tax credits for qualifying heat pump installations. We handle all the paperwork for you.
Our NATE Certified technicians have the training and real-world experience to handle any heat pump services job. We hold active licenses in 8 Colorado jurisdictions — Adams, Arapahoe, Aurora, Broomfield, Commerce City, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson — so we're authorized to work anywhere in the Denver metro. We provide upfront pricing, honest recommendations, and stand behind every job.
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Heat pumps have changed dramatically in the last 5 years. Modern cold-climate heat pumps with inverter compressors maintain full capacity down to -15°F — well below Denver's typical winter lows. The old concern that "heat pumps don't work in Colorado" is no longer accurate for current-generation equipment.
The biggest advantage of a heat pump in Colorado is the rebate situation. Traditional AC qualifies for zero incentives. A heat pump qualifies for Colorado state tax credits, Xcel Energy rebates, and federal HEAR program incentives that can total $2,000-$9,000+ in savings. See our rebates page for current programs.
We typically recommend a dual-fuel setup for Denver homes: heat pump as the primary system with a gas furnace backup for the coldest winter nights. This gives you the efficiency of a heat pump (2-3x more efficient than gas for heating) with gas backup when temperatures drop below 5°F.
See our heat pump cost guide for detailed pricing.
Common questions from Denver Metro homeowners.
Modern cold-climate heat pumps work efficiently down to -15°F. Colorado's dry cold is actually easier on heat pumps than humid cold climates. Most Denver Metro homes can rely on a heat pump as the primary heating source with a gas furnace backup for the coldest nights.
Heat pump installation in the Denver Metro runs $7,000 to $14,000 before rebates. After Colorado tax credits and Xcel Energy rebates, many homeowners bring the net cost down significantly. A heat pump replaces both your AC and furnace in one system.
Colorado homeowners can access state heat pump tax credits up to $1,000+, Xcel Energy rebates, and federal incentives through the HEAR program for income-qualified households. We help you identify and stack every rebate you qualify for.
A heat pump is 2–3x more efficient than a gas furnace for heating and also provides cooling. For most Denver homes, a dual-fuel system (heat pump + gas furnace backup) gives you the best of both worlds — efficiency on mild days, gas heat on the coldest days.
A well-maintained heat pump lasts 12–15 years. Since it handles both heating and cooling, it runs more hours per year than a standalone AC or furnace, making annual maintenance especially important.