How much you get
Con Edison pays to recycle your old appliance rather than discounting the new one; the state's heat pump dryer rebate runs on its own separate income-based track.
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.
If you're in one of the newer condo or apartment buildings near White Plains' downtown core, verify the appliances are individually metered and owned before assuming either program applies to you.
Source: Con Edison appliance recycling rebates and NYSERDA Appliance Upgrade Program
Buying the right appliance in White Plains
White Plains has grown a genuinely dense downtown around its Metro-North station and Westchester's court and business district, and a lot of that housing is condo and apartment construction with compact laundry closets that were never designed for exterior venting. That's precisely where a heat pump dryer earns its keep, since it recycles moisture internally instead of exhausting it outside — expect 20 to 40 minutes more per cycle in exchange. Browse heat pump dryers at Home Depot →
Further out in White Plains' older single-family neighborhoods, an induction range is a reasonable kitchen upgrade if you're already renovating: it's faster to boil water than a standard electric coil and the surface doesn't stay hot afterward, which matters with kids in the house. You'll need magnetic cookware, so check your current set. Browse induction cooktops at Home Depot → or induction ranges →
Be clear-eyed about it: this covers replacing what you already have, not furnishing a new place, and the recycling payment by itself won't cover swapping out an appliance that's still working fine.
How to claim it
- If you're in a downtown condo or apartment, confirm the appliance is yours to replace, not the building's
- Schedule a free Con Edison pickup for the old unit and buy an ENERGY STAR-qualified replacement, keeping the dated receipt
- Apply through NYSERDA before shopping if you qualify by income for the heat pump dryer voucher
Appliance installers and retailers in White Plains
Browse our directory of real, currently-reviewed contractors and retailers serving White Plains — filtered to this area, not a generic national list.
Common questions
Does White Plains have its own appliance rebate on top of Con Edison's?
No, the city doesn't run a separate program — you're working with the same two options available across Con Edison's Westchester territory: recycling payments and the statewide NYSERDA dryer rebate.
Are condo residents in downtown White Plains eligible?
Only if you own the appliance being replaced rather than the building providing it; check your condo documents or lease first.
What happens if my income is above the NYSERDA threshold?
You can still use Con Edison's recycling payment when retiring an old appliance, but the heat pump dryer voucher itself is limited to households at or below 150% of area median income.
Other rebates in White Plains
Heat Pump Insulation & Air Sealing Battery Storage EV Charger Windows & Doors Smart Thermostats Water Heater Solar HRV & Ventilation
A downtown business hub with an aging suburban ring
White Plains packs Westchester County’s courthouse complex, a major mall, and a growing residential downtown into a relatively small footprint, while its surrounding neighborhoods hold onto housing stock from the early-to-mid 1900s. The contrast matters for laundry specifically: downtown units are often built without any dryer venting option at all, while suburban homes usually have a working vent already and simply need a straightforward appliance swap.
Your utility: Con Edison
Con Edison bills electricity across White Plains the same as the rest of its Westchester service area. Check Con Edison’s rebates page →, the , and NYSERDA’s Appliance Upgrade Program → before you buy.
Next steps
View all White Plains rebate programs → or get quotes from local installers →. Contact us → if something here looks out of date.