Last chance to claim $1,000 QLD rebate for appliances
You will need to purchase your energy-efficient appliance and have it installed before 4 December 2023 to be eligible for the QLD rebate.
It's a race against the clock to take advantage of the QLD government rebate of up to $1,000, as well as Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
That's going to be a double win to bring down the cost of purchasing your appliance.
Maybe you can even call it a triple win. The QLD government claims that households that make the switch to energy-efficient appliances can expect to slash their energy bills by an average of $102 each year.
Am I eligible for the QLD rebate on appliances?
The rebate, which falls under the Climate Smart Energy Savers program, is available to Queenslanders who replace old models with a 4-star rated (or higher) energy-efficient appliance or energy-efficient hot water system.
However, the cashback received will vary for households with different economic backgrounds.
Here's a look at the rebates on offer for each type of appliance and what you can expect to get back.
| Appliance | Standard rebate | Low-income rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Clothes washing machines and dryers | $300 | $550 |
| Dishwashers | $300 | $550 |
| Refrigerators (including fridge/freezers) | $350 | $600 |
| Air conditioners (AS/NZS 4755.1:2017 compliant and 4 star-rated or higher for cooling) | $400 | $650 |
| Heat pump hot water systems | $800 | $1,000 |
| Solar hot water systems | $800 | $1,000 |
- Standard rebate: Available to Queensland residents, 18 and older who live and occupy residential premises.
- Low-income rebate: Must meet the eligibility of a standard rebate and provide a Notice of Assessment from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for the 2022-23 financial year that they have a taxable income of $66,667 or less. Alternatively, they must declare they have lodged a Return Not Necessary with the ATO, receive a pension or benefit from the government, or are a self-funded retiree.
You can also only get 1 rebate per household.
You can find more details on the QLD government's website for eligibility requirements.
Have a look through other energy rebates you might be eligible for in QLD.
QLD rebate for appliances: Deadline to take advantage of big savings
Over 40,000 Queenslanders have already taken advantage of the rebate and it's almost fully exhausted.
You have until 11:59pm, 4 December 2023 to purchase an appliance, install it and submit an application.
You can apply online or call 13 QGOV (13 74 68) for assistance.
Black Friday deals on appliances
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the best times to purchase big ticket items and save heaps of money.
Deals on appliances are well under way so you'll be spoilt for choice.
Some retailers you can shop from include The Good Guys, Myer, Bing Lee and Kogan.
You can have a look at some of our best guides for various appliances to help you narrow down the choices.
- Air conditioners
- Portable air conditioners
- Clothes dryers
- Dishwashers
- Freezers
- Refrigerators
- Washing machines
- Washer-dryer combos
Lock in additional savings by switching by comparing electricity plans. There are hundreds of dollars of difference between the cheapest and most expensive plans on Finder.