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
London's rental market around Western University means a lot of older houses got converted into multi-unit student housing over the decades, and those units often run one dryer for several tenants nonstop. That heavy use is exactly where the $200 heat pump dryer rebate pays off fastest: it draws roughly half the electricity of a standard resistance dryer because it recirculates heat instead of venting it outside. The tradeoff worth knowing before you buy: a full load can take well over two hours, noticeably longer than the standard 45-60 minute cycle tenants are used to.
Homeowners in Old North and Woodfield weighing the $150 induction rebate should check their cookware drawer first. Induction cooktops heat the pan directly through a magnetic field rather than heating a coil, so they boil water faster and stay cool to the touch, but they only work with magnetic cookware like cast iron or certain stainless steel. Older, inherited aluminum or copper cookware sets, common in London's century homes, simply won't heat on an induction surface. Browse induction cooktops at Home Depot → or induction ranges →
A basic ENERGY STAR label doesn't automatically clear this rebate's bar, so confirm the model is on the current qualified list before buying. Browse heat pump dryers at Home Depot → And keep it in perspective: this program pays for replacing an existing electric appliance, not for buying an extra fridge for the garage.
How to claim it
- Purchase an eligible appliance from any retailer
- Install the new appliance and properly dispose of the old one
- Upload your receipt within 60 days of purchase through the online application system
Appliance installers in London
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Common questions
Are appliance rebates available in London?
Some Ontario utilities run seasonal rebate programs for ENERGY STAR fridges, washers, and dryers. These come and go, so check what's currently active in London.
What appliances save the most on Ontario bills?
Fridges and clothes dryers running around the clock tend to have the biggest impact — an ENERGY STAR upgrade on either can meaningfully cut your electricity bill.
Is a heat pump dryer a good fit for London's older century homes?
Often yes. Many Old North and Woodfield century homes have a dryer vent that was added decades after the house was built, sometimes running an awkward path through knob-and-tube-era walls. A heat pump dryer that doesn't need an exterior vent sidesteps that problem entirely, though you'll want an electrician to confirm the circuit can handle the new unit regardless.
Your utility: London Hydro
London Hydro is the local electric utility for London. The appliance rebate above comes from a province-wide program, so which utility bills you doesn't change what you qualify for. Where it can matter: London Hydro is who to contact about your home's electrical service capacity if your installer flags an upgrade, and who bills the electricity your new equipment uses once it's running. Some utilities layer their own incentive on top of the province rebate — worth a quick call to London Hydro to ask directly.
Next steps
View all London rebate programs → or check the official Home Renovation Savings Program site → for the current source of truth.