How much you get
Heat pump dryer
Induction cooktop / range
Washer
Fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher
No assessment needed
Appliance rebates sit in the same no-assessment tier as the heat pump, solar, battery, attic insulation, and smart thermostat rebates on the main Timmins page — no $600 home energy assessment required.
Which appliance to prioritize
Timmins' extreme winters, with weeks well below -20°C, make the $200 heat pump dryer rebate worth real thought, not just the biggest number on the grid. These units pull ambient heat from the surrounding air, so one installed in an unheated garage or cold basement runs less efficiently than the same model in a heated laundry room. Where the room is warm enough, it uses roughly half the electricity of a standard resistance dryer, but expect a longer cycle, often well past two hours for a full load.
For the $150 induction rebate, check your cookware before ordering. Induction heats the pan directly through a magnetic field instead of heating a coil, so it's faster and the surface stays cooler, but it only works with magnetic cookware, cast iron or certain stainless steel. Given Timmins' distance from a major retailer, it's worth confirming both the appliance and any needed cookware are in stock or available to ship before you commit to a purchase date. Browse induction cooktops at Home Depot → or induction ranges →
Check the qualified products list before buying, since a basic ENERGY STAR label doesn't guarantee a model clears this specific rebate tier. Browse heat pump dryers at Home Depot → This program funds replacing an electric appliance already in your home, not buying a spare for the camp or cottage.
How to claim it
- Buy an eligible ENERGY STAR appliance from a participating retailer, or apply by mail after purchase
- Keep your receipt and model information
- Submit through the Save on Energy portal if not claimed instantly at purchase
Finding an installer in Timmins
We're still building our verified installer network in Timmins, so we don't have profiles to show you here yet. Browse our full directory of vetted installers across Ontario instead — several serve the broader Northeastern Ontario region.
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Common questions
How much is the appliance rebate in Timmins?
It depends on the appliance: $200 for a heat pump dryer, $150 for an induction cooktop or range, $75 for a washer, and $50 each for a fridge, freezer, or dishwasher (dishwasher is $25 on the main Timmins rebate page for the base tier). These are flat per-appliance rebates and don't require a home energy assessment.
Can I claim more than one appliance rebate in Timmins?
Yes, each eligible appliance is its own line item, so a household replacing several appliances at once can combine multiple rebates in the same project.
Do appliance rebates require a home energy assessment in Timmins?
No. Appliance rebates are part of the no-assessment tier on the main Timmins rebate page, the same tier as the heat pump, solar, battery, attic insulation, and smart thermostat rebates.
Does Timmins' extreme cold affect a heat pump dryer's efficiency?
It can. Heat pump dryers pull ambient heat from the room they're installed in, so one placed in an unheated garage or cold basement during a Timmins winter won't perform as well as the same model in a heated laundry room. Check the manufacturer's minimum operating temperature against where you plan to install it.
Your utility: Hydro One
Hydro One is the local electric utility for Timmins. 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: Hydro One 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 Hydro One to ask directly.
Next steps
View all Timmins rebate programs → or check the official Home Renovation Savings Program site → for the current source of truth. You can also browse the Ontario hub for other cities.