If you are looking to buy a new dishwasher for your home you may be eligible to receive a rebate check from the Appliance Stimulus Package.

This program is also being refereed to as the “cash for appliances” as well by many people and it’s becoming popular fast. So if you are looking to buy a new dishwasher that is energy efficient you can receive any where from $50 – $200 off of the retail price. The amount that you get back from the Appliance Stimulus Package will depend on what state you live in.

On August 11, 2009 the ENERGY STAR criteria for dishwashers changed. To qualify for ENERGY STAR, a dishwasher must have a maximum energy use of 324 kWh/year and 5.8 gallons per cycle for standard models and a maximum energy use of 234 kWh/year and 4.0 gallons per cycle for compact models.

Many people have also been wondering if they will have to “trade in” their old appliances in order to receive this rebate and that answer is no. You simply can make the purchase of your new ENERGY STAR® qualified appliance or dishwasher and then you can receive your rebate check.

There are many good brands of dishwashers in the stores today and many places like Lowe’s and Home Depot will help you select which brand and model of dishwasher is right for your home and your family. Some popular brands of dishwashers are G.E., Hotpoint, Frigidaire, as well as Maytag and many other brands that may qualify for this ENERGY STAR® qualified appliance Stimulus Package.