| Frequently Asked Questions: High-Efficiency Clothes Washers |
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What is water factor? Water factor indicates the number of gallons of water used for each cubic foot of laundry. A lower number indicates a more water-efficient clothes washer.
Which clothes washer models qualify for SoCal Water$mart rebates? High-efficiency clothes washers with a water factor of 4.0 or less qualify for rebates. Click here for a list of qualifying models.
Is there a limit on how many rebates I can receive? Water agency rebates for High Efficiency Clothes Washers are limited to a single rebate per installation address for qualifying products.
Where can I buy a qualified clothes washer? You can find qualifying high-efficiency clothes washers at most major retailer and home appliance showroom locations throughout Southern California. Click here for a list of retailers.
Qualifying products purchased online through a third party website (EBay, Amazon, etc.) and installed at a residence within a participating water district are eligible for rebate funds provided that the product purchased can be verified as new and in its original packaging at time of purchase. Applications concerning a product purchased on a third-party website must be submitted with a receipt or confirmation identifying the item as new.
How much does a high-efficiency clothes washer save? Qualifying washers use 55% less water than standard clothes washers, reducing water use by over 11,000 gallons a year.
Are there other benefits to purchasing a water-efficient clothes washer? Yes! Tests have shown that high-efficiency clothes washers last longer. Most water-efficient models are also energy-efficient, and use less energy to heat water for warm water loads. This in turn could lower your energy bill, too! To make the most of your water savings with a high-efficiency clothes washer, here are some additional tips:
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