Florida Appliance Rebate Program Begins April 16th. Could be Gone in One Day.

Florida's Appliance rebate program starts April 16th. It means you will be eligible for a 20% discount for 6 types of appliances as long as they carry the government's energy star label, meaning they are energy efficient. The eligible products include: refrigerators, freezers, washers (not dryers), dishwashers, room air conditioners, gas tankless water heaters.

Crowd control and more employees are planned to deal with the turnout because even though Florida has over $17.5 million earmarked for the 10-day program, the money is expected to run out that first day. Customers will have to scramble to buy the appliance and then go on-line to a state website to secure the 20 percent rebate.

To make things easier, already some stores have seen customers select appliances and put them on hold until the 16th. For more information:
http://www.energysavers.gov/financial/rebates/state_FL.cfm