What Ontario pays for new appliances in Ottawa
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.
Canada’s new heat pump rebate is worth up to $10,000. Get an email the day it opens
Planning a heat pump too? This one is on top of the rebates above, and we’ll email you the day it opens.
- Up to $10,000
- if your household earns below the median income
- $2,000
- for other homeowners who qualify
Stack it with the Ontario rebate open today
Ottawa says you can combine them. Each program has its own rules. Amounts are the most you can get.
Applications open early 2027
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- Launch-day email, with what to do first
- Who qualifies for the $10,000, once Ottawa says
- A short hello now, so you know it worked
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Read everything we know so far Official page: canada.ca
The appliance page states no end date, so confirm it is still open before you buy.
Cold winters and a heat pump dryer
A heat pump dryer pays the largest rebate, $200. Ottawa's January low averages -13.2°C, and laundry in many homes sits in a basement or utility room. Where the dryer runs and how it is vented are questions for the maker and your installer. The program only asks for an eligible model replacing an existing electric dryer.
Hydro Ottawa and the free route
Hydro Ottawa supplies electricity to most of the city. Ottawa postal codes begin with K, which the Energy Affordability Program lists, and the program can provide energy-efficient fridges and freezers free to households under its income limits.
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. Ottawa households that already cook on an electric range are the clearest fit for the induction rebate.
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. Ottawa households who buy during a sale should still confirm the model is on the list at the time they check out.
How many can I claim?
The page states no limit per household and no end date. That does not mean unlimited funding, and the program can change. If you plan to replace a washer and a dryer, or a fridge and a freezer, get them on the program's lists first and keep every receipt, since each claim is separate and has its own 60-day window.
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 Ottawa postal codes are among those it covers. Call 1-844-770-3148 to ask.
How to claim in Ottawa
- 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 Better Homes Ottawa cover appliances?
We did not find appliances listed on the loan page. Ask the city before assuming.
Can I claim for an induction range if I have gas now?
The page asks for an existing electric appliance, so ask the program.
Is Hydro Ottawa involved?
Not in the rebate. It is run through Home Renovation Savings.
How long do I have after buying?
60 days.
What to do next
See Ottawa 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 Ottawa rebates → Every Home Renovation Savings rebate →
