denver Metro Area Heat Pump Water heater Installation

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What’s All The Rave About Heat Pump Water Heaters?

Heat pump water heaters are taking the Denver Metro by storm. They replace your natural gas and electric water heaters alike, saving lots of energy on either one. There are incredible rebates available right now as well that often help you with half the cost or more. Here are a few more key features of HPWH’s: 

  • Saves on half your energy bill or more
  • Fully electrify – remove natural gas and flue vents!
  • Installs in the same location as your existing one.
  • 10+ Year Tank Warranty
  • Rebates typically pay for half the install cost or more.
  • Multiple sizes available up to 80 gallons
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The Rebates Really Add Up

While it varies a little bit by city and where your home is, here is a list of current rebates available around the Denver Metro area for heat pump water heaters. And here’s even better new: These rebates stack on each other:

  • Xcel Energy: $2,250 until funds run out through their Clean Heat Plan.
  • If you’re in the City of Denver: The Denver CAREes program offers $500 for a Smart Heat Pump Hot Water Heater. The rebate must not exceed 60% of the total install cost.
  • If you’re in the City of Boulder: The City offers $750 for a HPWH if you’re replacing a natural gas tank unit, and $250 if you’re replacing an electric resistance water heater.
  • If you’re in the County of Boulder: The County offers $200 if you’re replacing a natural gas tank water heater, and $100 if you’re replacing an electric resistance water heater. If you’re around Boulder, but not in the City of Boulder itself, you’ll get this one. If you’re in both the City and County of Boulder, you’ll get both!
  • If you’re in the City of Louisville: The City offers $500 for a HPWH if you’re replacing a natural gas tank unit, and $250 if you’re replacing an electric resistance water heater.
  • If you’re in the Town of Superior: The Town offers $500 for a HPWH if you’re replacing a natural gas tank unit, and $250 if you’re replacing an electric resistance water heater.
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How Much Do You Save?

If you have a natural gas water heater: You’ll save about half on your energy spent for water heater, or perhaps a little more.

If you have a electric resistance water heater: You’ll save about 70-75% on your energy spent for water heater, or perhaps a little more.

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Things to know about Heat pump water heaters

a few Installation Requirements

While the new and highly efficient heat pump water heaters install largely the same as your existing tank unit, there are a few things to check on before any small surprises: 

  • These units have a condensate drain, and will need to drain into your existing utility room drain, or we can easily install a condensate pump.
  • HPWH’s need some breathing room. Since they take heat from the surrounding ambient air, the air in the room needs to circulate. You typically need a room that’s 5×5 sq ft or more. And louvered doors can really help too.
  • These units make a low humming noise, typical to your existing A/C or furnace in the utility room. They are not totally silent.
  • You will most likely need a new electrical circuit run to power the unit if you have a natural gas tank heater. We’ve got you covered!
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Proudly Offering RENU Financing

Need to finance your new heat pump? No problem! We proudly offer Colorado Clean Energy Fund’s RENU financing as an authorized heat pump contractor.

Much better than traditional equipment financing, you’re able to get lower rates, up to a 15-year loan term, no prepayment penalties, low startup fees, and much more.

Check out our in-depth article here on how to apply for this great program.

BPI Certified Energy Audit Services

Did you know that to properly design and spec a heat pump, we need to see how leaky or air-tight you home is? This is really the best way to size your new equipment.

In addition, a full home energy audit goes hand-in-hand to make your new heat pump operate more efficiently, last longer, and is the best way to keep your bills down.

We are BPI Certified energy auditors in addition to offering heat pumps, and are one of Xcel Energy’s approved contractors under their Whole Home Efficiency Program as well, which can grant eligibility for a 25% rebate bonus.

Contact Us here to schedule an energy audit with us, or to inquire about our energy auditing and blower door testing so you can start your energy efficiency journey.

Check out our Energy Audit Preparation page as well to see what is needed before our visit, and so you can read about what’s included.

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What our clients say about us

We’re doing HVAC differently, and our customers benefit.

“Recently, I had the privilege of engaging Xerxes for residential HVAC consultation, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. Not only did he showcase his deep expertise in assessing our home’s unique needs, but Xerxes also exhibited remarkable thoughtfulness in highlighting potential savings and available tax credits. His commitment didn’t just stop at providing the best HVAC solution; he went the extra mile to ensure that we benefited financially in the long run. It was evident that Xerxes cared deeply about offering value beyond just system efficiency. With his guidance, our home is not only a haven of comfort but also a testament to wise investment and sustainability. For anyone considering a residential HVAC overhaul, Xerxes is the name to trust. He brings the perfect blend of technical know-how and financial foresight to the table. Highly recommended!.”

Erica W.

Westchester, PA

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Pat K
July 10, 2026
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My old furnace was 26 years old. It still worked, but its motherboard was outside of where it was supposed to be. It had been MacGuyvered by the last furnace repairman in 2019, who told me that the warehouse that kept Lennox replacement parts for their older models had been flattened by a tornado, so the older parts were no longer available. Today, I have a heat pump installed. The outside unit is so quiet that I can barely hear it from the back door, about 15 ft away. The installers just left about 30 minutes ago, and the temperature has already dropped 1°F. Plus heat pumps are far more energy efficient than regular furnaces, gas or electric. If you're in Denver metro and are looking for this same change up, may I recommend Just Heat Pumps? The company is owned by someone I used to work with at NREL, so I knew they'd be ethical. Their installers were wonderful at wrangling around my five cats, were on time, and worked hard and professionally over the course of the two-day installation.
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Tomas V
June 22, 2026
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Really great experience with Just Heat Pumps installing a 4-zone heat pump at my townhome. They were great communicators throughout the entire process and completely transparent. This business actually cares about their customers and I can't recommend them enough.
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Bart B
May 28, 2026
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I sensed a high degree of professionalism from the start. Our finished basement can be uncomfortably cool and our garage can get really hot in summer. We did a mini split in both locations. Did try the basement one last night, so effective and quiet. The poured in place pad for the unit outside is impressive. All the people we had contact with were outstanding and all were willing to go out of their way for the customer. Special accolades to our installers Ben/Ryan for an amazing job!
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Cameron D
May 20, 2026
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I'm training for HVAC and I was able to shadow Justin for a day and I was able to learn more that day then weeks on an online course.
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Bob R
April 17, 2026
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Professional, Affordable, Clean, & Organized! From the very first call to the final walk through of our new heat pump-based HVAC system, I received nothing but excellent communication and service from Just Heat Pumps. I saved THOUSANDS - more than TEN GRAND after qualifying for and stacking incentives and rebates to replace our 43 year old system. Just Heat Pumps made it easy by handling most of the paperwork. The installers (Justin and Kevin) were fast and friendly and the electrician (Evan) was so good that we're hoping he can do some other work for us. They took great care to lay down drop cloths and to clean up after themselves. Not one single piece of trash or even dust was left behind. Super easy to work with - I've already recommended Just Heat Pumps to my friends and family, now I'm recommending them to you.
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Anna R
April 14, 2026
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I really enjoyed working with Just Heat Pumps. They are professional, explain everything, and get the job done efficiently and effectively. I’m very happy with the work and help with the great rebates available. Thank you!
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George M
February 4, 2026
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Tom came by to take some measurements, readings etc to prepare a quote. I was very happy with his work - he is very knowledgeable, friendly and was all round a pleasure to have visit my home. I am looking forward to the quote and would be very comfortable with having him do the work. Update a few months later: I went with JHH for my heat pump, and I am very glad that I did. They did a fantastic job, quoted very competitively, installed a high quality unit, and have been extremely responsive with my questions after the fact. There was a small issue with my electrical circuit (not the unit itself) and the owner came down in the middle of the night at 3f to bring space heaters to keep us comfortable until a fix could be made. I am extremely grateful and would recommend JHH completely.
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JT K
January 27, 2026
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Just Heat Pumps was really wonderful to work with as we installed a heat pump in our house to replace a gas furnace and AC. Initially, I took out multiple quotes from other recommended HVAC companies but overall I felt like I wasn't getting the time and attention to my home's issues. I had major temperature differentials between the 1st and 2nd floor and air pressure differences in rooms that compounded the issue. It seemed like other companies didn't really take that seriously. I also got multiple different heat pump size recommendations. So I took about 6 months to research the science and by the end of that I finally found Just Heat Pumps with a very scientific and responsive approach. During the first visit, they really spoke about the system in a way that matched my research. The quote they provided was very straightforward and they did not deviate from that original pricing. The installation process was very professional and the folks kept my house nice and clean, with quality installation of the air handler and ducting. Based off the pressure differentials, the installation team came up with a inventive, yet cost effective duct system that allows air to circulate throughout the rooms upstairs without light and sound transfer (to help my baby). They also worked with an electrician that knew his stuff (Ampro) and he set us up nicely, futureproofing our house. Xerxes and team have visited multiple times since installation to check on performance and are very responsive. Plus their website has lots of helpful info on rebates, etc. Overall, Just Heat Pumps was great to work with. Compared to others, their prices seem slightly higher, but I would say that it is a premium well worth it. With performance, the Fujitsu heat pump did well in the recent cold snap. It was also helping in the tail end of the summer with the hot upstairs. The overall comfort of the house is much improved. It will also help us keep our home more protected from poor air quality on the front range. We used to need to open and close windows a lot to get air flow. I would say that using a heat pump has increased our warming electricity costs but brought down our gas usage significantly. I wouldn't say it is saving us money in the winter, just shifting costs to electricity. Overall, we highly recommend them!
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Greg K
December 9, 2025
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From start to finish we had a great experience with Just Heat Pumps. They helped us navigate the very confusing set of rebates and credits to ensure we maximized our savings. They guided us in performing worthwhile upgrades to our home insulation and sealing to optimize the size of heat pump (again, saving money and energy). They were helpful, professional, great communicators, and really took care of everything along the way. My wife and I appreciated the way they gave us the information we needed without overwhelming us. Their installation staff were dedicated to getting our system installed and configured exactly as we need it and keeping the space cleaned up after them. Our house is more comfortable, we have a smart thermostat, and it's great peace of mind knowing it will last for a long time. The new system takes up less space inside and they located the exterior part in a better location compared to our old A/C unit. In talking to them we heard about their practices for proactive outreach in case any issues come up with the hardware. I'm confident we can rely on their service if a need arises in the future. Our thanks goes out to Xerxes, Erin, and their crew!
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Jill B
November 26, 2025
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I couldn't have been happier with every aspect of working with Just Heat Pumps. When I first decided to get a heat pump, a different company was referred to me, and meeting with them was not great. They didn't give me enough information. I'm so glad I waited and found Just Heat Pumps. They gave me so much more information and communication was always clear and thorough. Erin and Xerxes were both wonderful. And they have followed up with me and been out to make sure everything is perfect. I am very satisfied with my heat pump. I have been through a cold winter with it, but not yet through a summer.
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