NSW washing machine rebate

Washing machines are typically the third highest user of water in the home. Installing a more efficient washing machine can save your household up to 24,000 litres of water a year. The NSW Washing Machine Rebate provides $150 cash back on any 5 star or higher water efficient washing machine.

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Eligibility

The NSW washing machine rebate ended, as scheduled, on 30 June 2010.

To be eligible for the rebate you must:

• have purchased a new washing machine with at least a 5 star water efficiency rating between 15 January 2010 and 30 June 2010 inclusive
• purchased the machine for personal use
• installed the machine in a residential property in NSW
• submitted your application to DECCW by 5pm, 30 September 2010.

Sydney Water customers must use the official Sydney Water washing machine application form to receive a rebate. Download the form at www.sydneywater.com.au or phone Sydney Water on 132 092.

To find out which washing machines qualify for the rebate, visit www.waterrating.gov.au for an up to date list of eligible models.

There is a limit of one 5 star washing machine rebate per property. From 15 January 2010, the total amount of NSW Home Saver Rebates a household can receive must not exceed $1500 per property.

How much is the rebate?

$150 for the purchase and installation of a washing machine with a minimum 5 star water rating. You can elect to receive your rebate by direct deposit into your nominated bank account or being posted to you by cheque.

How to claim your rebate

To claim your rebate you will need to:

• read and accept the terms and conditions
• complete a 5 star Washing Machine Rebate application form
• attach a copy of your receipt for the washing machine showing payment in full
• send your completed application form and copy of your receipt to:
  NSW Home Saver Rebates - Washing Machines
  PO Box A290 Sydney South NSW 1232.

Application forms for 5 Star washing machines purchased between 15 January 2010 and 30 June 2010 must be received no later than 5pm, 30 September 2010.

Application forms for 4.5 Star washing machines purchased between 1 August 2008 and 14 January 2010 had to be received by DECCW no later than 5pm, 30 April 2010. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.

When will I get my rebate?

The Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW will acknowledge receipt of your application and provide an estimated turnaround time. Most rebate payments will be made within 60 days of receiving your completed application form and a copy of your receipt(s), subject to verification of your application details. You can elect to have your rebate directly deposited into your nominated bank account or posted to you as a cheque.

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Contact us

For more information about applying for the washing machine rebate call the Environment Line on 1300 361 967 or email rebates@environment.nsw.gov.au.