When the Appliance Stimulus Package Rebate programs receive their grant money later this fall the most common appliance replacements will probably be refrigerators. Today’s Energy Star refrigerators are far more efficient than many that are currently in use. In fact in April 2008 the Energy Star requirements were made 5% more stringent. Older refrigerators in addition having less effective insulation and older designs of components that are less efficient also face the problems of having worn components, dirty components, refrigerant leakage, and leaking door seals all of which can turn them into energy hogs. The Appliance Stimulus Package Rebates make this an excellent time to replace that old energy hog and save money while lowering your carbon footprint.
The refrigerator is one of the few appliances in the home that is always on making it one of the largest users of electricity in the home. Buying a new Energy Star refrigerator under the Appliance Stimulus Package program can get you a refrigerator that uses less electricity than a 60 watt light bulb. All Energy Star appliances qualify for the Appliance Stimulus Package Rebates and you can receive rebates of $50 – $200 when you buy a new appliance check with your state program for details. Depending on the age of the refrigerator you are replacing you can save $100 – $200 per year on your electric bill.
To make sure you get your Appliance Stimulus Package Rebate you need to be ready to buy when your states program starts before the funds run out. You saw how fast that happened with the Cash for Clunkers! Research your options now so that when the Appliance Stimulus Package Rebates start you are ready to act.
Good places to look for Appliance Stimulus Package qualifying refrigerators include:
- Sears which has 598 models of Appliance Stimulus Package eligible refrigerators ranging in price from $479 – $6569.99
- Best Buy which has 538 models of Appliance Stimulus Package eligible refrigerators ranging in price from the compact refrigerator at $129.99 to a deluxe bottom mount freezer model which is priced at $5499.99
- Lowes which is selling 411 models eligible for the Appliance Stimulus Package ranging in price from $548 to $8498 for an almost 30 cu. ft. side by side built in model.
- Home Depot which has 304 models qualifying for the Appliance Stimulus Package from a $199 compact to a $3999 side by side refrigerator.
Look over the Appliance Stimulus Package Energy Star Refrigerators and see which of the types would fit your needs. There are plenty of eligible models Side by Side, Bottom Mount Freezer, Counter Depth, Top Mount Freezer, Built In, and even Compacts to choose from with about 20 different manufacturers at those 4 stores alone. Get Ready to Get Your Appliance Stimulus Package Rebate!
Check out the Appliance Stimulus Package Rebate Eligible refrigerators today at Sears, Best Buy, Lowes, and Home Depot, or shop On-Line.