Minnesota Mn appliance rebate

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The Minnesota Appliance Rebate Program is funded with more than $5 million in federal stimulus funds, and will enable more than 25,000 Minnesota households to receive up to $200 for replacing certain appliances with energy-efficient models. It provides $200 for a clothes washer, $150 for a dishwasher, up to $100 for a freezer, and up to $200 for a refrigerator. People must go online or call starting Monday to sign up to participate.

The program is expected to save an annual amount of more than 2.2 million kilowatt hours of energy, nearly 44 million gallons of water and more than 4.7 million pounds of carbon. But for consumers, it’s a chance to save some money on a much-needed appliance. For retailers, it is a chance to bring some money back in the door.

“People have been holding off until the rebate,” said Dave Volkman, owner of Volkman Appliance. “It’s almost made things slower.”

Customers started asking about the rebate program in October, he said. The inquires grew to about 20 a day.

“With as many people who have been out asking, when that site opens, they are not going to last long,” Volkman said.

To go along with the rebate, Volkman is offering tax-free sales for the first three days of the program.

At Sears, manager Nick Northey has seen the anticipation build for customers and retailers as time nears. At least a dozen people a day ask about the program.

“If it’s half as good for appliances as it was for the auto industry, I’m excited,” he said.

The only thing that worries Northey is that not enough Winona County residents will sign up in time.

“My dream is that every house in Winona and the surrounding area gets on and reserves a rebate,” he said.

Sears will be offering a few other sales to go along with the rebate, such as 15 percent off all appliances, no interest for 12 months if a Sears card is used or 5 percent off energy star appliances.

“There’s no better time to buy these appliances,” Northey said. “It’s a once-in-a-long-time opportunity. I would just hate to see residents look back and say ‘If only.’”