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
Whitby has grown fast over the last two decades, and a lot of the newer subdivisions were built with mid-size laundry rooms and bigger kitchens than the older sections of downtown Whitby or Brooklin. That extra space still doesn't change the case for the $200 heat pump dryer rebate: it uses roughly half the electricity of a standard resistance dryer since it recycles heat instead of exhausting it outside, though the honest tradeoff is a longer cycle, often well past two hours for a full load.
If you cook often, the $150 induction rebate is worth planning around, but check your cookware first. Induction heats the pan directly through a magnetic field instead of heating a coil, so it boils water faster and the cooktop surface stays cool. It only works with magnetic cookware though, cast iron or select stainless steel, so an inherited or hand-me-down aluminum set generally needs replacing too. Browse induction cooktops at Home Depot → or induction ranges →
Check the current qualified products list before buying, since a basic ENERGY STAR label alone doesn't guarantee a model clears this rebate tier. Browse heat pump dryers at Home Depot → And keep it in perspective: this rebate funds replacing an electric appliance you already own, not adding an extra fridge to 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 Whitby
Real companies based in Whitby, pulled from their current Google reviews. We're not paid to list anyone here.
Common questions
Are appliance rebates available in Whitby?
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 Whitby.
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.
Do Whitby's newer Durham Region subdivisions have any electrical quirks to check before buying an induction range?
Most newer Whitby builds have plenty of panel capacity for an induction range, but it's still worth a quick check, especially in older sections of downtown Whitby or Brooklin built before the recent growth. An electrician can confirm the existing circuit can handle an induction range's draw in a few minutes, cheaper than finding out after delivery.
Your utility: Elexicon Energy
Elexicon Energy is the local electric utility for Whitby. 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: Elexicon Energy 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 Elexicon Energy to ask directly.
Next steps
View all Whitby rebate programs → or check the official Home Renovation Savings Program site → for the current source of truth.