--- title: "Air Source Heat Pumps in Aurora | Aurora Heat Pumps" description: "Heat pump sizing at Colorado’s altitude takes more than a quick online quote. Tell us about your home, and we’ll arrange" canonical: "https://www.auroraheatpumps.com/services/air-source-heat-pumps" lastmod: "2026-11-15T09:58:24.882Z" --- # Air Source Heat Pumps in Aurora ![Outdoor heat pump condenser unit on concrete pad beside home with refrigerant lines](https://utmost-ibex-736.convex.cloud/api/storage/be5cc6aa-e731-461e-8a73-2dd06f279872) A correctly sized system that keeps up with Colorado winters and pays back on every energy bill. - **Altitude-Adjusted Sizing**: BTU load calculated for Aurora’s elevation, not sea-level charts. - **Written Estimate First**: Scope, equipment, and timeline in writing before any work is booked. - **Post-Install Check**: System output verified under real load before the job closes. ## The sizing mistakes that leave Aurora homeowners with an underperforming system Most heat pump problems trace back to decisions made before installation day. - **Sea-Level BTU Charts**: A unit sized from a standard manufacturer chart loses measurable output at Aurora’s elevation, leaving the home under-heated on cold days. **Altitude-Adjusted Load Calc**: Every system we arrange is sized after a full BTU load calculation derated for Aurora’s altitude, not copied from a flat chart. - **No Backup Heat Plan**: Lower-spec units have an operating floor above Colorado’s coldest nights, so a system without a backup heat strategy fails when it matters most. **Freeze Protection Built In**: Backup heat strategy is confirmed before installation begins, so the system has a defined response when outdoor temps drop below the unit’s floor. - **Vague Verbal Quotes**: An informal quote that omits equipment model, scope, or timeline leaves you with no basis to compare installers or hold anyone accountable. **Itemised Written Estimate**: We put the equipment model, full scope of work, and expected timeline in writing before any installer is booked, so every detail is on record. - **No Output Verification**: A system that passes a visual walkthrough but was never tested under actual load can run for months before the shortfall becomes obvious. **Post-Install Performance Check**: After installation, a check confirms the system hits its rated output under real load conditions before the job is considered complete. ## Air-source heat pumps sized for Colorado’s altitude and winters Getting the SEER rating right matters less than getting the BTU sizing right first. Air-source heat pumps pull heat from outdoor air, which means performance drops as temperatures fall and as altitude reduces air density. At Aurora’s elevation, a unit rated at a given BTU output at sea level delivers measurably less. Every system we arrange is sized after an altitude-adjusted load calculation, not from a manufacturer’s standard chart. SEER ratings guide equipment selection once sizing is confirmed. We match the unit to your home’s square footage, insulation level, and duct configuration, then provide a written, itemised estimate before any installer is booked. The estimate states the equipment model, scope of work, and expected timeline so you know exactly what is being arranged. Freeze protection is built into the plan from the start. Colorado winters can push outdoor temperatures well below the operating floor of lower-spec units, so backup heat strategy is confirmed before installation. A post-install check verifies the system hits its rated output under actual load conditions before the job is closed. [Request an Assessment](https://www.auroraheatpumps.com/contact) ## Why Aurora Heat Pumps for your air-source installation? Every step from enquiry to post-install check is handled with a clear paper trail and local knowledge built into the process. - **Evaluation Before Anything Else**: Every enquiry starts with a load, equipment, and altitude-adjusted sizing review before a single installer is contacted. - **Scope in Writing Before Booking**: The written estimate covers equipment model, installation scope, and timeline, issued before any work is scheduled. - **Site Visits, Aurora Area**: We arrange local heat pump installers who work in the Aurora area and know its elevation and climate conditions firsthand. - **Post-Install Output Verification**: A performance check after installation confirms the system meets its rated output under real conditions before the job closes. - **Air-Source, Mini-Split & Geothermal**: We handle enquiries across all three system types, so the right technology is matched to your property from the start. ## From first enquiry to a verified, running system 1. **Submit Your Details**: Tell us about your home. We schedule an altitude-adjusted load calculation and assess your existing equipment. 2. **Review Your Written Estimate**: You receive an itemised estimate stating the equipment model, full scope of work, and timeline before any booking is confirmed. 3. **Install & Verify Output**: The installer completes the work and a post-install check confirms the system hits its rated BTU output under actual load conditions. [Request an Assessment](https://www.auroraheatpumps.com/contact) ## Typical Air Source Heat Pumps Prices | Job | Typical cost | | --- | --- | | Single-zone air source heat pump | $6,700-$9,500 | | Standard whole-home air source heat pump | $9,920-$14,880 | | High-efficiency air source heat pump | $14,880-$20,000 | These prices are estimates and often vary with the condition, size and scope of each job. Message or call us for a free, no-obligation quote. [See all prices](https://www.auroraheatpumps.com/pricing) ## Questions about air-source heat pumps in Aurora ### How do I know if my house is a good fit for an air source heat pump? A load calculation and review of your existing equipment tells you whether your home suits a heat pump. Key factors are insulation levels, window area, ceiling height, and your current ductwork or radiator setup. Every enquiry starts with a system evaluation covering all of these before any work is proposed. ### Will an air source heat pump keep my house warm in winter? Yes, provided the system is correctly sized for your home’s heat loss. Modern air source heat pumps extract heat from outdoor air down to around -13°F. Undersizing is the most common cause of cold rooms, which is why proper load calculations before installation matter. ### Will I need new radiators or other changes to my heating system? Possibly. Heat pumps run at lower water temperatures than gas boilers, so existing radiators may need to be upsized to deliver the same heat output. Underfloor heating is often a better match. The written estimate will spell out exactly what changes your system needs. ### Will I need a new hot water tank with an air source heat pump? Usually yes. Most air source [heat pump installations](https://www.auroraheatpumps.com/) require a larger hot water cylinder, typically 40-60 gallons, to store water heated at lower temperatures. Whether your existing tank can be reused depends on its size, condition, and compatibility with the heat pump model selected. ### What happens during the installation process? The installer mounts the outdoor unit, runs refrigerant lines and electrical connections to an indoor air handler or hydronic system, connects the hot water cylinder, and commissions the controls. Every job starts with a load evaluation and ends with a performance check to confirm output matches the specification. ### How much disruption should I expect while the heat pump is being installed? Most residential installs take one to three days. You will be without heating during that window, so timing around mild weather helps. Pipework and electrical work inside the home is the main source of disruption, and the scope of that is set out in the written estimate before booking. ### Where can the outdoor unit go, and how much space does it need? The outdoor unit needs a firm, level surface with clear airflow on all sides, typically at least 12 inches of clearance at the sides and 24 inches at the front. It can go on a ground pad, a wall bracket, or a flat roof. The site assessment identifies the best position. ### Will the outdoor unit be noisy or look awkward outside my house? Modern units run at 45-55 dB at one meter, roughly the level of a quiet conversation. Placement away from bedroom windows and neighboring walls keeps noise from becoming an issue. Screening with fencing or planting is possible as long as it does not restrict airflow around the unit. ### Which areas do you cover for Air Source Heat Pumps? We cover Air Source Heat Pumps in and around Aurora, including Bennett, CO, Centennial, CO, Foxfield, CO, Mission Viejo, CO, Murphy Creek, CO, Denver, CO, Greenwood Village, CO, Englewood, CO, Parker, CO, Lone Tree, CO and Highlands Ranch, CO. If your area isn’t listed, [send us a quick message](https://www.auroraheatpumps.com/contact) to check. ## Arrange a Heat Pump Assessment Tell us about your home. We schedule a load evaluation, size the system for Aurora’s altitude, and put the full scope in writing before anything is booked. [Request an Assessment](https://www.auroraheatpumps.com/contact) ## Business details ### Contact - **Phone**: [1 720-936-7533](tel:1720-936-7533) - **Email**: [contact@auroraheatpumps.com](mailto:contact@auroraheatpumps.com) - **Based in**: Aurora, CO, 80010 - **Enquiries**: [Send an enquiry](https://www.auroraheatpumps.com/contact) — We ask for your name, phone number, email and a message. ### Opening hours - **Monday**: 08:00 – 18:00 - **Tuesday**: 08:00 – 18:00 - **Wednesday**: 08:00 – 18:00 - **Thursday**: 08:00 – 18:00 - **Friday**: 08:00 – 18:00 - **Saturday**: 10:00 – 16:00 - **Sunday**: 10:00 – 16:00