Thinking of replacing your old appliances? Have you heard about the Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate Program? The State of Texas will be using federal stimulus funds to pass along rebates to consumers that replace old (and functioning) appliances with new, energy efficient models. Texas leads the nation in energy production and consumption so this program is a step to increase energy conservation efforts in Texas.

So how much of a rebate can you receive and for what?

• Refrigerators: $240
• Freezers: $180
• Room AC units: $45
• Clothes washers: Up to $180
• Dishwashers: Up to $140
• Central AC units: Up to $1000
• Air-source heat pumps: Up to $1600
• Hot water heaters: Up to $640

What are the rules/qualifications?  You must:

• Be a Texas resident with a valid Texas residential address (no P.O. boxes accepted)
• Replace older, functional appliances with new ENERGY STAR or CEE qualified models
• Receive only one rebate per category
• Purchase from a Texas retail location or contractor (no online purchases)
• Reserve a rebate starting on April 5, 2010
• Purchase the item(s) between April 16, 2010 – April 25, 2010

Recycling Bonus!

If you take your old functional appliances to a recycling facility, you can qualify for an additional $75 bonus rebate! 

For the exact details and reservation information, please check the Official Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate Program site.

Sources: State Energy Conservation Office and the Official Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate Program

1. richard squires

   April 1, 2010 at 9:38 am

   I live in Allen, Texas and plan to purchase a new Energy Star refrigerator between April 16-April 25. What procedure should I follow in order to recycle my old refrigerator and receive the $75 recycle rebate?

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   1. Kari King

      April 1, 2010 at 9:01 pm

      Hi Richard, the details for the recycling rebate can be found on the Official Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate site under this link: http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/rebate/recycling.php

      Also, be sure to keep on eye on that site for the appliance rebate as they’ve been updating the details recently AND you have to reserve your rebate in advance or you won’t be able to receive it!

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