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 Richmond household
Richmond's condo and townhome towers, especially newer developments near Bridgeport and Brighouse, often put the washer-dryer in a closet with no exterior wall, so a heat pump dryer's internal condensing solves a real installation limit rather than just cutting the power bill. It uses roughly half the electricity of a standard resistance dryer, with the tradeoff being 20 to 40 extra minutes per cycle.
Induction cooktops are already common in Richmond's newer condo kitchens since they don't need a gas line, but check your cookware before upgrading an older unit, induction only heats magnetic pots and pans, so an inherited set of aluminum cookware typically won't work without a few replacement 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 program covers replacing an electric appliance already in your home, not adding a new one. If your current fridge or washer still works, the rebate amounts here rarely justify swapping it out early.
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 Richmond
- Book large item pickup through the City of Richmond or take the old unit to the Richmond Recycling Depot 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 Richmond
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Common questions
Are appliance rebates available in Richmond?
Yes. Richmond 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 Richmond's flood-construction rules affect an appliance swap?
Not for a straightforward appliance replacement like a fridge or dryer. Richmond's flood-plain rules mainly affect new electrical or plumbing rough-in work, so they'd only come into play if an induction range install requires panel upgrades or new wiring below the flood construction level.
Your utility: BC Hydro
BC Hydro bills electricity across Richmond, and the instant rebate program runs through BC Hydro's own retail portal rather than the city. Richmond's flood-plain construction rules mean a lot of ground-floor mechanical and electrical work goes through extra permitting, check with the city before any panel upgrade tied to an induction range install.
Next steps
View all Richmond rebate programs → or check the official BC Hydro rebate page → for the current source of truth.