How much you get
Clothes dryer
Clothes washer
Refrigerator
BC Hydro's appliance program is a time-limited instant discount at the register, not a year-round rebate. It comes and goes with the season. The most recent cycle ran October 3, 2025 to January 2, 2026, with online applications accepted through March 3, 2026. BC Hydro typically brings the program back each fall, so check BC Hydro's current product rebates page → for the live window and eligible model list before you buy.
Buying the right appliance for a Burnaby household
In a Burnaby highrise, the stacked washer-dryer often lives in a closet with no exterior wall in reach, which rules out a standard vented dryer outright in some suites. A heat pump dryer condenses moisture internally instead of exhausting hot air outside, so it works in exactly that kind of space. It also runs on about half the electricity of a resistance dryer. The real-world cost is time, expect cycles 20 to 40 minutes longer than what you're used to.
Induction cooktops are common in newer Burnaby condo kitchens already because they don't need a gas line, but if you're upgrading an older unit, check your cookware first, induction only heats magnetic pots and pans, so an all-aluminum or copper set from a condo starter kitchen usually won't work without buying a few new pieces. Browse induction cooktops at Home Depot → or induction ranges →
Not every appliance with an ENERGY STAR label clears BC Hydro's rebate bar — the program qualifies specific models, so check the current qualifying list before buying rather than assuming certification alone is enough. Browse heat pump dryers at Home Depot →
This rebate is for replacing an electric appliance already installed in your home, not for adding one to a unit that didn't have it. If your current fridge or dishwasher still runs fine, the smaller rebate amounts here rarely make early replacement worth it.
How to claim it
- Buy your appliance from a participating retailer. BC Hydro publishes the current list of eligible stores, which includes major chains across Burnaby
- Book Burnaby's large item pickup for the old unit, or drop it at the Burnaby Eco Centre transfer station, instead of putting it out with regular garbage
- Apply with your dated receipt within the program's application window, and keep the receipt until the rebate shows up on your bill or account
Appliance installers in Burnaby
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Common questions
Are appliance rebates available in Burnaby?
Yes. Burnaby is served by BC Hydro, and BC Hydro runs a seasonal instant in-store discount on select ENERGY STAR refrigerators, clothes washers, and clothes dryers. Amounts and eligible dates change, so check the current program before buying.
What appliances save the most on a BC electricity bill?
Fridges and clothes dryers running constantly tend to have the biggest impact on your bill, since they use more electricity year-round than a dishwasher or washing machine does.
Do Burnaby strata buildings have any special rules for appliance swaps?
Many Burnaby stratas require notice or a permit sign-off before an in-suite appliance swap, especially for anything touching the electrical panel like an induction range. Check your strata's renovation bylaws before buying, it's separate from the BC Hydro rebate process itself.
Your utility: BC Hydro
BC Hydro bills electricity across all of Burnaby, and this instant-rebate program runs through BC Hydro's own retail portal rather than through the city. Burnaby's stock of older highrises means panel or in-suite electrical capacity can be a real constraint when swapping to an induction range, check with your strata and, if needed, BC Hydro's own guidance on electrical service before buying.
Next steps
View all Burnaby rebate programs → or check the official BC Hydro rebate page → for the current source of truth.