TL;DR
- Neighbors, different housing: Riverton/Bluffdale (84065) has a median home built in 2002 and 46% of units built before 2000; Herriman (84096) has a median of 2011, with 56% built in 2010 or later (ACS 2020–2024).
- So Riverton calls lean toward repair-or-replace on original 2000s-era systems, while many Herriman calls involve newer systems where warranty is the first question.
- 84065 has the highest share of gas-heated homes in our coverage area: 90%. Gas rebates come from Enbridge Gas ThermWise; Wattsmart dual-fuel rebates apply for Rocky Mountain Power customers.
- Free request; licensed shops that serve your ZIP may reach out. We don’t install, dispatch, or quote.
Utah HVAC Connect connects homeowners in Riverton, Bluffdale, and Herriman with licensed Utah HVAC contractors that serve their ZIP. We’re a matchmaker under Apex Lead Group, LLC: no technicians, no diagnosis, no quotes. We combined these areas on one page because they share shops and a corner of the valley, but their housing is quite different.
Herriman reached about 63,525 residents in 2025 (up 15.2% since April 2020) and Riverton about 47,698, per the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s 2025 subcounty estimates.
Riverton, Bluffdale and Herriman housing data
| ZIP | Owner-occupied homes | Median year built | Built before 2000 | Built 2000–09 | Built 2010 or later | Heat with utility gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84065 Riverton / Bluffdale | 13,290 (84%) | 2002 | 46% | 21% | 33% | 90% |
| 84096 Herriman | 17,025 (79%) | 2011 | 13% | 32% | 56% | 82% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (tables B25003, B25035, B25034, B25040), via Census Reporter: 84065, 84096. ZCTAs approximate USPS ZIP codes. Year-built shares are of all housing units; heating fuel is for occupied homes.
What the numbers suggest
General context, not a diagnosis:
- Riverton/Bluffdale (84065): with a median build year of 2002 and nearly half of units built before 2000, many homes have furnaces and ACs that are original or on their second set. Furnace makers commonly cite a 15-to-20-year typical lifespan (American Standard), so expect repair-or-replace questions. Start with our replacement questions.
- Herriman (84096): more than half of units were built in 2010 or later, so many systems are under 16 years old. Before approving a repair, ask whether the equipment or part is still under manufacturer warranty. The oldest Herriman subdivisions are now reaching the age where first replacements come up.
- Heating fuel: 90% of occupied homes in 84065 and 82% in 84096 heat with utility gas.
Heating season in the southwest valley
At Salt Lake City International Airport, NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals show about 5,154 heating degree days a year, from 337 in October to 1,018 in December and 1,041 in January (NOAA monthly normals; annual). The south valley and benches sit higher than the airport, so treat the airport as a regional guide rather than a reading for your street.
Utilities and rebates
- Gas: Enbridge Gas ThermWise listed $300 for a 95%–97.4% AFUE gas furnace and $350 for 97.5% AFUE or higher with an ECM blower, plus $700–$1,200 for qualifying dual-fuel systems, on October 7, 2026 (ThermWise).
- Electric: if your bill says Rocky Mountain Power, Wattsmart listed up to $1,450 for an AHRI-rated dual-fuel heat pump system ($700 if not AHRI-rated), installed by a participating contractor in an existing single-family home (Wattsmart).
- Federal: the 25C tax credit isn’t allowed for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025 (IRS).
Permits
Furnace and AC replacements normally need a permit and inspection from your city: Riverton Building Inspections and Permits or Herriman Building Permits. Bluffdale addresses go through Bluffdale City. Ask your contractor whether the permit is in the bid.
Check the license before work starts
Before anyone works on your system, look the company up on DOPL’s free Licensee Lookup & Verification. You want an Active status and an HVAC classification (H100, or the older S350), under the same business name that’s on your estimate. Step-by-step: how to check a Utah HVAC license.
How matching works
- Tell us what you need on the free Get Help form: service type (Repair, Replace, Install, Tune-up, or “I’m not sure”), urgency (Today, This week, or Planning), your ZIP, and when it’s reasonable to reach you.
- We match licensed Utah shops that serve your ZIP. We don’t dispatch technicians, diagnose, or write proposals.
- Matched pros may reach out using the contact details you provide. You talk with them, compare, and hire who you want, or no one. No homeowner fee and no obligation. More: how it works and how we make money.
Guides for Riverton, Bluffdale and Herriman homeowners
- No heat or furnace not working: safety first, the basic checks furnace makers list, and what to tell a shop
- Furnace replacement in Utah: repair-or-replace questions, what drives a bid, rebates, permits
- AC and heat pump replacement: replace the AC only, dual fuel, or all-electric
Nearby: West Jordan & South Jordan · Draper & Sandy · Lehi
How we put this page together
This page was written by the Utah HVAC Connect editorial team, not by a contractor. We used public data only: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) estimates, and the rebate, permit, and licensing pages published by Utah utilities, cities, and DOPL, each checked on the date shown above. For this page we also pulled ZIP-level housing data and checked the city’s own building and utility pages. We don’t publish prices we can’t source, contractors can’t pay to be mentioned here, and we don’t name partner shops on this page. Programs and rules change, so confirm details with the program or your contractor before you sign anything. See our editorial policy. Spot an error? Email hello@lendifi.io.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, ZCTA 84065, via Census Reporter
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, ZCTA 84096, via Census Reporter
- Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute / Utah Population Committee, 2025 subcounty estimates (May 2026)
- Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute / Utah Population Committee, 2025 subcounty dataset (CSV, April 2020 base through July 2025)
- NOAA NCEI, 1991–2020 monthly normals, Salt Lake City Intl Airport
- NOAA NCEI, 1991–2020 annual normals, Salt Lake City Intl Airport
- Rocky Mountain Power, Wattsmart dual fuel (UT)
- Riverton City, Building Inspections and Permits
- Herriman City, Building Permits
- American Standard, furnace lifespan
- Enbridge Gas, ThermWise appliance rebates
- IRS, FAQs on 25C under Public Law 119-21
- Utah DOPL, Licensee Lookup & Verification
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FAQ
Is Bluffdale covered?
Yes, as part of our Salt Lake County focus. ZIP 84065 covers Riverton and parts of Bluffdale. Enter your ZIP on the Get Help form; matching depends on licensed shops that serve it.
My Herriman home is less than 15 years old. Is it worth repairing the furnace?
We don’t make that call, and age alone doesn’t decide it. On a newer system, ask the shop to check manufacturer warranty coverage for the furnace and the failed part before you approve a repair.
My Riverton furnace is original to a 2000s home. What should I ask?
Ask what failed, whether parts are readily available, whether there’s any safety concern, and what repair costs compared with replacement, in writing. Our furnace replacement guide lists more questions, plus 2026 rebates.
Which city handles HVAC permits?
Your own city: Riverton’s Building department, Herriman’s Building Permits office, or Bluffdale City. Most homeowners have the contractor pull the permit.
Is the request free, and do you send the technician?
The request is free for homeowners with no obligation to hire. We don’t send technicians or quote; we’re a matchmaker that connects you with licensed Utah HVAC shops that serve your ZIP. Contractors who receive leads pay us.