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 Surrey household
In a newer Surrey highrise near a SkyTrain station, the laundry closet often has no exterior wall, making a heat pump dryer's vent-free design a practical necessity rather than a nice-to-have. In an older suburban Surrey house, it's more about the roughly 50% lower electricity use. Either way, expect cycles to run 20 to 40 minutes longer than a standard dryer.
Induction cooktops are increasingly standard in Surrey's newer condo developments since they skip the gas line, but check your cookware before switching an older kitchen over, induction only heats magnetic pots and pans, so cast iron and induction-rated stainless work, while aluminum and copper sets won't. 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 →
Worth being upfront: this rebate is for replacing an existing electric appliance, not adding a new one. If your current fridge or washer still works, the dollar amount here rarely justifies 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 Surrey
- Book large item pickup through the City of Surrey or take the old unit to the Surrey Transfer Station instead of curbside disposal
- 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 Surrey
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Common questions
Are appliance rebates available in Surrey?
Yes. Surrey 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.
Does the appliance rebate work the same way across all of Surrey's different neighbourhoods?
Yes, the BC Hydro instant rebate applies the same way whether you're in a Whalley highrise, a Cloverdale townhome, or a South Surrey detached house. What matters is being a BC Hydro residential customer and buying from a participating retailer, not which part of the city you're in.
Your utility: BC Hydro
BC Hydro handles electricity across all of Surrey, and this instant rebate runs through BC Hydro's own retail program rather than the city. Given how fast Surrey is growing, newer town-centre buildings tend to have modern electrical capacity for an induction range, while older single-family homes further out may need a panel check first.
Next steps
View all Surrey rebate programs → or check the official BC Hydro rebate page → for the current source of truth.