What Ontario pays for new appliances in Toronto
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.
Towers, condos and who owns the fridge
With 47% of Toronto households in tall buildings and 48% renting, the first question is who owns the appliance. Rental suites often come with a fridge and range the landlord replaces. A condo owner who buys a new washer for their own unit is the person the rebate pays, subject to the program confirming condos, which its page does not address.
Toronto Hydro and the account
The rebate asks for a residential customer on the Ontario grid, which in most of the city means a Toronto Hydro account. Cornwall Electric customers are the only ones the page excludes by name. If your power is included in your rent, speak to the landlord about who claims, and whether they will.
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 Toronto condo owner or tenant should confirm with the program. 48% of Toronto households rent, and a tenant should ask the landlord before swapping a fridge or range that came with the unit.
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 Toronto or online.
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 Toronto postal codes are among those it covers. Call 1-844-770-3148 to ask.
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.
How to claim in Toronto
- 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 Toronto condo owner claim an appliance rebate?
The page lists no home type but does not mention condos. Ask the program before buying.
Is the Toronto HELP loan a rebate for appliances?
No. It is a loan for home energy improvements, and we did not find appliances listed there.
Which appliance pays the most?
The heat pump clothes dryer, at $200.
Can a tenant claim?
The page does not say owners only. The landlord should agree to any swap.
What to do next
See Toronto 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 Toronto rebates → Every Home Renovation Savings rebate →
