What Ontario pays for new appliances in Kingston
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.
A city of renters
With 44% of Kingston households renting, many fridges and ranges belong to the landlord. The program page does not say owners only, but the person who buys the new appliance is the one who uploads the receipt. A tenant who replaces a landlord's fridge is paying for property that stays behind.
Utilities Kingston
Utilities Kingston supplies electricity and Kingston postal codes begin with K, which the Energy Affordability Program lists. Renters who hold the utility account can apply for its free fridge and freezer route if their income is under the limit.
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 Kingston condo owner or tenant should confirm with the program. 44% of Kingston households rent, and a tenant should ask the landlord before swapping a fridge or range that came with the unit.
Fridges and freezers at no cost
The Energy Affordability Program lists energy-efficient refrigerators and freezers among the items that comprehensive support can provide, along with LED bulbs, dehumidifiers and window air conditioners. It does not list washers or dryers, and its saving kits include no major appliances. Income limits run from $48,220 for one person to $96,439 for four, and Kingston postal codes are among those it covers. Call 1-844-770-3148 to ask.
Buy new, then upload the receipt
Buy a new appliance from any retailer, then upload the receipt on the program page within 60 days of purchase. Used and refurbished units do not qualify. Keep the receipt, the model number and the delivery date together. Kingston households who buy during a sale should still confirm the model is on the list at the time they check out.
Replace, do not add
The program page asks for an existing electric appliance in need of replacing. A new fridge to go in a spare corner, or an induction range where the kitchen had no range, is not a replacement. If you are switching from gas to an electric appliance, the page does not say whether that counts, so ask the program before you buy. Kingston households that already cook on an electric range are the clearest fit for the induction rebate.
How to claim in Kingston
- 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
Can a Kingston tenant get a free fridge?
Under the Energy Affordability Program, if they hold the utility account and meet the income limit.
Does Utilities Kingston have an appliance rebate?
We did not find one.
Can a landlord claim for many units?
The page states no per-household limit, but each claim needs its own receipt. Ask the program about multiple units.
What is the deadline?
60 days after purchase.
What to do next
See Kingston 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 Kingston rebates → Every Home Renovation Savings rebate →
