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 Chilliwack household
Chilliwack's agricultural roots mean plenty of households run bigger loads of laundry, farm clothes, towels, linens for a large family, so the operating-cost savings from a heat pump dryer add up faster here than in a smaller household. These dryers use about half the electricity of a standard resistance dryer, though a cycle runs 20 to 40 minutes longer since it's recycling heat rather than blasting it out a vent.
An induction cooktop heats the pan through a magnetic field instead of an element, so it boils water faster and the surface itself stays cool. It only works with magnetic cookware though, cast iron and most stainless steel are fine, but an all-copper or aluminum set won't heat up at all, so budget for a few replacement pots if you're switching over. 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 →
Be clear-eyed about this one: it's a rebate for replacing an appliance you already have, not for adding a fridge or dryer to a home that never had one. If your current appliance still works, the rebate amounts here are usually too small to justify an early swap.
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 Chilliwack
- Book a large item pickup through the City of Chilliwack or take the old unit to the Chilliwack transfer station rather than leaving it curbside
- 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 Chilliwack
Real companies based in Chilliwack, pulled from their current Google reviews. We're not paid to list anyone here.
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Common questions
Are appliance rebates available in Chilliwack?
Yes. Chilliwack 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.
Is the appliance rebate different for rural Chilliwack properties outside city limits?
No, the BC Hydro instant rebate applies the same way whether you're in downtown Chilliwack or on a rural Fraser Valley property, as long as you're a BC Hydro residential electricity customer and buy from a participating retailer.
Your utility: BC Hydro
BC Hydro serves Chilliwack's electricity, and this instant rebate runs entirely through BC Hydro's own retail program, the city itself doesn't administer it. FortisBC handles natural gas for many Chilliwack homes, so if you're pairing an appliance swap with a furnace or water heater project, expect two separate utility accounts and two separate rebate processes.
Next steps
View all Chilliwack rebate programs → or check the official BC Hydro rebate page → for the current source of truth.