Two California utilities list a cash rebate for an ENERGY STAR washer or dryer in 2026: SMUD takes $100 off select clothes washers, and SoCalGas pays $70 for a certified gas dryer. Income-qualified SCE and SDG&E customers can get a washer replaced at no cost.
Which offer applies depends on your utility. Here's what each official page showed on October 10, 2026.
Which Utilities Offer a Washer or Dryer Rebate?
SMUD and SoCalGas each list one. SMUD takes $100 off select ENERGY STAR clothes washers at The Home Depot and RC Willey locations in its service area. SoCalGas pays $70 for an ENERGY STAR certified dryer with a combined energy factor (CEF) of 3.48 or higher.
| Program (official page, October 10, 2026) | Appliance | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SMUD instant rebate | Select ENERGY STAR clothes washers at participating stores | $100 off |
| SoCalGas appliance rebate | ENERGY STAR certified dryer, CEF 3.48 or higher | $70 |
| SCE Energy Savings Assistance | Clothes washer replacement (income-qualified) | No cost |
| SDG&E Energy Savings Assistance (Basic Plus) | High-efficiency clothes washer, clothes dryer (income-qualified) | No cost |
How Does SMUD's Washer Rebate Work?
It's an instant rebate taken off the price in the store. SMUD says the offer is valid only at The Home Depot and RC Willey locations in its service area, on the specific models SMUD lists, and tells shoppers to ask a store associate which models qualify.
SMUD's page lists each qualifying model with its $100 instant rebate, so check the model number before you buy.
How Does SoCalGas's Dryer Rebate Work?
SoCalGas lists a $70 rebate for an ENERGY STAR certified dryer with a CEF of 3.48 or higher, under its natural gas appliance rebates. You apply online after you've bought and installed the appliance within the calendar year in an existing home.
SoCalGas points to ENERGY STAR's product list for qualifying models.
Can I Get a Free Washer or Dryer?
Possibly, if your household is income-qualified. SCE's Energy Savings Assistance page lists clothes washer replacement among the upgrades it may provide free. SDG&E's ESA Basic Plus tier lists a high-efficiency clothes washer and a clothes dryer, with income documentation required.
SDG&E notes that not all customers will qualify for all products, and that existing appliances must meet age requirements to qualify for replacement. SCE says certain restrictions may apply.
Do PG&E or LADWP Offer One?
Not on the pages we checked. On October 10, 2026, PG&E's Rebates & incentives page and LADWP's Consumer Rebate Program page listed no clothes washer or dryer rebate.
Programs change, so check the free rebate calculator for offers we've verified at your address before you buy.
Official Sources
Every amount comes from the utility's own page, all checked on October 10, 2026.
- SMUD home appliance rebates, with the $100 instant washer rebate and model list
- SoCalGas rebates and incentives, with the $70 dryer rebate
- SCE Energy Savings Assistance and SDG&E Energy Savings Assistance
- PG&E Rebates & incentives and LADWP Consumer Rebate Program
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a rebate for an ENERGY STAR washer in California?
SMUD customers can get $100 off select ENERGY STAR clothes washers at The Home Depot and RC Willey locations in SMUD's service area. Income-qualified SCE and SDG&E customers may get a washer replaced at no cost through Energy Savings Assistance.
Is there a rebate for an ENERGY STAR dryer?
SoCalGas lists a $70 rebate for an ENERGY STAR certified dryer with a CEF of 3.48 or higher. SDG&E's ESA Basic Plus tier lists a clothes dryer for income-qualified customers.
Do I get the SMUD washer rebate at checkout?
Yes. SMUD describes it as an instant rebate on select models at participating retailers, so the $100 comes off in the store.
Buying a new washer or dryer? See the verified rebates for your address with the free rebate calculator.