How much you get
Appliance rebates are part of the no-assessment tier of Ontario's Home Renovation Savings Program, so Peterborough homeowners can claim them without a home energy assessment. The amount depends on which appliance you're replacing.
Heat pump dryer
Induction cooktop / range
Washer
Fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher
These are individually small rebates, but they stack — replace a dryer, range, and washer in the same year and you're looking at $425 back, with no assessment fee to eat into it.
Which appliance to prioritize
Peterborough's downtown core and East City are full of older Victorian and Edwardian houses, many with a laundry area added into the basement decades after the house was built with no easy exterior wall nearby. That's a strong case for the $200 heat pump dryer rebate, since many models skip the outdoor vent entirely and just condense moisture into a tank or drain line. The honest tradeoff: cycles typically run well past two hours for a full load, longer than the standard dryer most homeowners are used to.
If you're weighing the $150 induction rebate, check your cookware drawer before you buy. Induction heats the pan directly through a magnetic field instead of heating a coil, so water boils faster and the surface stays cool, but it only works with magnetic cookware, cast iron or select stainless steel. An older aluminum or copper pot set, common in homes passed down through a family, generally needs replacing too. Browse induction cooktops at Home Depot → or induction ranges →
A basic ENERGY STAR label doesn't automatically clear the bar for this rebate tier, so verify the exact model against the current qualified list. Browse heat pump dryers at Home Depot → And be realistic: this rebate is for replacing an electric appliance already in your home, not a reason to swap out one that's still working fine. If you're bundling the appliance swap into a bigger retrofit, Better Homes Peterborough financing below can help cover the rest of the project.
Financing with Better Homes Peterborough
Up to $50,000 at 4.5%, repaid through your property tax bill
Appliance rebates are small enough that most homeowners pay out of pocket, but if you're bundling appliance upgrades into a bigger retrofit, Better Homes Peterborough can help finance the whole project — up to $50,000 at 4.5% interest, repaid over 15 years through your property tax bill, or an unsecured loan through Kawartha Credit Union. Call 1-888-284-9417 or visit betterhomesptbo.ca.
Appliance installers in Peterborough
We haven't independently vetted specific appliance installers in Peterborough yet, so we're not going to invent names or star ratings for this page. Browse our installer directory to compare local companies yourself, or run the free assessment below and we'll help connect you with someone once we have vetted options in your area.
Browse the HomePowerRebate installer directory →
Common questions
How much are appliance rebates in Peterborough?
They range from $25 to $200 depending on the appliance: heat pump dryer $200, induction cooktop or range $150, washer $75, fridge $50, freezer $50, and dishwasher $25. All are part of the no-assessment tier of Ontario's Home Renovation Savings Program.
Do I need a home energy assessment to claim appliance rebates in Peterborough?
No. Appliance rebates are on the no-assessment path, so you can claim them without going through a home energy assessment, unlike windows, water heaters, or wall insulation.
Do older Peterborough homes need electrical upgrades before adding a heat pump dryer or induction range?
Sometimes. A lot of the older housing stock in downtown Peterborough and East City still runs on a 100-amp electrical panel, and an induction range in particular can push a household close to that limit alongside a heat pump dryer, electric water heater, and other loads. Have an electrician confirm your panel capacity before buying rather than finding out at delivery.
Your utility: Peterborough Utilities Commission
Peterborough Utilities Commission is the local electric utility for Peterborough. 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: Peterborough Utilities Commission 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 Peterborough Utilities Commission to ask directly.
Next steps
View all Peterborough rebate programs → or check the official Home Renovation Savings Program site → for the current source of truth.