How much you get
There's no Mount Vernon-specific purchase rebate — what's available is Con Edison's recycling payment for the old unit and, separately, the statewide heat pump dryer program for income-qualified households.
Fridge/freezer recycling
Con Edison picks up a working secondary fridge or freezer free and pays you for it — no purchase required.
Room A/C recycling
Same pickup program, for a working window or through-wall air conditioner you're retiring.
NYSERDA heat pump dryer
Statewide program (not Con Edison-specific) for households at or below 150% of area median income.
Recycling pickup applies whether you live in a single-family home or a multi-unit building; the dryer rebate requires applying through NYSERDA before you shop, not after.
Source: Con Edison appliance recycling rebates and NYSERDA Appliance Upgrade Program
Buying the right appliance in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon packs roughly 68,000 people into about four square miles, and a lot of the housing here is early-1900s multi-family construction with laundry either in a shared basement or a closet with no exterior wall at all. That's the exact situation a heat pump dryer is built for — no outside venting required, since it condenses moisture internally. The tradeoff is a slower cycle, typically 20 to 40 minutes longer than a standard vented dryer. Browse heat pump dryers at Home Depot →
For cooking, induction is worth considering if your kitchen renovation includes the range — it heats faster than a standard electric coil and the cooktop surface stays cooler, a real plus in a tight rowhouse kitchen. Check your cookware first: induction only works with magnetic pots and pans. Browse induction cooktops at Home Depot → or induction ranges →
These programs are for replacing an appliance already in your home, not adding a new one where there wasn't one. If your current washer still runs, the recycling payment alone rarely makes an early swap worthwhile.
How to claim it
- Schedule a free Con Edison pickup for the appliance you're retiring, whether in a house or an apartment building
- Buy your ENERGY STAR-qualified replacement and hold onto the dated, paid-in-full receipt
- Apply through NYSERDA first if you're income-eligible for the heat pump dryer rebate, then redeem the voucher at checkout
Appliance installers and retailers in Mount Vernon
Browse our directory of real, currently-reviewed contractors and retailers serving Mount Vernon — filtered to this area, not a generic national list.
Common questions
Is there an appliance rebate specific to Mount Vernon?
No city-specific one. Con Edison's recycling payment and the statewide NYSERDA heat pump dryer program both apply here the same way they do across the rest of Con Edison's territory.
Does the recycling pickup work in an apartment building?
Yes, Con Edison services multi-family buildings, though you may need to coordinate access with a building super for units above ground floor.
What's the fastest way to check if I qualify for the dryer rebate?
Start the application on NYSERDA's Appliance Upgrade Program site, which checks your household income against the 150% area median income threshold before issuing a voucher.
Other rebates in Mount Vernon
Heat Pump Insulation & Air Sealing Battery Storage EV Charger Windows & Doors Smart Thermostats Water Heater Solar HRV & Ventilation
Mount Vernon's density and older housing
Mount Vernon is denser than almost anywhere else in the state outside New York City itself, and that density means shared walls, shared laundry rooms, and a lot of prewar wiring that predates modern appliance loads. If a contractor flags a panel capacity issue when you’re installing a new appliance, that’s common enough in this housing stock to plan for ahead of time rather than as a surprise mid-project.
Your utility: Con Edison
Con Edison bills Mount Vernon the same as the rest of its Westchester and NYC territory. Check Con Edison’s rebates page →, the City of Mount Vernon’s official site →, and NYSERDA’s Appliance Upgrade Program → before buying or scheduling pickup.
Next steps
View all Mount Vernon rebate programs → or get quotes from local installers →. Contact us → if something here looks out of date.