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 rebate to claim first in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill has seen a wave of condo towers go up around Yonge St. and the Richmond Hill Centre area over the past decade, and those units almost never have exterior dryer venting. That's the exact gap a heat pump dryer fills — many models run without any outdoor vent since they condense moisture instead of exhausting hot air, and they use roughly half the electricity of a standard resistance dryer. The honest tradeoff is cycle length: plan for 20 to 40 minutes longer per load than a conventional dryer.
For the $150 induction cooktop rebate, check the current Home Renovation Savings Program qualified products list before buying — a basic ENERGY STAR label doesn't automatically mean a model qualifies. Induction heats cookware directly through a magnetic field instead of heating an element first, so water boils faster and the cooktop stays cooler to the touch, but it only works with magnetic pots and pans. Anyone with mostly aluminum or copper cookware should budget to replace a few pieces. Browse induction cooktops at Home Depot → or induction ranges →
The dryer rebate is the biggest single number on the grid, so it's worth prioritizing if you're only swapping one appliance this year. Browse heat pump dryers at Home Depot →
Keep in mind this rebate funds replacing a working electric appliance, not adding a new one — if your current dishwasher or fridge is still fine, the smaller rebate amounts rarely make early replacement worth it.
How to claim it
- Buy an eligible appliance from any retailer — Richmond Hill's Home Depot on Highway 7 and the Hillcrest Mall Best Buy both stock qualified models
- Install the new unit and recycle the old appliance through York Region's bulky item collection rather than putting it at the curb
- Apply online with your receipt within 60 days of purchase — most approvals come back within a few weeks
Appliance installers in Richmond Hill
Real companies based in Richmond Hill, pulled from their current Google reviews. We're not paid to list anyone here.
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Common questions
Are appliance rebates available in Richmond Hill?
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 Richmond Hill.
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.
Does Alectra offer its own appliance rebate on top of the provincial one in Richmond Hill?
Alectra Utilities doesn't run a separate appliance-specific rebate right now — the amounts above are the full Home Renovation Savings Program offer. Alectra's own conservation incentives in Richmond Hill lean toward insulation, smart thermostats, and EV charging, so check those category pages if you're planning a bigger retrofit.
Your utility: Alectra Utilities
Alectra Utilities is the electric utility serving Richmond Hill, formed from the 2017 merger of several York and Peel Region utilities including PowerStream, which used to serve this area on its own. The appliance rebate above is a province-wide program, so which utility bills you doesn't change your eligibility, but Alectra Utilities is who to contact about service capacity if an installer flags a panel issue for a new induction range. See , the Town of Richmond Hill's website →, and for appliance disposal rules.
Next steps
View all Richmond Hill rebate programs → or check the official Home Renovation Savings Program site → for the current source of truth.