How much you get
Heat pump clothes dryer
Induction cooktop / range
Washing machine
Fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher
You must be replacing an existing electric appliance with a new (not used or refurbished) unit, and be a residential customer connected to Ontario's electricity grid.
Which appliance to prioritize
If you're only replacing one thing this year, the heat pump dryer pays out the most and does the most for your bill. It moves heat around instead of generating it from a coil, so it typically uses roughly half the electricity of a standard resistance dryer. Some heat pump models don't vent outside at all, which matters if you're in one of Barrie's older waterfront homes where adding new exterior venting isn't simple. The tradeoff worth knowing before you buy: cycles run longer, often 15 to 25 minutes more than a standard dryer, so it's not a straight speed upgrade.
Not every ENERGY STAR appliance clears the bar for this rebate. The program is built around the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient tier, which is a narrower list than basic ENERGY STAR certification. Check the model against the current qualified products list before you buy, not after, since returns on a delivered appliance are a hassle.
Thinking about induction instead of a standard glass-top range? Induction heats the pan itself through a magnetic field rather than heating an element first, so it's faster and the cooktop surface stays cooler to the touch. The catch: it only works with magnetic cookware, meaning cast iron or most stainless steel. If your pots and pans are all aluminum or copper, budget for new cookware too or the rebate savings get eaten up fast.
One honest note: this rebate is for replacing an appliance that's actually electric and in use, not for swapping out something that still works fine just to get free money. It's a genuine incentive tied to a real replacement, not a windfall.
Shop ENERGY STAR-qualified models at retailers like Home Depot: heat pump dryers or induction cooktops and induction ranges.
How to claim it
- Buy an eligible ENERGY STAR Most Efficient appliance from any Ontario retailer
- Install it and get rid of the old electric unit you're replacing
- Submit your receipt within 60 days through the Home Renovation Savings online portal
Appliance installers in Barrie
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Common questions
Do older Barrie homes near the waterfront need an electrical panel upgrade for a heat pump dryer?
Usually not. Heat pump dryers plug into a standard 120V or 240V outlet depending on the model, similar to what most dryers already use, so it's rarely the trigger for a panel upgrade the way a heat pump for heating and cooling can be. Confirm the outlet type against your current dryer before buying.
Does Barrie Hydro offer anything on top of the provincial appliance rebate?
Barrie Hydro doesn't currently run its own appliance-specific rebate layered on top of the Home Renovation Savings Program. It's worth a quick call before you buy, since utility programs change, but as of now the $25 to $200 provincial amounts are what's available for Barrie homeowners.
Your utility: Barrie Hydro
Barrie Hydro bills electricity for Barrie homes and is the utility to contact if your installer flags a service capacity question for a heat pump dryer or induction range, both of which draw more current than the appliances they replace. The appliance rebate itself comes from the province-wide Home Renovation Savings Program, so which utility serves your address doesn't change your eligibility, but Barrie Hydro is who processes any electrical work tied to the upgrade.
Next steps
View all Barrie rebate programs →, check the official Home Renovation Savings Program site →, or see for what the city runs locally.