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Boulder County's Heat Pump & Mini Split Specialists

Heat Pump & Mini Split Installation in Boulder, CO

Replace your aging AC and furnace with one efficient system that heats and cools all year, ductless mini split or whole-home air-source heat pump, installed by licensed Boulder pros who handle the rebate paperwork for you.

  • Federal, state & Xcel rebates
  • Ductless & ducted systems
  • Licensed & insured
  • Free in-home estimate
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Licensed & Insured HVAC 4.9★ Google Rated Certified Mini Split Installers Rebate & Tax Credit Help Financing Available
Stack federal tax credits, Colorado state & Xcel Energy rebates, we file the paperwork. Plus a military & first responder discount.

Client reviews

What Boulder County homeowners say

Hear from neighbors who switched to a heat pump or added mini split comfort with MESA.

★★★★★

"They replaced our old AC and furnace with a heat pump and walked us through every rebate. Our winter bills dropped and the house is finally even temperature upstairs."

Erin S. - South Boulder - AC + furnace to heat pump
★★★★★

"Added a three-zone ductless mini split to our 1950s house with no ductwork. Clean install, quiet units, and they handled the Xcel rebate for us."

Marcus W. - Louisville, CO - Multi-zone mini split
★★★★★

"Our mini split stopped cooling in July. They diagnosed a refrigerant issue same-day and had us running by evening. Honest, fast, fair price."

Priya N. - Lafayette, CO - Mini split repair

Heat pumps & mini splits, explained

One system that heats and cools, all year

An air-source heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel: it cools your home in summer like an AC, then reverses to pull warmth inside during Colorado winters. A ductless mini split does the same with no ductwork, a slim outdoor unit feeds one or more indoor heads, so you get room-by-room comfort and independent zones.

For most Boulder County homes, a heat pump can replace both the AC and the furnace. Modern cold-climate models keep heating efficiently well below freezing, and zoning means you stop paying to condition rooms no one is using.

Boulder is in the middle of a major electrification push, and that means real money on the table: federal tax credits, Colorado state rebates, and Xcel Energy incentives can stack on a qualifying install. We size the system, handle the rebate paperwork, and tell you straight whether ductless, ducted, or a hybrid setup fits your home.

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Why homeowners switch

The benefits of a heat pump

Heating, cooling, lower bills, and rebates, one efficient system replaces two aging ones.

1

Heat & Cool In One

Cools in summer, heats in winter, retire the AC and furnace and run a single efficient system year-round.

2

Stack The Rebates

Federal tax credits plus Colorado and Xcel rebates can take thousands off a qualifying install. We file it for you.

3

Quiet, Zoned Comfort

Ductless mini splits give each room its own setting, no more hot upstairs, cold basement, or noisy blower.

4

Lower Energy Bills

High-efficiency heat pumps move heat instead of making it, cutting what you spend to stay comfortable.

Heat pump vs. AC + furnace

What's the difference?

Replacing aging equipment? Here's how a heat pump compares to a traditional AC-and-furnace setup, an honest breakdown.

System factor Heat Pump / Mini Split (Recommended) Traditional AC + Gas Furnace
Heating & coolingBoth in one systemTwo separate systems to buy & maintain
EfficiencyMoves heat, far higher efficiencyBurns fuel; efficiency capped at 100%
Rebates & tax creditsQualifies for federal, state & Xcel incentivesFew or no incentives
ZoningRoom-by-room control with ductlessOne thermostat for the whole house
DuctworkDuctless option needs noneRequires full duct system

A heat pump isn't the answer for every home, some setups do best with a hybrid heat pump plus backup furnace for the coldest snaps. After a free in-home assessment we'll recommend the system that actually fits your home, climate zone, and budget.

Boulder County's electrification pros

Licensed, certified, and rebate-ready

MESA is a licensed and insured Colorado HVAC contractor specializing in heat pump and ductless mini split installation across Boulder County, and we know the rebate programs inside out.

LicensedCO HVAC Contractor
NATECertified Technicians
A+ RatedGoogle & BBB
Rebate-ApprovedXcel & State Programs

Pricing

Heat pump & mini split options

Click a system to see what's included. All prices start at the listed amount, before rebates, your final quote is confirmed after a free in-home assessment.

Single-Zone Mini Split

One outdoor unit and one indoor head, perfect for an addition, garage, bonus room, or a single space that's always too hot or too cold.

  • Ductless mini split AC + heat in one zone
  • No ductwork required
  • Quiet, high-efficiency inverter system
  • Rebate & tax-credit paperwork handled
  • Licensed install + manufacturer warranty
Starting at $4,500+
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Pricing varies by home size, number of zones, electrical capacity, and equipment selected. Listed prices are before rebates and tax credits, which can significantly lower your net cost. Final quotes are confirmed after a free in-home assessment. Financing available, ask when you book.

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Heat pump & mini split installs across Boulder County

A sample of systems we've installed in Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Gunbarrel, and Broomfield.

South BoulderAC + furnace replaced with a ducted heat pump.
Old Town Louisville3-zone ductless mini split, no existing ducts.
Lafayette, COSingle-zone mini split for a finished garage.
GunbarrelCold-climate heat pump with hybrid backup.
Superior, CO2-zone mini split for upstairs bedrooms.
BroomfieldWhole-home heat pump + Xcel rebate filing.

From a single-room mini split to a whole-home heat pump, we size and install it right.
Every job starts with a load calculation, not a guess, so your system is matched to your home and our Colorado climate.

FAQs

Heat pump & mini split questions, answered

A single-zone ductless mini split typically starts around $4,500, a multi-zone system around $9,500, and a whole-home ducted heat pump from about $12,500. Final cost depends on home size, number of zones, and electrical work. Those numbers are before rebates and tax credits, which can take thousands off, we confirm a flat quote and your estimated incentives after a free in-home assessment.
Qualifying heat pump and mini split installs can stack incentives: a federal tax credit, Colorado state rebates, and Xcel Energy rebates. Combined, these often total thousands of dollars. Programs and amounts change, so we confirm what your specific project qualifies for during your assessment, and we handle the rebate paperwork for you.
Yes. Modern cold-climate heat pumps are designed to heat efficiently well below freezing, far colder than older models could handle. For homes that see extended deep cold, we can install a hybrid setup that pairs the heat pump with a backup furnace so you're always covered.
In most Boulder County homes, yes. A single heat pump system handles both cooling and heating, so you can retire an aging AC and furnace at once. We run a load calculation to confirm the right capacity before recommending a full replacement versus a hybrid system.
A ductless mini split uses an outdoor unit connected to one or more wall- or ceiling-mounted indoor heads, no ductwork needed, and each zone is controlled independently. A ducted heat pump uses your home's existing ducts to condition the whole house from one system. Ductless is ideal for older homes, additions, and zoning; ducted is great when you already have good ductwork.
It depends on your layout and which rooms need conditioning. A single head covers one open area well; multi-zone systems run two to five heads off one outdoor unit for independent room control. We'll map out the right number of zones during your free assessment.
A single-zone mini split is often a one-day install. Multi-zone systems and whole-home ducted heat pumps usually take one to two days depending on electrical work and zone count. We'll give you a clear timeline with your quote.
Yes to both. We diagnose and repair mini splits and heat pumps of all major brands, cooling and heating faults, refrigerant, sensors, and electrical. We also offer financing through third-party partners, plus an active-duty military and first responder discount. Just mention it when you book.

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