What Ontario pays for new appliances in Guelph
We re-read the program's appliance page on October 4, 2026. The rebates are province-wide, so the amounts are the same in every city, and the rules about what you replace and which model you buy are what decide a claim.
Heat pump clothes dryer
The largest of the six appliance rebates, for a new ENERGY STAR Most Efficient heat pump dryer replacing an electric dryer.
Induction cooktop or range
For a new induction cooktop or range on the program's product list, replacing an existing electric one.
Washing machine
For a new ENERGY STAR Most Efficient washer on the program list.
Fridge
For a new ENERGY STAR Most Efficient refrigerator replacing an existing electric one.
Freezer
For a new ENERGY STAR Most Efficient freezer on the list.
Dishwasher
For a new ENERGY STAR Most Efficient dishwasher on the list.
Who can claim
A residential customer on the Ontario grid with an existing electric appliance in need of replacing. Cornwall Electric customers are excluded.
Free route
Income-qualified households can get energy-efficient fridges and freezers at no charge, along with other upgrades.
The appliance page states no end date, so confirm it is still open before you buy.
Tenants and the appliance page
With 34% of Guelph households renting, tenants may ask whether they can claim. The page asks for a residential customer on the Ontario grid and an existing electric appliance in need of replacing. It does not say owners only. A tenant buying their own washer, for example, has to decide whether it stays when they leave.
Alectra Utilities
Alectra Utilities supplies power and Guelph postal codes begin with N, which the Energy Affordability Program lists. The program can provide energy-efficient fridges and freezers to households under the income limits.
Adding up the six
The six rebates are $200 for a heat pump dryer, $150 for an induction cooktop or range, $75 for a washer, $50 each for a fridge and a freezer and $25 for a dishwasher. A household that replaced all six would receive $550, though few Guelph homes will need to swap everything at once. The rebate is flat, so it takes the same amount off an entry model and a premium one.
Most Efficient, not just ENERGY STAR
The rebate is for ENERGY STAR Most Efficient models, which the page describes as going beyond standard ENERGY STAR requirements. A fridge with the ordinary ENERGY STAR mark may not qualify. Each appliance has its own product list linked from the program page, so find the model number there before you pay, whether you buy in Guelph or online.
When replacing makes sense
About 44% of Guelph's 56,480 households live in homes built before 1981. Age of the house tells you little about the age of the fridge, and a working appliance rarely pays back a swap through a $25 to $200 rebate alone. The rebate suits a replacement you already need to make.
What kind of home
Unlike the thermostat rebate, the appliance page lists no home type. It asks for a residential customer on the Ontario grid. It does not address condos or apartments directly, so a Guelph condo owner or tenant should confirm with the program. 34% of Guelph households rent, and a tenant should ask the landlord before swapping a fridge or range that came with the unit.
How to claim in Guelph
- Check that the appliance you are replacing is electric and that you are on the Ontario grid.
- Find a new model on the program's ENERGY STAR Most Efficient list for that appliance.
- Buy it new from any retailer and keep the receipt.
- Upload the receipt on the program page within 60 days of purchase.
- If your household income is under the limits, call 1-844-770-3148 about free fridges and freezers first.
Common questions
Does Alectra give an appliance rebate in Guelph?
We did not find one.
Can students claim?
If they are residential customers on the grid and replace an existing electric appliance, the page does not exclude them.
Is the induction rebate for a range or a cooktop?
Both are included at $150.
What does Most Efficient mean?
A level above standard ENERGY STAR, as the page describes it.
What to do next
See Guelph smart thermostat rebates, heat pump rebates and the Ontario rebate calculator.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 4, 2026: Home Renovation Savings: appliances, Save on Energy: Energy Affordability Program, Save on Energy: Home Renovation Savings, Statistics Canada 2021 Census, table 98-10-0233-01. All Guelph rebates → Every Home Renovation Savings rebate →
