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 Vernon household
Vernon's hot, dry Okanagan summers push cooling and refrigeration loads up each year, so cutting a dryer's electricity draw by roughly half has a real effect on a summer BC Hydro bill here. The tradeoff is time, plan for cycles running 20 to 40 minutes longer than a standard resistance dryer.
Induction cooktops heat the pan directly, keeping the cooktop surface cooler than a conventional element, a genuine plus during a Vernon heat warning when the last thing you want is more ambient heat in the kitchen. They only work with magnetic cookware, so check your pots and pans are cast iron or induction-rated stainless before switching. 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 →
To be upfront: this rebate is for replacing an appliance you already own, not for adding a new one. If your current fridge or washer still works, the rebate amounts here rarely 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 Vernon
- Take the old unit to the Greater Vernon landfill or book large item pickup through the City 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 Vernon
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Common questions
Are appliance rebates available in Vernon?
Yes. Vernon 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.
Why is Vernon's appliance rebate different from Kelowna's just down the lake?
Vernon is BC Hydro electric territory while Kelowna is FortisBC's, the two utilities run entirely separate appliance rebate programs with different dollar amounts, even though the cities are less than an hour apart in the same Okanagan valley.
Your utility: BC Hydro
BC Hydro provides electricity to Vernon, and this instant appliance rebate runs through BC Hydro's own retail program. Unlike neighbouring Kelowna, which sits in FortisBC's electric territory, Vernon households deal with a single BC Hydro account for both the appliance rebate and their regular power bill.
Next steps
View all Vernon rebate programs → or check the official BC Hydro rebate page → for the current source of truth.