CONSUMERS

Overview

Cash for Appliances Washington funds are limited. Rebates are available only until funds run out. You may view the current status of funds at anytime on the Cash for Appliances Washington home page.

Cash for Appliances Washington offers rebates on qualified ENERGY STAR^® refrigerators, clothes washers, dishwashers, heat pump water heaters, gas storage water heaters, gas tankless water heaters, and ductless air source heat pumps. The intent of the program is to take resource-wasting appliances off the grid, save consumers money by offering a cash back rebate and long-term savings on their monthly energy bill, and stimulate the Washington economy through the purchase of energy-efficient products at local retailers.

Rebate Form

Recycling Information and Recycling Receipt

Multiple Utility Rebate Guide

Approved Recycling Facilities

Recycling Events Spring 2010

Eligibility

Washington State residents are eligible to receive rebates on qualified clothes washers and refrigerators for purchases made on or after March 15, 2010. Qualified dishwashers, heat pump water heaters, gas storage water heaters, gas tankless water heaters and ductless air source heat pumps must be purchased on or after June 28, 2010
Rebates are for residential consumers only. Landlords and property managers are not eligible for this program.

Appliances must be installed in a Washington State residence and are for the replacement of existing appliances.
All Washington State households are eligible to receive a rebate for one clothes washer, one refrigerator, one dishwasher, one heat pump water heater, one gas storage water heater, one gas tankless water heater, and one ductless air source heat pump.
Proof of refrigerator recycling or decommissioning is required to receive a rebate for a new refrigerator.
Complete Terms and Conditions are available here.

Washington State sales tax must be paid unless the appliance is purchased at a Washington military exchange or from a Washington retailer and have a Native American exemption, or unless appliance is purchased and installed by a licensed contractor.

Purchases made outside of Washington State or online also require proof of paid Washington State sales tax.

Clothes Washers

$150 rebate on high-efficiency ENERGY STAR® clothes washers:

Cash for Appliances Washington qualified ENERGY STAR^® clothes washers have a Modified Energy Factor (MEF) of 2.46 or greater and a Water Factor (WF) of 4 or less. This is a high standard of energy-efficiency and not all ENERGY STAR^® clothes washers meet this standard, so it is important to check carefully before you make your purchase.
Purchased on or after March 15, 2010
Consumers who have already received or applied for a $100 rebate prior to the incentive increase will automatically receive an additional $50. These additional checks will be processed in August and September. Please refrain from calling to check on the status of your additional incentive until late September. Please do not resubmit an application for the additional incentive.
Qualified Products List for Clothes Washers (Models on all qualified products lists are subject to change. Visit www.energystar.gov for the latest information.)

Qualified clothes washers are available at many local retailers. Local purchases are encouraged, and if you do purchase online or out of state you must show proof of payment of Washington State sales tax, unless you have purchased the appliance at a Washington military exchange or from a Washington retailer and have a Native American exemption.

In addition to the rebates offered by Cash for Appliances Washington your purchase could also qualify for rebates from your local utility company, the retailer or the product manufacturer. This program does allow you to collect rebates from multiple sources for the same purchase. Check out other available rebates at www.washwiserebate.com or www.dsireusa.org or www.energystar.gov or by checking your local utility website.

Cash for Appliances Washington wants to get your inefficient clothes washer off the electrical grid. Although it may be tempting to give it to a friend or charity, that does not accomplish the desired goal of eliminating resource-wasting appliances. You are encouraged to recycle or decommission your old clothes washer. Many retailers will haul away your old washer at the time that they deliver your new one. They might do this for free, or there may be a small fee charged for the service. We encourage you to get that information from the retailer at the time of purchase. If no haul-away service is offered, you can find out about alternative options here.

Clothes washers that are more than 10 years old may add an extra $135 per year in utility costs to your bill compared to a new ENERGY STAR® qualified model. Replacing your inefficient model with a high-efficiency product helps save money and energy. In addition, it helps Washington State meet its objective to improve statewide per capita energy efficiency by 10% by 2012.

Refrigerators

$75 rebate on ENERGY STAR^® refrigerators

Cash for Appliances Washington qualified ENERGY STAR^® refrigerators must be 9 cubic feet or greater. Some smaller ENERGY STAR^® fridges (such as those for dorm rooms and small spaces) do not meet this requirement, so it is important to check carefully before you make your purchase.
Must include proof (i.e. a separate haul-away receipt) for recycling or decommissioning
Purchased on or after March 15, 2010
No change from initial launch.
Qualified Products List for Refrigerators (Models on all qualified products lists are subject to change. Visit www.energystar.gov for the latest information.)

Qualified refrigerators are available at many local retailers. Local purchases are encouraged, and if you do purchase online or out of state you must show proof of payment of Washington State sales tax, unless you have purchased the appliance at a Washington military exchange or from a Washington retailer and have a Native American exemption.

In addition to the rebates offered by Cash for Appliances Washington your purchase could also qualify for rebates from your local utility company, the retailer or the product manufacturer. This program does allow you to collect rebates from multiple sources for the same purchase. Check out other available rebates at www.dsireusa.org or www.energystar.gov or by checking your local utility website.

Cash for Appliances Washington requires proof of recycling or decommissioning of your inefficient fridge in order to be eligible for the refrigerator rebate. If you move the fridge to your garage or basement to keep it as a second fridge, or give it to a friend or charity, then you would not qualify for the rebate. Old refrigerators are such energy hogs that many utilities actually offer a rebate just for recycling your old one – and they provide a pick-up service. Check with your local utility to determine if a refrigerator recycling incentive is available. As an alternative, many retailers will haul away your old refrigerator at the time that they deliver your new one. They might do this for free, or there may be a small fee charged for the service. We encourage you to get that information from the retailer at the time of purchase.

If no haul-away service is offered, and your utility does not offer a refrigerator recycling program you may find out about alternative options here.

You must submit separate documentation from the purchase receipt as proof of refrigerator recycling or decommissioning with your rebate application. If your recycling provider does not have such documentation available you when they receive (pick up, take possession, haul away whatever words work) your old refrigerator may use this recycling receipt or have them sign off on the rebate application.

Pre-1993 refrigerators cost about $80 to run on average each year, compared to current ENERGY STAR^® qualified models that cost as little as $30 annually (these figures are based an average-sized 1992 model versus a new ENERGY STAR^® model). Cash for Appliances Washington is expected to result in approximately 15,000 energy-guzzling refrigerators being recycled and replaced by energy-efficient models.

Dishwashers

$75 rebate on ENERGY STAR^® Dishwashers

Cash for Appliances Washington qualified ENERGY STAR^® dishwashers must use less than or equal to 307 kWh per year and less than or equal to 5 gallons per cycle. This is a high standard for dishwashers and not all ENERGY STAR^® dishwashers meet this standard, so it is important to check carefully that your dishwasher meets these requirements before you make your purchase.
Purchased on or after June 28, 2010
Qualified Products List for Dishwashers (Models on all qualified products lists are subject to change. Visit www.energystar.gov for the latest information.)

Qualified dishwashers are available at many local retailers. Local purchases are encouraged, and if you do purchase online or out of state you must show proof of payment of Washington State sales tax, unless you have purchased the appliance at a Washington military exchange or from a Washington retailer and have a Native American exemption.

In addition to the rebates offered by Cash for Appliances Washington your purchase could also qualify for rebates from your local utility company, the retailer or the product manufacturer. This program does allow you to collect rebates from multiple sources for the same purchase. Check out other available rebates at www.dsireusa.org or www.energystar.gov or by checking your local utility website.

Cash for Appliances Washington wants to get your inefficient dishwasher off the electrical grid. Although it may be tempting to give it to a friend or charity, that does not accomplish the desired goal of eliminating resource-wasting appliances. You are encouraged to recycle or decommission your old dishwasher. Many retailers will haul away your old dishwasher at the time that they deliver your new one. They might do this for free, or there may be a small fee charged for the service. We encourage you to get that information from the retailer at the time of purchase. If no haul-away service is offered, you can find out about alternative options here.

Heat Pump Water Heaters

$250 rebate on ENERGY STAR^® Heat Pump Water Heaters

Must be ENERGY STAR® qualified with an Energy Factor of 2.0 or greater.
Purchased on or after June 28, 2010
Must be installed by a licensed contractor. Contractor must complete the Contractor Installation Details portion of the application
A photo of the installed unit must be submitted with the application to verify proper installation
Customer and contractor must read and understand Heat Pump Water Heater Requirements and Guidelines
Manufacturer’s specifications and local codes apply
Contractor must explain:
- Controls operation
- Air filter cleaning and maintenance
- Proper flushing of unit
Customer must sign off that contractor has fully explained above items
Customer will permit the program to follow up after installation to gauge customer satisfaction
Additional information on Heat Pump Water Heaters available at www.smartwaterheat.org
Qualified Products List for Heat Pump Water Heaters (Models on all qualified products lists are subject to change. Visit www.energystar.gov for the latest information.)

Qualified heat pump water heaters are available at some local retailers and through contractors and plumbing stores. Units should be installed in an unconditioned space which maintains a minimum temperature of 40 degrees. Proof of paid sales tax is not necessary if appliance is purchased and installed by a licensed contractor.

In addition to the rebates offered by Cash for Appliances Washington your purchase could also qualify for rebates from your local utility company, the retailer or the product manufacturer. This program does allow you to collect rebates from multiple sources for the same purchase. Check out other available rebates at www.dsireusa.org or www.energystar.gov or by checking your local utility website.

Gas Storage Water Heaters

$200 rebate on ENERGY STAR^® Gas Storage Water Heaters

Cash for Appliances Washington qualified ENERGY STAR^® gas storage water heaters must have an Energy Factor (EF) greater than or equal to 0.67. This is a high standard for gas storage water heaters and not all ENERGY STAR gas storage water heaters meet this standard, so it is important to check carefully that your gas storage water heater meets this qualification.
Purchased on or after June 28, 2010
Qualified Products List for Gas Storage Water Heaters (Models on all qualified products lists are subject to change. Visit www.energystar.gov for the latest information.)

Qualified gas storage water heaters are available at some local retailers and through contractors and plumbing stores. Proof of paid sales tax is not necessary if appliance is purchased and installed by a licensed contractor.

In addition to the rebates offered by Cash for Appliances Washington your purchase could also qualify for rebates from your local utility company, the retailer or the product manufacturer. This program does allow you to collect rebates from multiple sources for the same purchase. Check out other available rebates at www.dsireusa.org or www.energystar.gov or by checking your local utility website.

Gas Tankless Water Heaters

$300 rebate on ENERGY STAR^® Gas Condensing Tankless Water Heaters

Cash for Appliances Washington qualified ENERGY STAR^® gas tankless water heaters must have an Energy Factor (EF) greater than or equal to 0.90. This is a high standard for gas tankless water heaters and not all ENERGY STAR gas tankless water heaters meet this standard, so it is important to check carefully that your gas tankless water heater meets this qualification.
Purchased on or after June 28, 2010
Must be installed by a licensed contractor. Contractor must complete the Contractor Installation Details portion of the application.
Qualified Products List for Gas Condensing Tankless Water Heaters (Models on all qualified products lists are subject to change. Visit www.energystar.gov for the latest information.)

Qualified gas tankless water heaters are available at some local retailers and through contractors and plumbing stores. Proof of paid sales tax is not necessary if appliance is purchased and installed by a licensed contractor.

In addition to the rebates offered by Cash for Appliances Washington your purchase could also qualify for rebates from your local utility company, the retailer or the product manufacturer. This program does allow you to collect rebates from multiple sources for the same purchase. Check out other available rebates at www.dsireusa.org or www.energystar.gov or by checking your local utility website.

Ductless Heat Pumps

$750 rebate ENERGY STAR^® Ductless Air Source Heat Pumps

Must be ENERGY STAR^® qualified inverter-driven ductless heat pump with EER greater than or equal to 12, SEER greater than or equal to 14.5 and HSPF greater than or equal to 8.2
Purchased on or after June 28, 2010
Must be installed by a contractor who has been trained on the NW Ductless Heat Pump Project. Contractor must complete the Contractor Installation Details portion of the application.
Qualified Products List for Ductless Air Source Heat Pumps (Models on all qualified products lists are subject to change. Visit Energystar.gov for the latest information.)

Qualified ductless air source heat pumps are available at some local retailers and through contractors. Units must be installed by a licensed contractor who has been trained on the NW Ductless Heat Pump Project. Proof of paid sales tax is not necessary if appliance is purchased and installed by a licensed contractor.

In addition to the rebates offered by Cash for Appliances Washington your purchase could also qualify for rebates from your local utility company, the retailer or the product manufacturer. This program does allow you to collect rebates from multiple sources for the same purchase. Check out other available rebates at www.dsireusa.org or www.energystar.gov or by checking your local utility website.

For more information in ductless heat pumps, visit www.goingductless.com.

FAQs

We want to help you ensure that your purchase of an energy-efficient appliance qualifies for a rebate while funds last. We encourage you to read the list of Frequently Asked Questions.

For additional clarification, please call a program representative at 1.877.304.9225.