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   Now's the time to buy if you're in the market for new appliances in New York State

   from Friday's NY Daily News

   Sick of that old washer, want a new fridge? This might be your lucky day!

   Friday kicks off the "New York's Great Appliance Swap Out" program (a.k.a. "Cash for Appliances"), where you can get money back when you purchase Energy-Star applicances.

   Here are the rebates, according to WSYR-TV Syracuse:

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   Refrigerators: $75 rebate. You could get $105 back if you have a receipt proving you recycled the old one.
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   Washers: $75 dollar rebate or $100 with a recycling receipt
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   Freezers: $50 refund or $75 if you recycle the old one.
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   If you bundle all three items, or any two plus an Energy Star dishwasher, you can get a $500 rebate, $550 with recycling receipt.

   The program is first-come, first-serve, and there is about $17 million set aside to fund the initiative in New York state, according to the Web site. The program officially ends on Feb. 21. You can learn more about "New York's Great Appliance Swap Out" and fill out a rebate application online at http://www.nyapplianceswapout.com.

   For those of you who are not New Yorkers, visit http://www.EnergySavers.gov for details about the program and eligibility.

   From government rebate site:
   http://www.energysavers.gov/financial/index.cfm/mytopic=70020

   Types of Appliances
   More than 70% of the energy used in our homes is for appliances, refrigeration, space heating, cooling, and water heating. Replacing old appliances and equipment with those that are ENERGY STAR® labeled can help American families save significantly on their utility bills. Each state and territory may select its own set of ENERGY STAR qualified products to rebate. DOE has recommended that states select from among the following appliances:

   Boilers
   Central air conditioners
   Clothes washers
   Dishwashers
   Freezers
   Furnaces (oil and gas)
   Heat pumps (air source and geothermal)
   Refrigerators
   Room air conditioners
   Water heaters

   Time is of the essence since the program is only open for a short time.

   Other states also have this program, but dates and rebate specifics vary.

   Posted 2 years ago #

2. anuran
   Member

   Good. Investment in energy efficiency could save us enough to significantly cut our dependence on foreign oil. I just wish the program offered even larger incentives for those few appliances still made in this country.

   Posted 2 years ago #

3. Poster
   Member

   Yeah, I just checked out an appliace store online, and you can get

   Appliance:
   Refrigerator - $105.00 With Recycling $75.00 Without Recycling
   Freezer $75.00 With Recycling $50.00 Without Recycling
   Clothes Washer $100.00 With Recycling $75.00 Without Recycling

   It is really worth it, and I think this is only good for one week!

   Posted 2 years ago #

4. Poster
   Member

   I guess I should mention the site I took the info off of: http://www.ajmadison.com.
   I think they are located in BP.

   Posted 2 years ago #

5. OlieV
   Member

   Part of the stimulus package, similar to Cash for Clunkers (and we all saw how well that worked out) is government rebates for buying greener appliances, especially Energy Star appliances. They are initiated at the state level. So far, there are Minnesota appliance rebates, and now Iowa appliance rebates. Energy Star appliances cost the same as others, and can save you about a payday loans worth on water and electricity – so if you were going to buy a washer and dryer anyway, what's it going to hurt?

   Posted 2 years ago #

6. hereorthere
   Blocked

   They take $10 in excessive taxes and give back 20 cents and we are supposed to say "Thank you wise and benevolent government".

   And it does not even apply to everything anyway, like stoves and ovens for example.

   Posted 2 years ago #

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