Friday, April 16, 2010

A great weekend for window shopping

If you have been seriously considering a major home appliance purchase (clothes washer, refrigerator, dish washer, freezer, room air conditioner), now is the time to get serious.

If you have ever thought about upgrading from your old appliances to newer, energy efficient models, now might be the right time.

Starting Monday, April 19, The State of Alabama will implement a mail-in rebate program to help residents replace older, inefficient appliances with ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances. The program is scheduled to begin April 19, 2010 and will run for three weeks. If funds remain after this initial program, the state may hold a second rebate period in October 2010 during Energy Awareness Month.

The state has $4.4 million in rebate money available. When it's gone, it's gone. The money is part of the federal stimulus package. Some states have already started their appliance rebate program, and Alabama is about jump on board.

Here are the general guidelines and rebates available:

Air Conditioners (Room) — $25
Clothes Washers — $100
Dishwashers — $75
Freezers — $50
Refrigerators — $150

Of course, the appliances have to be ENERGY STAR® qualified to get the rebate

So, spend some time this weekend checking out what's on the market, and head back to the stores on Monday once the rebate program has started.

Here is a link to the official web site.

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