Appliance Rebates Increase for Local Residents

In an effort to encourage water conservation, Carlsbad residents can now take advantage of rebates for the purchase of high-efficiency clothes washers. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) has recently increased the $100 rebate to $150 due to a grant from the State Department of Water Resources.

According to the San Diego County Water Authority’s conservation website, http://www.20gallonchallenge.com, high-efficiency washers can save between 20-30 gallons of water per load. Standard top-loading machines not only use more water, but are harsher on clothing, increase drying time, use more detergent and don’t clean as well as the new models, utilizing more energy.

For a list of washers that qualify for the rebate, as well as other appliances subject to rebates, visit the MWD site at http://socalwatersmart.com or call 888-376-3314.

The California Energy Commission is ALSO providing rebates for the purchase of energy-efficiency machines, but this program has different criteria for purchase and disposal of old appliances. For more information on this program please visit http://www.cash4appliances.org or http://www.energy.ca.gov/releases/2010_releases/2010-03-09_cash4appliancesPrgm_main-release.html.