Ontario will pay you between $25 and $200 back when you replace an old electric appliance with a top-efficiency model. It is small money per item, but it adds up if you are replacing several, and you do not need an energy assessment.
If you are about to buy a dryer or a stove, check this list before you pay.
The rebates come from the Home Renovation Savings program, run by Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas with the Ontario government. They apply to ENERGY STAR Most Efficient appliances, which is a tighter list than regular ENERGY STAR. That matters, because a model that looks efficient in the store may not be on the list.
Chapter 1
What each appliance pays
| Appliance | Rebate |
|---|---|
| Heat pump clothes dryer | $200 |
| Induction cooktop or range | $150 |
| Washing machine | $75 |
| Fridge | $50 |
| Freezer | $50 |
| Dishwasher | $25 |
If you replaced one of each, the total would be $550. Most households will not do that, but a dryer and a stove together come to $350, which is a real discount on a kitchen and laundry refresh.
Chapter 2
Who qualifies
The program lists these conditions:
- You are a residential customer connected to the Ontario electricity grid. Cornwall Electric customers are not eligible, because they are on the Hydro-Québec grid.
- You have an existing electric appliance that needs replacing.
- You buy a new appliance from the program’s eligible list. Used and refurbished appliances do not qualify.
- You submit your application within 60 days of buying the appliance.
One detail worth reading twice: the rebate is for replacing an existing electric appliance. The program page does not say what happens if you are replacing a gas stove or dryer, so check the full terms and conditions before you assume you qualify.
Chapter 3
How to apply
Four steps
Do the first one before you spend any money.
- 1. Check the model listEach appliance type has its own qualifying products list on the program site. Find your exact model before you buy.
- 2. Buy from any retailerThe program says online or in store both work.
- 3. Apply within 60 daysUse the Apply for rebate button on the program site and upload your receipt.
- 4. Install and recycleInstall the new appliance and recycle or properly dispose of the old one.
Chapter 4
Pairing it with bigger rebates
Appliances are the small end of the program. The same Home Renovation Savings program also pays up to $7,500 for a cold climate heat pump and up to $1,250 for attic insulation. We list all of the current amounts in our Canada home energy rebates guide, and the federal side in our National Heat Pump Rebate article.
If you are buying several appliances anyway, Black Friday is on November 27 this year. Our Black Friday 2026 guide covers how to spot a real discount. Remember the 60-day clock starts on your purchase date, not the delivery date.
Frequently asked questions
How much are the Ontario appliance rebates?
The Home Renovation Savings program pays $200 for a heat pump clothes dryer, $150 for an induction cooktop or range, $75 for a washing machine, $50 for a fridge, $50 for a freezer and $25 for a dishwasher.
Do I need an energy assessment?
No. Appliances are in the no-assessment group of upgrades on the program site.
How long do I have to apply?
You must submit your rebate application within 60 days of buying the appliance, with your receipt.
Which appliances qualify?
Only new ENERGY STAR Most Efficient models on the program’s qualifying products lists. Used or refurbished appliances do not qualify.
Can I buy from any store?
Yes. The program says you can buy an eligible appliance from any retailer, online or in store.
- Sources, checked October 8, 2026: Home Renovation Savings, appliance rebates; Save on Energy, Home Renovation Savings. Photos from Pexels.
Important: This is general information, not financial advice. Program amounts and rules can change. Confirm eligibility and your exact model on the official program site before you buy. Gizly is not paid by the program. See our affiliate disclosure.
